Bassetlaw District Council column: 'We want to hear your views for Bassetlaw'
Councillors in Bassetlaw are asking for residents to share their views on the district
As we continue planning for the future of Bassetlaw, we'd love to hear your views. We've launched our Budget Conversation 2027/28, inviting residents, businesses and community organisations to tell us what matters most to them. Whether it's the services you value most, ideas for improving how we work, or suggestions for where savings could be made, your feedback will help us make informed decisions for the year ahead.
The choices we make now will influence how we support local people, invest in our communities, deliver important projects and prepare for future challenges. That's why your voice is so important.
As a thank you for taking part, everyone who completes the survey will be entered into a prize draw for the chance to win one of four £25 Love2Shop vouchers. You can share your views by visiting www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/budget-conversation-survey-2026
You may have seen recent news about the Local Government Reorganisation proposals for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
The Government has withdrawn its July decision on the proposed boundaries for the two new unitary councils as part of a wider review of the process. It has confirmed that it remains committed to Local Government Reorganisation and will make a fresh decision based on the proposals already submitted. We expect to receive an update in early 2027.
The Government has also confirmed that shadow elections for the new authorities will take place in May 2028, with the new councils formally taking responsibility in April 2029.
Importantly, local elections will still go ahead in May 2027, allowing residents to elect councillors to the existing councils using the current boundaries.
While these discussions continue nationally, our focus remains firmly on local people. We are committed to delivering the vital services that you rely on every day and to making sure that we are well prepared for whatever changes lie ahead.
Christmas is just around the corner, and our high street businesses are preparing for one of their busiest times of the year. One of the highlights of the festive season, Worksop's Christmas Lights Switch-On, returns on Saturday 28 November. Organised by North Notts BID, there will be activities, entertainment and festive fun in the Old Market Square from 12 noon until 6.30pm.
To support local traders and make it even easier to enjoy our town centres over the festive period, free parking will be available in all council-owned car parks after 1pm each day from Saturday 28 November until Monday 4 January. This is in addition to the one-hour free parking all day at Queen Street car park in Worksop and West Street in Retford.
We hope you'll join us for the celebrations, enjoy the festive atmosphere and help support the fantastic local businesses that make our town centres special.