Bassetlaw District Council

05/06/2026

Know Your Place: Trent Valley 🔍

There's a lot on the horizon in the Trent Valley. Join the big conversation about all things local and help to shape how the present and future of your local community is documented and understood.

1 June to 31 August, online and at venues throughout the Trent Valley including:
📅 Tuesday, 9th June 2026
⏰ 10:00am to 1:00pm
📍 East Markham Village Hall, Lincoln Road, East Markham, Newark, NG20 0SS

📅 Saturday, 13th June 2026
⏰ 11:00am to 2:00pm
📍 Sturton Hall and Conference Centre, Brickings Way, Sturton le Steeple, Retford, DN22 9HY.

Visit our website to find out more about Know Your Place: Trent Valley, details of events in your area, and submit an online response form: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/kyptv

05/06/2026

Residents invited to shape the future of the Trent Valley

Residents living in the Trent Valley area are getting the chance to make sure their voice is heard on the future of the region.

‘Know Your Place Trent Valley’ aims to give people living in the area the chance to say what matters most to them both now and in the future, as plans for redevelopment and related projects move forward at the former power stations at West Burton, Cottam and High Marnham.

Continue reading on the latest news section of our website: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/residents-invited-to-shape-the-future-of-the-trent-valley/

05/06/2026

Council backs Biosphere Reserve plans

Bassetlaw District Council has formally backed plans to create a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve covering the Humberhead Levels in the northern part of Bassetlaw.

It would be the first in the north of England and the first non-coastal location in the UK.

Continue reading on the latest news section of our website: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-backs-biosphere-reserve-plans/

04/06/2026

Plans for a new Police Station on Worksop’s high street could soon be a reality.

It follows long-running discussions between Nottinghamshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Gary Godden (Nottinghamshire Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner), Nottinghamshire Police and Bassetlaw District Council to secure a front counter service in the heart of the community and enhance the town's visible policing presence.

Bassetlaw District Council’s Cabinet agreed in principle this week to transfer ownership of the town centre property at 73 Bridge Street to the PCC, who is responsible for Nottinghamshire Police's estate.

The decision will now be considered by the Council’s Overview and Scrutiny Committee as part of a confidential report on Tuesday 16 June.

Should the decision be endorsed, Nottinghamshire Police will move from their current base in Queen’s Buildings and have full responsibility for the facilities that are provided at the new station.

Full Story: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/high-street-police-station-plans-move-step-closer/

West Bassetlaw Police: Worksop, Blyth, Carlton-in-Lindrick and villages

04/06/2026

Taking place next week! 👇👇👇

Extreme Wheels Roadshows' Skatepark Jam 2026 is coming to Worksop soon! 🤩

📍 The Canch skatepark
📅 Saturday, 13th June 2026

Drop by between 12:00pm and 4:00pm for a range of fun activities, including:
🎵 Music
🚴 Free riding
🎁 Prizes and giveaways
🏅 Competitions
🚲 Pro demo riders

ℹ️ Important information
Open to ages 9+, participants must be competent in skatepark riding to enter, helmets must be worn at all times by all ages in every wheeled sport, no open-toed shoes or crocs, bring your own helmet, BMX, scooter, skateboard or rollerblades.

03/06/2026

A daily bus service from Worksop to Clumber will take place from 25 July to 6 September. 🚌👇

🚌🌿 A new daily bus service to Clumber Park is launching this summer!

From 25 July – 6 September, visitors will be able to travel from Worksop into the park three times a day, making it easier for more people to enjoy nature, family activities and summer adventures outdoors.

The service links:
Worksop Train Station ➡ Worksop Bus Station ➡ Manton Depots ➡ Clumber Park

✨ Return tickets are just £3 and include park entry.
✨ Free for National Trust members, under 5s and visitors arriving into Worksop by train with a valid rail ticket.

Alongside beautiful summer scenery, visitors can also enjoy our hugely popular Summer of Play programme, with interactive play zones, workshops, storytelling, theatre performances and more.

The service will be funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority and operated by Stagecoach East Midlands to help make Clumber Park more accessible, affordable and sustainable for everyone this summer. 💚

Full details can be found at: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/nottinghamshire-lincolnshire/clumber-park/festive-bus-service-into-clumber-park

📷 Steve Bradley

03/06/2026

Move More in May came to a fantastic close with a brilliant Family Event Day at Kings’ Park in Retford on Friday 29th May, attracting an estimated 2,000 people from across the district 🎉

People of all ages came along to get active and enjoy the day, with a wide range of activities on offer from rock climbing, football and cheerleading to face painting, as well as the opportunity to speak to a variety of health and wellbeing services. Visitors could also meet much-loved characters including Bluey, Dave the Dinosaur and Mabel the Unicorn 🦖🦄

It was a great celebration of everything Move More in May stands for, bringing communities together and encouraging everyone to build more activity into their daily lives 💪

The goal for moves is 45 million, and we’re so close, with the current total standing at an incredible 44.2 million. There’s still time to help us get there!

Submit your moves here and you’ll be entered into the prize draw: https://www.letsgetgoing.com/events/category/move-more-in-may/

Deadline to enter is Monday 15th June with the Winner announced on Thursday 18th June

Let’s make that final push and hit 45 million!

02/06/2026

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02/06/2026

Consultation on Houses of Multiple Occupation taking place

Bassetlaw District Council is carrying out consultation on proposed new measures which will provide greater control of Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) in parts of Worksop and Retford.

Under the plans discussed by the Council’s Planning Committee on 20th May 2026, amendments would be made to the existing Worksop Central Area Article 4 Direction in addition to the creation of a new one covering the Retford Station area, which would mean change of use from a dwelling to a small HMO would require planning permission.

Continue reading at: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/consultation-on-houses-of-multiple-occupation-taking-place/

01/06/2026

There's still time to submit your nomination for the 2026 4UTH awards 👇

📢 3 weeks until 4Uth award nominations close!

If you know a young person who deserves to be recognised and celebrated, now is the time to nominate them!

Have you been inspired by someone playing an active role in their community? Has a young person overcome personal challenges? Do you know someone who works hard, despite facing many hurdles?

There are lots of reasons to nominate a young person for their achievements. Find out more and how to nominate at the links in the comment section.

⚠️ Nominations close on Friday 19 June.