Bassetlaw District Council
@bassetlawdc.bsky.social
Local authority for Worksop, Retford, Harworth and Bircotes and surrounding areas.
Follow for the latest news and updates from Bassetlaw District Council.
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk
01909 533 533 | [email protected]
Follow for the latest news and updates from Bassetlaw District Council.
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk
01909 533 533 | [email protected]
From all of us here at Bassetlaw District Council, we'd like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!🎆
Here's to 2026!✨
Here's to 2026!✨
January 1, 2026 at 12:05 AM
From all of us here at Bassetlaw District Council, we'd like to wish everyone a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!🎆
Here's to 2026!✨
Here's to 2026!✨
Polite reminder that all of our offices will be closed tomorrow (1st of January) for New Years Day Bank Holiday and will reopen as normal on the 2nd of January.✨
December 31, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Polite reminder that all of our offices will be closed tomorrow (1st of January) for New Years Day Bank Holiday and will reopen as normal on the 2nd of January.✨
There will be some changes to bin collections in Bassetlaw over the festive period from Thursday, 25th December 2025.
Get prepared and check changes to your bin collections here - www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/xmasbins.
Stickers will also be placed on all bins over the coming weeks to inform residents.
Get prepared and check changes to your bin collections here - www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/xmasbins.
Stickers will also be placed on all bins over the coming weeks to inform residents.
December 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
There will be some changes to bin collections in Bassetlaw over the festive period from Thursday, 25th December 2025.
Get prepared and check changes to your bin collections here - www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/xmasbins.
Stickers will also be placed on all bins over the coming weeks to inform residents.
Get prepared and check changes to your bin collections here - www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/xmasbins.
Stickers will also be placed on all bins over the coming weeks to inform residents.
On Saturday, 29th November 2025, our website and open data site will be unavailable between 10:00am and 2:00pm whilst an essential maintenance update takes place.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
November 24, 2025 at 9:59 AM
On Saturday, 29th November 2025, our website and open data site will be unavailable between 10:00am and 2:00pm whilst an essential maintenance update takes place.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Bassetlaw District Council is once again inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape future services and balance the books: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/have-your-say-on-how-bassetlaw-district-council-s-budget-is-spent/
November 12, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Bassetlaw District Council is once again inviting residents, businesses, and stakeholders to help shape future services and balance the books: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/have-your-say-on-how-bassetlaw-district-council-s-budget-is-spent/
Visitors to Worksop & Retford will be able to enjoy extended free car parking in all Bassetlaw District Council Car Parks (including the Priory Centre) in the run up to Christmas and New Year: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/free-afternoon-parking-extended-for-christmas-shoppers/
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Visitors to Worksop & Retford will be able to enjoy extended free car parking in all Bassetlaw District Council Car Parks (including the Priory Centre) in the run up to Christmas and New Year: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/free-afternoon-parking-extended-for-christmas-shoppers/
Councillor Grant Helps Worksop Cricket Club Invest in Future Talent
Find out more 👇
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/councillor-grant-helps-worksop-cricket-club-invest-in-future-talent/
Find out more 👇
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/councillor-grant-helps-worksop-cricket-club-invest-in-future-talent/
October 31, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Councillor Grant Helps Worksop Cricket Club Invest in Future Talent
Find out more 👇
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/councillor-grant-helps-worksop-cricket-club-invest-in-future-talent/
Find out more 👇
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/councillor-grant-helps-worksop-cricket-club-invest-in-future-talent/
Council makes headway in cutting its carbon emissions 👇
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-makes-headway-in-cutting-its-carbon-emissions/
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-makes-headway-in-cutting-its-carbon-emissions/
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Council makes headway in cutting its carbon emissions 👇
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-makes-headway-in-cutting-its-carbon-emissions/
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-makes-headway-in-cutting-its-carbon-emissions/
Community and voluntary groups in Bassetlaw are reaching out to support more residents thanks to a share of nearly £157k of funding.
Read the full story here - www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/community-and-voluntary-groups-in-bassetlaw-welcome-funding-boost/
Read the full story here - www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/community-and-voluntary-groups-in-bassetlaw-welcome-funding-boost/
October 23, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Community and voluntary groups in Bassetlaw are reaching out to support more residents thanks to a share of nearly £157k of funding.
Read the full story here - www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/community-and-voluntary-groups-in-bassetlaw-welcome-funding-boost/
Read the full story here - www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/community-and-voluntary-groups-in-bassetlaw-welcome-funding-boost/
Our markets in Worksop & Retford have been cancelled on Sat 4 October due to Storm Amy bringing strong winds of up to 50mph that are expected to hit most of the UK.
