June 2023

Home Improvements lowering energy bills

Bassetlaw District Council is helping residents to lower their energy bills and improve the efficiency of their homes thanks to a Government-funded scheme.

Panto in the Park is back!

Kings Parks’ open-air stage will come alive once again this summer as TaleGate Theatre bring Panto in the Park back to Retford.

Statement by the Leader of the Council - Nottingham City

The Leader of the Council has written to Nottingham City Council on behalf of the people of Bassetlaw to express our condolences after yesterday's terrible incident in Nottingham.

Council calls for Government to reform funding rules after Retford flood scheme scrapped

Bassetlaw District Council is calling on HM Treasury to urgently reform their ‘Green Book’ rules for investment into flood mitigation following the decision to scrap the proposed flood storage reservoir scheme at Retford Beck after it was deemed to be too expensive to deliver.

Greater support for those with Care Experience

Bassetlaw District Council has pledged to provide extra support to young people leaving the care system, and those who have experience of the care system, thanks to a new motion approved by Councillors this week.

Bassetlaw District Council commits to standard DBS checks for all Councillors

Bassetlaw District Council will apply for standard DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks for all its elected Councillors, following a motion to Council on 22nd June 2023.