August 2024

Council Services Impacted following Global Outage

Due to the global issues caused by a Microsoft outage, many of the Council’s web-based services are currently not available.

Council Leader and Deputy Leader step down

Bassetlaw District Council Leader, Cllr James Naish and Deputy Leader, Cllr Jo White have announced their intention to step down from their leadership roles following their election to parliament.

Creative and Cultural activities showcased in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw Museum is showcasing the creations of people from across the district who have taken part in creative and cultural sessions.

Bassetlaw District Council is set for a new political Leadership Team

Bassetlaw District Council is set for a new political Leadership Team after the Labour Group – who form the Council’s ruling political administration – elected a new Leader and Deputy Leader.

Community service handed out to Bassetlaw fly-tipper

A man captured on CCTV helping to fly-tip waste in Harworth and Bircotes has been ordered by Mansfield Magistrates Court to do 120 hours community service and pay costs.

Tenants Satisfied with Housing Services

Bassetlaw District Council’s Housing department is performing well according to an independent survey which revealed that 84.9% of tenants are satisfied with the way it provides its services.

New environmentally friendly equipment on its way to Retford Cemetery

Bassetlaw District Council is continuing its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint by investing in new equipment to maintain its open spaces.

Vision for a healthier Bassetlaw takes a step forward

A new Health and Wellbeing Strategy has been launched which is designed to improve the wellbeing of Bassetlaw residents, promote healthier and happier lives, community prosperity and lifelong independence.

Council appoints new Leader and Deputy

Bassetlaw District Council has a new Leader and Deputy after Cllr Julie Leigh and Cllr Jonathan Slater were appointed to the roles at a meeting of Extraordinary Council last night. (Thursday 25th July 2024)

Funding for new Coaches and Membership at Bassetlaw Triathlon Club

Bassetlaw Triathlon Club has received a grant of £1,050 from a team of councillors that will help to fund additional coaching and grow their membership. While Team GB have secured a haul of Olympic medals in Paris this summer, Bassetlaw Triathlon Club are looking to grow the next generation of triathlon talent, allow its current members and coaches to improve their skills and bring new members to the club.