Latest news

Bassetlaw District Council propose Budget for 2026/27

Bassetlaw District Council Cabinet members have approved recommendations for its budget for 2026/27, ahead of a final budget setting meeting later this month.

Article posted on Friday, February 6, 2026


Government launches statutory consultation on Local Government Reorganisation

Today, the government has launched a consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and everyone can take part.

Article posted on Thursday, February 5, 2026


The Priory Centre in Worksop.

Progress for Priory Centre

Progress on the redevelopment of the Priory Centre will pick up pace this month as preparations to demolish part of the shopping centre begin. 

Article posted on Thursday, February 5, 2026


Celebrating Community Spirit at Balmoral Community Centre

Balmoral Community Centre is gearing up for a season of feel good community fun, thanks to a £1,000 Councillor Community Grant.

Article posted on Monday, February 2, 2026


Vision 2040 refreshed to deliver bold, inclusive and sustainable improvements

Bassetlaw District Council has refreshed its council plan and overarching Vision 2040 outlining how it will deliver bold, inclusive and sustainable improvements for everyone in the district.

Article posted on Friday, January 30, 2026


Get curious about science at free festival events!

The Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity will be back again this February half-term with plenty of fun filled and free events for all the family.

Article posted on Tuesday, January 27, 2026


Peter Downes

Man jailed for breaching Worksop Town Centre anti-social behaviour injunction

A man banned from Worksop Town Centre has been jailed for 28 days by the Mansfield County Court after persistently breaching his Anti-Social Behaviour injunction.

Article posted on Friday, January 23, 2026


Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

Leader's Column 23/01/26

You may have noticed over the past couple of weeks more visible developments taking place as part of the transformation of Worksop’s Priory Centre.

Article posted on Friday, January 23, 2026


Council publishes skills audit identifying strengths and challenges ahead

Bassetlaw District Council has published a skills audit identifying how the district can move towards a higher skill, higher pay economy.

Article posted on Thursday, January 22, 2026


Council homes rent rise in line with the Government’s National Social Rent Policy

Rents for homes owned and operated by Bassetlaw District Council will rise in line with the Government's National Social Rent Policy, which applies to all social housing providers across England.

Article posted on Thursday, January 22, 2026