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The former HSBC bank building on Bridge Street, Worksop, which has been closed and vacant since 2021. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

Landmark building in Worksop set for new lease of life -- latest Bassetlaw plans

Aerial view of redundant astroturf pitch which is the proposed site for the new tennis facility

£80k investment in new tennis facility

All Saints' Church in Babworth, which was built in the 15th century. (PHOTO BY: Neil Theasby)

Rectory must spend penny or two in powder room after flooding -- Bassetlaw plans

The grade II listed stone gateway to Manor Gardens in Rampton, former home of Rampton Manor. (PHOTO BY: Alan Murray-Rust)

Holiday homes for historic Rampton Manor site -- latest Bassetlaw plans

Young person welding as part of Fusion project

£800k investment into local communities

Front view of some HGV refuse vehicles

Bolsover District Council’s fuel switch will save 829 tonnes of CO2 per year

Vault hair and beauty salon on Eldon Street in Tuxford will close if the planning application gets the go-ahead. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

Flats conversion for hair salon as town's shops 'struggle' -- Bassetlaw plans

Subject to final confirmation, more than £50million will be invested into Nottinghamshire’s transport network, flood resilience, electric vehicle charging network, active travel schemes and the A614 improvements as part of the 2025/26 capital programme.

2025/26 capital programme sees over £50 million of external funding

Nottinghamshire’s highway maintenance programme has been approved with a total value of £72.7million to invest in highways improvements for 2025/26.

Nottinghamshire roads proposed for major highways investment

Vertas Group Ltd and Nottinghamshire County Council representatives with the signed contract for the new joint venture, Vertas Nottinghamshire Limited. Vertas Group Ltd (L-R): Jamie Smith (Group Chief Finance Officer), Keith Buet (Chief Operating Officer), and Ian Surtees (Group Chief Executive Officer and Chair). Nottinghamshire County Council (L-R): Councillor Scott Carlton (Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Health) and Councillor Gordon Wheeler (Deputy Cabinet Member for Communities and Public Health).

Contract signed for new catering and facilities management joint venture

Pictured: Cllr Josie Potts, Cllr John Shepherd and a local resident

Life-saving equipment installed in Manton

A community in Manton has had new lifesaving equipment installed close by thanks to a duo of Bassetlaw councillors.

Tina Masters

Council endorses submission of interim plan for Local Government Re-organisation

Council endorses submission of interim plan for Local Government Re-organisation

Outside the new refurbished building is (L-R) Councillor Keith Girling, Gavin Grant of the children and families team, Michelle Philp, advanced social work practitioner and Councillor Tracey Taylor.

Improved facilities for front-line council services

Council consults on renewing PSPOs for Worksop and Retford Town Centres

Council consults on renewing PSPOs for Worksop and Retford town centres

Green bins waiting to be collected

Green bin collections to start again

Dog PSPO sign on gate with playing fields behind it

Council crackdown on dog fouling

Fly-tipped waste in Barlborough

Fly-tipped waste in Barlborough traced back to Eckington

Pictured: Sue Floyd, Cllr Darrell Pulk and Lunches for Locals group

Grant helps to prevent social isolation

Pictured is the new Council Chair, Councillor Duncan Haywood and his wife Jane Haywood

Council Chair steps down to take up new Cabinet role

A new yoga studio is in the pipeline for the town of Tuxford. (PHOTO BY: emedihealth.com)

New yoga studio earmarked for historic house -- all the latest Bassetlaw plans

Willow Beck Retreat, a popular caravan and camping site on the outskirts of North Leverton (PHOTO BY: Caravan and Motorhome Club).

Bid to extend caravan and camping site near Retford is thrown out by council

The planning application says the offices at the Lawn Road Business Park, near Worksop, belong or belonged to McKenna Precision Castings Ltd. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

Unease over plan to convert business park offices near Worksop into flats

Cllr Callum Bailey, County Councillor for Worksop North.

Major road resurfacing scheme announced for Blyth Road between Thievesdale Lane ...

This shop, within an old building on Norfolk Street, Worksop, could soon be turned into a residential house. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

Changes in pipeline for old shop buildings in Worksop area -- Bassetlaw plans

Council Leader, Councillor Jane Yates

Council to launch new Facebook page

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Consultation launched on new district Design Code

Digital display screen

Bolsover District Council Leader’s ‘free advertising’ offer

The Confessions hair and beauty salon, which has proved popular since opening in Worksop. (PHOTO BY: ByElle, lash and brow specialist)

Hair and beauty salon hopes to stay in Worksop - all the latest Bassetlaw plans

A popular hair and beauty salon in Worksop town centre is hoping to win the approval of the council after it transformed an eyesore building.

