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Council secures Closure Order

A Worksop property linked to reports of drug related activity and anti-social behaviour has been subject to a Closure Order following a successful application by Bassetlaw District Council.

Article posted on Friday, October 9, 2026


Kilton Forest Community Centre.

Major improvements to give Kilton Forest Community Centre a new lease of life

Bassetlaw District Council is making major improvements to Kilton Forest Community Centre in Worksop to create a more energy-efficient space for a local charity.

Article posted on Tuesday, October 6, 2026


Grant Helps Keep Ranskill Bowls Club Rolling

Ranskill Bowls Club is looking ahead with confidence after receiving a £500 Councillor Community Grant to help improve security and maintain the facilities that local members enjoy all year-round.

Article posted on Friday, October 2, 2026


Residents Back Gilbert Avenue Playing Field Improvement Project in Tuxford

People in Tuxford have chosen improvements to Gilbert Avenue Playing Field as the project they would most like to see delivered in the town.

Article posted on Tuesday, September 29, 2026


Council counts cost of fly-tipped asbestos

Bassetlaw District Council is asking residents and businesses to make sure asbestos is disposed of safely and legally, after four serious fly-tipping incidents were reported in the district over the summer.

Article posted on Wednesday, September 23, 2026


Worksop Leisure Centre prepares for decarbonisation work

Preparation work to make Worksop Leisure Centre more energy efficient is underway as part of Bassetlaw District Council's biggest decarbonisation project ever undertaken.

Article posted on Monday, September 21, 2026


New HomeFinder website to make applying for housing easier

People looking for social housing in Bassetlaw will soon be benefitting from a new and improved website, designed to make managing applications quicker, simpler and more accessible.

Article posted on Thursday, September 17, 2026


Have your say on Cake Sheds in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council is asking cake shed operators, residents, and local businesses to share their views on how cake sheds and cupboards should be considered as part of its Street Trading Policy.

Article posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2026


Local Martial Arts Club Continues to Grow in Worksop

An £800 Community Grant from Bassetlaw District Councillors has made a striking difference for a Martial Arts group in Worksop. The Jukado Ryu-Martial Arts and Self Defence group has been able to purchase essential equipment such as gloves, crash mats, strike pads and other fitness equipment for their sessions.

Article posted on Tuesday, September 15, 2026


Bassetlaw District Council launches 'Call for Sites'

Bassetlaw District Council has launched a ‘Call for Sites’ offering landowners, developers, site promoters and organisations the chance to put forward land that could be considered for future development in the district.

Article posted on Friday, September 11, 2026