Residents, community groups and local businesses across Worksop have had their say on how a £20million government investment should be spent over the next 10 years.
An independent consultation and engagement exercise took place over the summer on behalf of the Worksop Together Board, which is bringing together residents, local businesses, charities, health leaders, and community representatives to ensure funding is invested where it will make the biggest difference.
As a result of engagement activities that were led by Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS) and Citizens Advice North Nottinghamshire, throughout July, August and September, 698 people have shared their views. Surveys, focus groups and community conversations have recorded both local people’s concerns and their preferences for where the money should be invested.
Darren Huart, Project Manager at BCVS, said: “There has been a fantastic response to all the community engagement activities which will now shape investment in the new Pride in Place Programme. A total of 698 people took part and we thank each and every one for their time.”
“BCVS has been working with a range of local community partners including Citizens Advice North Nottinghamshire, Bassetlaw Multicultural Association, Centre Place, From the Heart Charity, Oasis Community Centre and Willow Community Garden to enable as many voices as possible to be heard.
“It has been a great example of the voluntary sector working together to ensure that as many people as possible from communities which are often least heard have had their say.”
The Worksop Together Board will now review the outcome of this extensive public engagement and consultation to develop a Worksop Together Vision and Regeneration Plan. This will be submitted to government by the end of November and is required to unlock the funding from April 2026 onwards.
Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cabinet Member for Identity, Planning and Place at Bassetlaw District Council, said: “We would like to thank everyone who raised awareness and got involved in having their say on how this £20 million government investment should be spent, enabling the Board to create a well-informed and long-term vision for Worksop.
“We continue to work closely with the Worksop Together Board and look forward to seeing plans delivered to revitalise the area for the benefit of residents, businesses and visitors alike.”
The £20million government funding over a 10-year period, previously known as Plan for Neighbourhoods, has recently been renamed Pride in Place and aims to build stronger communities, create thriving places and empower local people.
Karen Whitlam, Chief Executive Officer for Citizens Advice North Nottinghamshire, said: “We have been working with BCVS and other community partners to listen to local voices to help to build a better future together for Worksop. Worksop’s strength lies in its people. Every idea shared, every voice heard, brings us closer to a future shaped by and for our community. Thank you to everyone who has taken part and we look forward to seeing how plans are shaped by such strong community insight.”
Last Updated on Tuesday, December 9, 2025