Former Bassetlaw District Councillor made Honorary Alderman
Bassetlaw District Council has recognised the dedication, service and commitment of one of its former councillors with the title of Honorary Alderman. The former councillor for the Beckingham Ward, Joan Sanger, MBE received their Alderman status as part of an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council on 25th of June, following a proposal by Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of the Council.
Article posted on Thursday, July 3, 2025
Bassetlaw District Council Wins Double Honours at RTPI Awards
Bassetlaw District Council has proudly collected two prestigious awards at the East Midlands Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards, held last week in Nottingham. The Awards for Planning Excellence showcase and celebrate the best plans, projects and people from across our region.
Article posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2025
More support for Bassetlaw businesses to cut their carbon footprint
Bassetlaw District Council is lending more financial support to small and medium-sized businesses looking to improve their environmental credentials and cut their carbon footprint.
Article posted on Monday, June 30, 2025
Work to improve high streets forges ahead in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw District Council is forging ahead with its High Street Rental Auction Scheme which hopes to improve high streets and tackle the problem of long-term empty shops.
Article posted on Friday, June 27, 2025
Clowne man counts the cost of failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notice
A man who failed to pay a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice for dropping a cigarette butt in Worksop Town Centre has now been ordered to pay £729 by Nottingham Magistrates.
Article posted on Thursday, June 26, 2025
Worksop Market Cancellation - Wednesday 25/06/25
Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow’s (Wednesday 25/06/25) weekly provisions market in Worksop has been cancelled.
Article posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025
More support for high street businesses in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw District Council is investing over £200k to support high street and wider businesses from start-ups to those looking to maintain, grow and innovate.
Article posted on Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Government’s Industrial Strategy provides Fusion and Trent Valley Super Cluster Boost
Bassetlaw District Council has welcomed proposals set out in the Government’s Industrial Strategy that could boost the development of the Clean Energy Super Cluster sites of former power stations along the Trent Valley in Bassetlaw.
Article posted on Monday, June 23, 2025
Worksop and Retford Town Centre Public Space Protection Orders renewed
Bassetlaw District Council has renewed its Public Space Protection Orders covering Worksop and Retford Town Centres for another three years, until 17 June 2028.
Article posted on Monday, June 23, 2025
Bassetlaw’s growing investment potential being showcased
Bassetlaw District Council has launched a new website to showcase the district as a place where businesses thrive, careers grow and communities' flourish.
Article posted on Tuesday, June 17, 2025