News - October 2025

Community Grant Supports 2nd Ranskill Scout Group

The 2nd Ranskill Scout Group is giving local young people exciting new water-based experiences, thanks to a £350 grant from a trio of Bassetlaw District Councillors.

Bassetlaw District Council Civic Service

Dignitaries will be gathering this Sunday for the Bassetlaw District Council Annual Civic Service. The Council Chair, Cllr Tony Eaton has chosen St Anne’s Church, Worksop as the venue for this year's event.

Worksop Bereavement Group Receives Funding to Enhance Support Facilities

A Worksop bereavement group has been awarded a £699 Councillor Community Grant to secure a permanent venue for one-on-one family support sessions.

Support given to high street businesses in Worksop, Retford and Tuxford

High street businesses in Worksop, Retford and Tuxford have been getting support from Bassetlaw District Council to make upgrades to their shop fronts and improve accessibility.

Councillor Grant Helps Keep Worksop Miners Welfare Hall Cool

People using the Worksop Miners Welfare Hall and Institute can look forward to a cooler and more comfortable environment, thanks to a Councillor Community Grant.

Over 11,000 take part in engagement on Local Government Reorganisation

11,483 people have taken part in a public engagement survey about the future of local government in Nottinghamshire.

Statement from six Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Councils

Joint statement from Bassetlaw District Council, Broxtowe Borough Council, Gedling Borough Council, Mansfield District Council, Newark and Sherwood District Council and Nottingham City Council

Bassetlaw District Council Leader Column

I am pleased to be able to share with you that recently we have been successful in securing a share of three million pounds from the East Midland Combined County Authority, Mayor’s Community Development Fund.

Public Engagement Backs North – South Split for New Councils in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire

A public engagement exercise with over 11,000 responses has found that people favour a North – South split when it comes to re-organising Local Government in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

Town Centre gets classic make-over

Retford Town Centre is being given a traditional make-over with new street furniture adding a touch of class to its high streets.

Funding Success for Bassetlaw Community Initiatives and Enterprises

Businesses and community groups across Bassetlaw are benefitting from over £200k of funding through Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF).

Community Grant Helps Bring Residents Together for RAF Swing Wing Concert

Excitement is building ahead of the return of the RAF Swing Wing Band to Carlton Civic Centre this October.

Residents encouraged to prepare for potential future flooding

Bassetlaw District Council is encouraging residents and businesses to put plans in place that will help them to prepare for any potential flooding as part of Flood Action Week.

Council sets out plans for new car parking strategy

Bassetlaw District Council is moving forward with a new car parking strategy to make sure it meets the future needs of residents and supports the local economy.

Councillors Support Bassetlaw Casual FC in Boosting Mental Health Through Football

A club in Bassetlaw that is helping to tackle mental health through the love of football has received a £1,050 grant from a group of District Councillors.

Worksop Town Centre to Host New Half Term Trail Event

Bassetlaw District Council, in partnership with STEP Fusion, is creating an exciting new trail event across October Half Term.

Regeneration projects across Bassetlaw continue to make progress

Bassetlaw District Council is continuing to make good progress with government funded regeneration projects across the district.

Bassetlaw District Council Leader Column

I’d like to thank everybody who took part in the recent engagement exercise on local government re-organisation. People were clear that any new councils should focus on the basics - clean streets, safe communities, good roads and pavements - and to listen to local people.

Councillor Grant Boosts Future Stars at Worksop Town FC Juniors

A junior football club in Worksop has been awarded funding to support its annual Christmas Tournament, thanks to a Councillor Community Grant.

Council tenants benefit from new repairs reporting tool

Bassetlaw District Council tenants are benefitting from a new way to report non-emergency repairs.

Community and voluntary groups in Bassetlaw welcome funding boost

Community and voluntary groups in Bassetlaw are reaching out to support more residents thanks to a share of nearly £157k of funding.

Grant Helps Blitz Table Tennis Club Serve Up Success

A table tennis club in Worksop has received a £400 Councillor Community Grant to buy new equipment for its growing sessions.