Richard Silverwood

Bassetlaw District Council's Budget Conversation

Budget conversation helps Bassetlaw District Council balance the books

Grassform Turf Care Ltd, which has an important base on Bonemill Lane in Worksop.

Site facelift for award-winning Worksop firm -- all the latest Bassetlaw plans

New CCTV camera to help crack down on antisocial car cruisers

New CCTV camera to help crack down on antisocial car cruisers

Pictured: Cllr Paddy Ducey, Jean Roberts, Cllr Lynne Schuller, Cllr John Shepherd

Funding for a singing group

Pictured left to right: Rob Holder, General Manager, National Trust for Nottinghamshire, Sally Gilborn, MBE, Chief Executive at North Notts BID, James Langley, General Manager, Explore Manufacturing, Katy Jarvis-Morgan, Site Stakeholder Manager, STEP programme, Cllr Charles Adams, Cabinet Member for Business and Skills and Craig Taylor, Director of Regeneration and Neighbourhoods at Bassetlaw District Council

Bassetlaw businesses join forces to realise growth potential

The Mallard pub at Worksop train station, which wants to update its hanging sign and exterior menu-board. (PHOTO BY: North Notts Drinker Plus)

Changes at Worksop station's historic pub -- all the latest Bassetlaw plans

Air source heat pump at one of the council's properties

£250k grant to help Bolsover District go green

The planning application says the offices at the Lawn Road Business Park near Worksop belong or belonged to McKenna Precision Castings Ltd. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

Bid to turn offices at business park into apartments hits snag - Bassetlaw plans

The managing directors of Oranmore Precast, Ross Melville (right) and co-founder Richard Burke, pictured at the company's base in Lound, near Retford. (PHOTO BY: Oranmore Precast)

Successful concrete company in Bassetlaw cements plan for factory extension

Pictured from left to right: Cllr Hazel Brand, Michael Robinson

Misterton cricket club ‘hit for six’ by Councillor grant

Council homes rent rise in line with the Government’s National Social Rent Policy

Council homes rent rise in line with the Government’s National Social Rent Polic...

Changes at a manege, or horse-riding arena, in Carlton in Lindrick are among the planning applications received by Bassetlaw District Council.

Extension and roof for private horse-riding arena -- the latest Bassetlaw plans

Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Environment and Energy

New tech to help improve Bassetlaw bin collections

Worksop Van Hire is hoping its plan will help the company to expand significantly over the next two or three years.

Thriving Worksop van-hire firm aims to double in size -- latest Bassetlaw plans

Cllr Jonathan Wheeler, Nottinghamshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Adult Social Care.

Senior Nottinghamshire councillor says delays in social care reform are ‘unaccep...

The vacant former Greenwoods men's clothing store on Bridge Street, Worksop, which could soon be converted into an adult gaming centre. (PHOTO BY: FHP Property)

Empty shop in Worksop town centre could become 24-hour adult gaming arcade

Mansfield Civic Centre

‘Opportunities and risks’ as Government outlines plans to merge local councils

Political leaders past and present are divided over the Government’s plans to merge local Nottinghamshire councils in an attempt to cut costs and make services more efficient.

Joe Locker

Pictured right to left: Cllr Jonathan Slater, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cabinet Member for Identity and Place, Cllr David Pidwell, Ward Member for Carlton, Dan Brown, RJR Group and James Bracegirdle, Beyond Consult Limited.

Improvements underway for Carlton in Lindrick council tenants

An aerial shot of part of the Grove House Farm complex, which includes stables and an equestrian centre, in Misterton.

Houses earmarked for paddocks next to equestrian centre -- Bassetlaw plans

Nottinghamshire County Council's new Oak House headquarters.

County council buildings’ programme set to move to next stage to bring long-term...

Trees in autumn colour

Tree and woodland strategy to take root

The plan for 80 new homes was earmarked for a site north of Turner Road, Worksop. (PHOTO BY: Google Maps)

Controversial housing plan for former landfill site in Worksop bites the dust

Nottinghamshire County Council leader, Sam Smith

County Council Leader appoints successor to Cabinet

Pictured is an example of a previously empty property

Empty property premium to be introduced by Bolsover District Council

New council house being built

Bolsover District Council approves new housing strategy to boost growth and qual...

Laptop photo by Sergey Zolkin on Unsplash

County council launches online bereavement support hub

Shop safely this Christmas

Worksop residents reminded to shop safely this Christmas

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