News - April 2025

Bassetlaw Museum garden gets a makeover

Work to enhance Bassetlaw Museum’s garden, making it more accessible and ready to host a diverse array of outdoor activities, is underway.

Bassetlaw Celebrates its Achievers

The Bassetlaw Achievers Awards returned for this year, celebrating the outstanding achievements of 28 local residents and five organisations who have gone the extra mile to help their communities.

New research reveals predicted long-term economic benefits of STEP for future generations

The full, predicted economic benefits of the UK’s prototype fusion energy powerplant to be built at West Burton near Retford have been revealed for the first time.

Significant milestone reached for new Health and Wellbeing Hub in Worksop

A ground-breaking ceremony marking a significant milestone in the creation of an £8.5million modern, purpose-built Health and Wellbeing Hub in Worksop has taken place.

£3.2 million for Worksop and Retford Leisure Centre carbon reduction project

Bassetlaw District Council has been awarded £3.2 million to help to reduce carbon emissions from Worksop and Retford Leisure Centres in what could be the single largest carbon reduction project carried out by the council.

Fine for woman whose waste was dumped (1)

A Retford woman has been ordered to pay a total of £748 by Mansfield Magistrates Court for failing to ensure her rubbish was properly disposed of, less than a month after pleading guilty to a similar offence.

Project improves living for residents

A project to improve the way people enjoy their homes, as well as tackle issues linked to community safety has been completed in Carlton-in-Lindrick.

Grants support music groups

A duo of music groups in Worksop will be ‘hitting the high notes’ thanks to the support of a Bassetlaw District Councillor. Cllr Madelaine Richardson, Ward Member for Worksop North-East, donated the funding to Musicality Singers and Ryton Chorale as part of her Councillor Community Grant Allocation.

John Street : Statement from David Armiger, Chief Executive of Bassetlaw District Council

“On Saturday evening, one of our communities experienced a tragic and traumatic event, an explosion at a house in Worksop. “I’d like to thank the emergency services, specialist recovery teams and the wide number of agencies who were quick to respond, and for the work they have done in the days since to support the people who have been directly affected, and the wider community."

John Street - Incident Update

Information for residents.

John Street Explosion: Update from David Armiger, Chief Executive of Bassetlaw District Council

“On Friday, Nottinghamshire police concluded their crime scene investigation at the site of the explosion on John Street, Worksop, but the wider investigation continues. It means the site has now been handed over to Bassetlaw District Council’s Building Control Team.