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Statement from the nine Nottinghamshire and Nottingham Borough, City, County and District Council Leaders.

Statement from the nine Nottinghamshire and Nottingham Borough, City, County and District Council Leaders

On Wednesday (5th Feb) evening, the Government wrote to the Leaders and Chief Executives of all nine Councils in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire formally inviting them to submit proposals to create a new, City and County-wide structure of unitary authorities.

Article posted on Friday, February 7, 2025


New CCTV camera to help crack down on antisocial car cruisers

New CCTV camera to help crack down on antisocial car cruisers

A new high-definition CCTV camera is up and running as part of ongoing efforts to prevent antisocial car cruisers causing misery for local residents by racing along a stretch of the A57 at Worksop.

Article posted on Thursday, February 6, 2025


Bassetlaw businesses join forces to realise growth potential

Bassetlaw businesses join forces to realise growth potential

Bassetlaw businesses are joining forces to unlock growth potential in the district and make the most of significant investment and major developments in the pipeline.

Article posted on Thursday, February 6, 2025


Funding for a Singing Group

Funding for a Singing Group

A collective of Bassetlaw District Councillors has helped dementia sufferers in the district to find their voices by supporting a singing group in Worksop. Backed by a £600 grant, the Singing with Dementia Group based at the Crossing Church & Centre in Worksop has been able to cover the costs of the professional singers who perform at their sessions and purchase a new stand for their TV.

Article posted on Thursday, February 6, 2025


£1.2 million plans for exciting new culinary experience at Retford’s Buttermarket revealed

£1.2 million plans for exciting new culinary experience at Retford’s Buttermarket revealed

A new and exciting culinary experience is being proposed as part of a £1.2 million project to breathe new life into the historic Buttermarket in Retford Town Centre.

Article posted on Thursday, February 6, 2025


Funding to expand Historical Society

Funding to expand Historical Society

A historical society in Bassetlaw will be able to expand their archive collection and showcase a village’s history thanks to a £200 grant from their local Bassetlaw District Councillor. Formed by Martin Grocock and Kieth Deakin in 2012, The Blyth and Hodsock Historical Society have been collecting photographs and artifacts of Blyth and surrounding area over the last 13 years.

Article posted on Thursday, January 30, 2025


Funding to help a Gardening Club

Funding to help a Gardening Club

A gardening club that covers Sutton cum Lound and Barnby Moor is blooming with delight as a Councillor Community Grant will help them with preparations for their upcoming events this year. A £200 grant from Cllr Darrell Pulk, Ward Member for Sutton, will help to hire a coach for their trip to the Royal Horticultural Society gardens at Harlow Carr, near Harrogate in August, plus other activities that support the club.

Article posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025


Science and Curiosity celebrated at free events

Science and Curiosity celebrated at free events

If you’ve ever wondered what’s in the night sky, how robots work or about the quest for fusion energy at West Burton, you can now find out more at a series of free events being supported by Bassetlaw District Council.

Article posted on Tuesday, January 28, 2025


Historic shopfront of Worksop business given new lease of life with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Bassetlaw District Council

Historic shopfront of Worksop business given new lease of life with funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund and Bassetlaw District Council

The building occupied by family-run furniture business Eyres of Worksop, on the corner of Westgate, has been brought back to its former glory following a ten-month restoration.

Article posted on Monday, January 27, 2025


Grants contribute to Worksop Halloween Half Marathon

Grants contribute to Worksop Halloween Half Marathon

Preparations are already underway for the 2025 Worksop Halloween Half Marathon and thanks to a grant from Bassetlaw councillors, it hopes to be even more spooktacular. The event is a firm fixture in the running calendar and takes place during the last weekend of October, with just over 1,100 athletes competing last year.

Article posted on Thursday, January 23, 2025