Bassetlaw District Council

The former J H Shardlow and Son factory on Clarence Road operated for over a century in Worksop.

Demolition work underway to make former Worksop 'pop factory' building safe

Coun Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

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Work is set to begin on new homes on the former Ryton Park School site in Manton, Worksop.

New affordable homes to be built on former school site in Worksop

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Controversial recycling plant tipped for approval in Worksop

David Armiger, Chief Executive of Bassetlaw District Council

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Nottinghamshire County Council planners will consider a scheme for a controversial plastic chemicals recycling plant at Worksop on November 3.

Controversial Worksop plastics recycling centre plan recommended for approval

David Armiger, chief executive at Bassetlaw District Council and returning officer

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A Worksop property linked to reports of drug related activity and anti-social behaviour has been subject to a Closure Order

Worksop property known for ongoing 'serious nuisance' is closed down

Kilton Community Centre is to be refurbished and made more energy efficient.

Major improvements to give Kilton Forest Community Centre new lease of life

Pictured: Simon Wallace, Chairman of Ranskill Bowls Club and Cllr Andrew McCallum, Ward Member for Ranskill and Members of Ranskill Bowls Club

Grant helps keep Ranskill Bowls Club rolling

Lync Wellbeing, based in Worksop, has received the first Pride in Place business support grant.

First Pride in Place cash grant boosts Worksop wellbeing business
Worksop’s Pride in Place programme has awarded its first grant to help a local business develop and grow.
Sally Burton

Flytipped asbestos is hazardous and costly to remove.

Removing dumped asbestos costs Bassetlaw Council thousands of pounds

Work is set to begin on decarbonisation at Worksop Leisure Centre.

Work to begin on decarbonisation at Worksop Leisure Centre

The lane leading out of Ranskill towards the illegal waste site.

Questions raised over safety of 50,000-tonne illegal waste dump

Playtastic's doors remain closed.

Petition mounted for re-opening of SEN-friendly soft play in Worksop

Pictured from left are; Cllr Lynne Schuller, Cabinet Member for Housing and Estates, Gary Smith, Property and Development Manager, Chris Redfearn, Asset Management Co-Ordinator, Brad Hart, Daniel Ireland, Craig Elston, Joe Allmond and Martin Hodge.

Fresh new look for Retford’s Independent Living Centre

Mike Introna, Conservative county councillor for Retford East, said he wrote to the leaders at the authority in March to demonstrate his concerns and call for a meeting with regards to tenants mould and damp issues.

Bassetlaw Council tenants voice concerns over 'significant damp and mould'

The Palais de Danse building in Newcastle Avenue, Worksop, home of the former Palais Bingo hall, is set to be revamped.

Former Worksop bingo hall to be revamped for potential new business

Flamboyant fun at the free family day held on August 8 in Worksop.

Community comes together at fabulous, free activity day in Worksop town centre

Pictured from left are; Tim Downes, Bassetlaw District Council Parks and Open Spaces Manager; Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods at Bassetlaw District Council; Sandhills Hub Manager Tessa Holland and Sandhills Learning Manager Faye Serjeant.

Major clean-up brings positive change to Worksop beauty spot with learning hub

Retford's traditional Market Square

Bassetlaw Council stands firm as market traders push for 'pay on day' stalls

Pictured with Cllr Lynne Schuller, Cabinet Member for Housing and Estates, and Cllr Darrell Pulk, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, are members of the Parks and Open Spaces team and Housing Estates team.

New Clean and Green teams formed to brighten up Bassetlaw

The Matalan store in Worksop that looks set to be demolished and rebuilt for alternative use next year.

Worksop shoppers urged to use town centre as more businesses close doors

Retford Town Square, where an ice-cream van of 40 years standing has been told it may not trade on three days of the week.

Ice-cream van's loss of days at Retford site used for decades sparks petition

The Housing Regulator has awarded Bassetlaw District Council a C2 rating for its provision within Housing and Estates.

Council welcomes feedback from first inspection as social landlord

Cllr Lynne Schuller, Cabinet Member for Housing and Estates.

