November 2022

Exploring Pilgrim Roots

Historic sites across two different counties will be opening specially on Saturday 19th November to officially launch the Pilgrim Trail, which celebrates the extraordinary courage and determination of people who sailed on the Mayflower in 1620.

Retford & District Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2022

The Royal British Legion 2022 Poppy Appeal campaign in now underway, with volunteer Poppy Appeal collectors distributing poppies across Retford and the surrounding villages.

Worksop Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2022

The Chairman of Bassetlaw District Council, Councillor Madelaine Richardson joined Worksop Royal British Legion Chairman David Scott and Bassetlaw Youth Mayor Malachi Carroll in launching the 2022 Poppy Appeal in Tesco this week (31st October 2022).

Parade to mark Remembrance Sunday in Worksop

Bassetlaw District Council is to host a parade for Remembrance Sunday this year on Sunday 13th November from 10:10am to 12:30pm.

Retford Remembers

The Retford & District Branch of The Royal British Legion supported by Bassetlaw District Council is hosting a service for Remembrance Sunday this year on Sunday 13th November in Retford Market Square, starting at 10:45am.

Save yourself a trip to the tip with kerbside Garden Waste Collections

There’s just under a month’s worth of collections left for Bassetlaw District Council’s popular garden waste service in 2022, but it’s not too early to sign-up or re-subscribe to for next years’ service.

First Jobs go live at STEP West Burton Site

The first new jobs to come to Bassetlaw as part of the ground-breaking STEP fusion energy programme at West Burton have gone live today (16th November 2022), as the District and the wider area looks to benefit from the investment that the UK Atomic Energy Authority’s multi-billion-pound project will bring to the region.

Unauthorised Encampment - Farr Park Car Park

There are a number of caravans and associated vehicles parked in Farr Park Car Park, Worksop. This encampment is unauthorised and constitutes an act of trespass.

Draft Bassetlaw Local Plan faces independent examination

Bassetlaw’s Local Plan has reached a significant milestone and will be independently examined over the course of a three-week process.

Museum wins volunteer award

Bassetlaw Museum and the volunteers who were part of the Wampanoag Perspective Project have been recognised by the British Museum and the Marsh Charitable Trust.