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.

Local angler makes history at national event and qualifies for FishOMania Grand Final

England has a new coarse fishing champion after Worksop’s Sarah Challinor triumphed at the Angling Trust Women’s National Championship 2025, at Partridge Lakes Fishery in Cheshire. Sarah, who works as a Customer Services Advisor at Bassetlaw District Council, not only earned the National Title, but also received a coveted invitation to compete in the FishOMania Grand Final on Saturday 19th July, making her the only female angler to qualify for the final.

Green Flags to proudly fly over three of Bassetlaw’s parks

Three of Bassetlaw’s parks will proudly fly Green Flags for the second year in a row after officially being recognised as some of the best open spaces in the country.

Laneham Olympics Backed by Councillor Grant

Residents in a Bassetlaw village are going for gold this summer as the Laneham Olympics is set to return to the local sporting calendar. The event has been supported by a £100 Councillor Community Grant and promises to be fun for all the family, with crowd favourites like the egg and spoon race and three-legged race, to the search for the village’s strongest competitor in the Keg Lift Challenge.

Historic buildings in Bassetlaw getting a makeover

Three of Bassetlaw’s historic buildings are getting a DIY SOS style makeover thanks to a joint project between Bassetlaw District Council and Pinnacle Conservation.

Community Grant Helps Worksop & District U3A Embrace New Activities

Members of Worksop & District U3A are enjoying a range of new experiences, thanks to a £200 Community Grant that supported the purchase of new activity equipment. The University of the Third Age (U3A) welcomes residents from Worksop and surrounding areas who are no longer in full-time employment. It promotes lifelong learning, wellbeing, and social connection during the ‘third age’ of life, following childhood and working years when individuals are retired or semi-retired.

Art Works-op Family Funday coming to town

An Art Works-op family fun day is taking place next month as part of a new project to promote Worksop as a place to visit, stay and do business.

Proposed planning documents to improve development quality

Bassetlaw District Council is inviting residents and businesses to have their say on a package of new planning guidance, known as Supplementary Planning Documents (SPDs).

Parks big and small being celebrated by Bassetlaw District Council

Bassetlaw District Council is celebrating its parks big and small as part of the annual Love Parks Week.