New policy to improve repair system for Bassetlaw Council tenants moves forward

Plans went before the council’s planning committee on Wednesday (July 15), where councillors approved them

Town housing development approved in Retford

A new adapted homes plan being considered by Bassetlaw Council could transform residents' lives as well as their homes

Adapted homes plan could transform support for residents
Ambitious plans that could transform support for residents with life limiting conditions are being explored by Bassetlaw District Council.
Sally Burton

Decarbonisation schemes are underway at Retford and Worksop leisure centres.

Major decarbonisation project underway in Worksop and Retford

Say No To The Wolf Campaigners Gather At Bolsover District Council To Raise Objections To A Proposed Great Wolf Water Park Scheme. Taken By Bbc Ldr Jon Cooper

Consultee raises no objections to controversial waterpark scheme

Prospect Precinct Car Park in Worksop has had its parking options extended

More parking options at Worksop's Prospect Precinct now available to users

Bassetlaw District Council

Bassetlaw's empty homes to come back into use as waiting list nears 6,000

Pictured: Coun Darrell Pulk, cabinet member for neighbourhoods; James Worthington, director of TaleGate Theatre and members of TaleGate Theatre

Kings’ Park will come alive this August as Panto in the Park returns

Repair work is still ongoing at the Canch splash park, but it is hoped the facility will be open for the start of the school summer holidays.

Update on Canch splash park in Worksop as major rebuild continues

The illegal encampment of travellers on Goosemoor Park.

Council granted power to move travellers on from Retford park

Bassetlaw District Council's headquarters in Worksop.

Have your say on HMOs in Worksop and Retford as council considers changes

Pictured outside the building that could become a new police station in Worksop are Jo White MP, PCC Gary Godden, and Cllr Julie Leigh.

New central Worksop police station plans move forward

Bassetlaw Council is backing biosphere reserve plans for Northern England

Bassetlaw Council backs first biosphere reserve in Northern England

The Canch splash park is out of order for the next few weeks, Bassetlaw Council has announced.

No water play in Worksop as Canch splash park undergoes repairs

Harworth Brass is set to expand its reach by re-starting its junior section.

Chance for young musicians to train with much-loved community brass band

Coun Sybil Fielding, new Bassetlaw Council chair, with vice-chair Coun David Naylor

Worksop councillor appointed new chair of Bassetlaw Council

Coun Charles Adams, cabinet member for business and skills

Discover fusion energy trail in Retford

Members of the Your Training Partner group who run regularly at Manton Pit Top.

Entries invited for first-of-its-kind Worksop community event on Manton Pit Top

Pictured with the mural are (l-r): Cllr Emma Griffin, Joan Moorhouse, Chair at the Town Council and Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cabinet Member for Identity, Planning and Place

Colourful mural brightens up Tuxford underpass

A sports store is making a welcome return to Worksop's Priory Centre.

Good news as big name store returns to Worksop's Priory Centre
Bassetlaw District Council is bringing a popular store back to the Priory Centre as it moves forward with its plans to regenerate a key town centre site.
Sally Burton

Two Worksop landlords had fines reduced on appeal.

Worksop landlords’ fines reduced to £104,500 on appeal

Cllr Lynne Schuller, Cabinet Member for Housing and Estates, invites tenants, leaseholders and other stakeholders to have their say on a new report.

Have your say on proposed Housing Repairs Policy in Bassetlaw

Worksop Town Hall, Potter Street, Worksop

Planners give go-ahead for new homes on site of former Worksop school

Pictured in Worksop are; Andria Birch, Chair of the Worksop Together Board, Cllr Steve Scotthorne, Cabinet Member for Identity, Planning and Place, and Worksop Together Board Members.

New business grants to help fill shops and lift Worksop town centre

Retford is in the running for the title of the UK's first Town of Culture.

Retford aims to be the UK's first Town of Culture

Bassetlaw Council was fined £50,000 after a worker was seriously injured in an accident involving a ride-on lawnmower.

£50k fine for Council after worker injured in churchyard incident

Outline plans for a huge housing development, school and further facilities at Retford was given the thumbs-up by Bassetlaw Council planners at Worksop Town Hall this week.

Green light for controversial development of 1,000-plus homes south of Retford

Worksop town centre.

Cash injection of £20m approved for Worksop area

Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

Column: Coun Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

Priory Centre Demolition now in progress

The Priory Centre has reached a significant new phase

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