November 2023

Parade Through Worksop to Honour Remembrance Sunday

Bassetlaw District Council are hosting a parade to mark Remembrance Sunday on Sunday the 12th of November 2023.

Remembrance Services in Retford

The Retford & District Branch of The Royal British Legion supported by Bassetlaw District Council is hosting a service for Remembrance Sunday on Sunday 12th November in Retford Market Square, starting at 10:40am.

Flood funding available for homes and businesses

Residents and businesses who were directly affected by the recent floods caused by Storm Babet can now apply for Government funded support.

Council seeks residents’ views in Allocations Policy Consultation

Bassetlaw District Council is currently consulting on proposed changes to its Choice Based Lettings and Allocations Policy and is reminding tenants and residents to give us their views.

Make the most of final collections

With autumn leaves falling and gardening jobs coming to an end, we’re reminding customers that there are just three weeks’ worth of collections left for Bassetlaw District Council’s popular garden waste collection service in 2023.

Worksop Safer Streets project sees reduction in Crime and ASB

A targeted investment in improving public safety in Worksop has helped drive significant reductions in neighbourhood crime, antisocial behaviour and violence against women and girls.

More Bassetlaw Start-Ups Secure Enterprise Grants

Bassetlaw District Council is continuing to award Enterprise Grants to start-up and pre-start-up businesses across the district, and since April this year, nine businesses have secured a total of £14,510 to help with business costs such as marketing, equipment or uniforms.

Navigating Winter with Confidence: Your Guide to Flu Prevention

As the colder weather approaches, Cllr Lynne Schuller's latest Health & Wellbeing blog focuses on staying well this winter.

Council seeks to invest in Retford Market

Proposals to invest more than £400,000 in Retford’s market are being put forward by Bassetlaw District Council as it seeks to modernise its approach, broaden its appeal and protect the future of the town’s historic market.

Free Afternoon Parking for Christmas Shoppers

Visitors to Worksop and Retford will be able to take advantage of free afternoon parking again this year in all Bassetlaw District Council Car Parks (including the Priory Centre in Worksop) in the run-up to Christmas and New Year.

Meet Our Community Champions!

Meet Bassetlaw’s Community Champions!