News - July 2025

Worksop Market Cancellation - Wednesday 25/06/25

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow’s (Wednesday 25/06/25) weekly provisions market in Worksop has been cancelled.

Clowne man counts the cost of failing to pay Fixed Penalty Notice

A man who failed to pay a £100 Fixed Penalty Notice for dropping a cigarette butt in Worksop Town Centre has now been ordered to pay £729 by Nottingham Magistrates.

Work to improve high streets forges ahead in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council is forging ahead with its High Street Rental Auction Scheme which hopes to improve high streets and tackle the problem of long-term empty shops.

More support for Bassetlaw businesses to cut their carbon footprint

Bassetlaw District Council is lending more financial support to small and medium-sized businesses looking to improve their environmental credentials and cut their carbon footprint.

Bassetlaw District Council Wins Double Honours at RTPI Awards

Bassetlaw District Council has proudly collected two prestigious awards at the East Midlands Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards, held last week in Nottingham. The Awards for Planning Excellence showcase and celebrate the best plans, projects and people from across our region.

Former Bassetlaw District Councillor made Honorary Alderman

Bassetlaw District Council has recognised the dedication, service and commitment of one of its former councillors with the title of Honorary Alderman. The former councillor for the Beckingham Ward, Joan Sanger, MBE received their Alderman status as part of an Extraordinary Meeting of the Council on 25th of June, following a proposal by Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of the Council.

Hands-on student learning drives community renewal

A collaboration between Bassetlaw District Council, regional charity Groundwork Five Counties and North Notts College is providing students with hands-on experience by helping to rejuvenate an area of Cheapside in Worksop.

From Worksop to New England: History is being brought to life in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw’s connections to New England in America are being brought to life at The Bridge Skills Hub in Worksop.

Cost of Living back under the spotlight in Bassetlaw

Bassetlaw District Council recently hosted its annual Cost-Of-Living summit looking at the coordinated response to the cost of living in the district, as well as looking at some of the key concerns for the immediate future.

Council Achieves 'DAHA' Accreditation

Bassetlaw District Council has become the second Council in Nottinghamshire to achieve Domestic Abuse Housing Alliance (DAHA) accreditation, a status awarded to housing providers that deliver effective support to domestic abuse survivors.

Splash Park Update

All three of our Splash Parks in Bassetlaw are currently closed and we appreciate how disappointing this is, especially while the weather is so nice. However, the safety of everyone using these popular facilities is our main concern.

Two Worksop men prosecuted for breaching Public Spaces Protection Orders

Two men who breached the conditions of the Worksop Town Centre Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO) by having open containers of alcohol have been ordered to pay fines and costs totalling £957.

Survey reveals tenants' satisfaction with Housing Services

Bassetlaw District Council’s Housing Services are performing well when it comes to how safe and secure its tenants feel in their homes, with 83.6% satisfied, according to an independent study.