Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council
Firstly, I would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Happy New Year! As we turn our focus to the year ahead, I am looking forward to seeing projects and initiatives being brought to life across the district.
The redevelopment of the Priory Centre will pick up pace following preparation and enabling work, with the creation of a new electricity substation getting underway ahead of a larger on-site presence in February, before the demolition phase begins.
Getting to this stage of development has taken a lot of work behind the scenes and I’d like to thank you for your patience. I’m delighted that visitors to Worksop, residents, and existing businesses will start to see some significant progress over the next few months.
The transformation of the Priory Centre will make the town centre much more attractive to visit and have elements that will bring extra footfall to the high street and support existing businesses. I look forward to telling you more about further developments as the weeks and months progress.
Building work on the new Health and Wellbeing Hub on Newgate Street also continues to take shape. The main roof is now complete, brickwork is ongoing, windows will soon be installed, and work continues to the interior of the building.
When completed, the hub will be leased to the NHS and operated by the Newgate Medical Group, enhancing both accessibility and capacity for patients.
Elsewhere, we continue to support the Worksop Together Board as part of the Government's Pride in Place programme.
The board has submitted its 10-year vision and regeneration plan for Worksop setting out how it plans to spend £20million of government funding to revitalise the area for the benefit of residents, business and visitors alike.
This submission is currently being reviewed by the Government with feedback expected in the coming months.
Finally, I would like to thank everyone who took part in our recent Budget Conversation to help shape our budget for the next financial year and plan for future years.
Your responses will help us to understand what matters most to you and will be used as part of the budget setting process, culminating in the annual budget meeting on 26th February 2026.
As a council we remain in a sound financial position, with improved resilience that puts us ahead of many other local authorities. This means we are well-prepared for the future and able to invest in services that matter most to our community.
Last Updated on Monday, January 12, 2026