We apologise for this disruption but have prioritised the safety of the public, market traders & our staff when making this decision.
We apologise for this disruption but have prioritised the safety of the public, market traders & our staff when making this decision.
October 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Our markets in Worksop & Retford have been cancelled on Sat 4 October due to Storm Amy bringing strong winds of up to 50mph that are expected to hit most of the UK.
We apologise for this disruption but have prioritised the safety of the public, market traders & our staff when making this decision.
We apologise for this disruption but have prioritised the safety of the public, market traders & our staff when making this decision.
We're Hiring!
👉 Plumber
👉 Housing Officer (Tenancy Management)
👉 Administrative Support Assistant (Growth and Enterprise)
👉 Safer Street Warden
👉 Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)
👉 And more!
Find out more and apply for online at: careers.bassetlaw.gov.uk/our-jobs
👉 Plumber
👉 Housing Officer (Tenancy Management)
👉 Administrative Support Assistant (Growth and Enterprise)
👉 Safer Street Warden
👉 Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)
👉 And more!
Find out more and apply for online at: careers.bassetlaw.gov.uk/our-jobs
September 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We're Hiring!
👉 Plumber
👉 Housing Officer (Tenancy Management)
👉 Administrative Support Assistant (Growth and Enterprise)
👉 Safer Street Warden
👉 Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)
👉 And more!
Find out more and apply for online at: careers.bassetlaw.gov.uk/our-jobs
👉 Plumber
👉 Housing Officer (Tenancy Management)
👉 Administrative Support Assistant (Growth and Enterprise)
👉 Safer Street Warden
👉 Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)
👉 And more!
Find out more and apply for online at: careers.bassetlaw.gov.uk/our-jobs
Recycling Centers across Bassetlaw and Nottinghamshire accept a wide range of items that can’t go in your kerbside bins, from small electricals and furniture to scrap metal, clothing and textiles and more.
👉 www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/recycling-centres
#RecycleWeek
👉 www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/recycling-centres
#RecycleWeek
September 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Recycling Centers across Bassetlaw and Nottinghamshire accept a wide range of items that can’t go in your kerbside bins, from small electricals and furniture to scrap metal, clothing and textiles and more.
👉 www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/recycling-centres
#RecycleWeek
👉 www.nottinghamshire.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/recycling-centres
#RecycleWeek
🌳Save yourself a trip to the tip with our Garden Waste Collections.
👀Keep an eye on our socials for information on when you can sign up to next year’s Garden Waste Collections.
👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/gardenwaste
👀Keep an eye on our socials for information on when you can sign up to next year’s Garden Waste Collections.
👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/gardenwaste
September 26, 2025 at 3:01 PM
🌳Save yourself a trip to the tip with our Garden Waste Collections.
👀Keep an eye on our socials for information on when you can sign up to next year’s Garden Waste Collections.
👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/gardenwaste
👀Keep an eye on our socials for information on when you can sign up to next year’s Garden Waste Collections.
👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/gardenwaste
Office Closures
Bassetlaw District Council offices in Worksop and Retford will be closed on Monday, 25th August 2025 for the summer bank holiday, and will reopen the following day.
Bassetlaw District Council offices in Worksop and Retford will be closed on Monday, 25th August 2025 for the summer bank holiday, and will reopen the following day.
August 22, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Office Closures
Bassetlaw District Council offices in Worksop and Retford will be closed on Monday, 25th August 2025 for the summer bank holiday, and will reopen the following day.
Bassetlaw District Council offices in Worksop and Retford will be closed on Monday, 25th August 2025 for the summer bank holiday, and will reopen the following day.
People living in Bassetlaw can look forward to recycling even more materials from next year as ‘Simpler Recycling’ will be introduced from March 2026.
Read the full story at: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/bassetlaw-prepares-for-smarter-simpler-recycling-in-2026/
Read the full story at: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/bassetlaw-prepares-for-smarter-simpler-recycling-in-2026/
August 13, 2025 at 2:19 PM
People living in Bassetlaw can look forward to recycling even more materials from next year as ‘Simpler Recycling’ will be introduced from March 2026.
Read the full story at: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/bassetlaw-prepares-for-smarter-simpler-recycling-in-2026/
Read the full story at: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/bassetlaw-prepares-for-smarter-simpler-recycling-in-2026/
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BREAKING NEWS, UK government confirm record funding for fusion! ⭐
For the full context of the announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n...
To find out more about our STEP programme: step.ukaea.uk
For the full context of the announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n...
To find out more about our STEP programme: step.ukaea.uk
June 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
BREAKING NEWS, UK government confirm record funding for fusion! ⭐
For the full context of the announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n...
To find out more about our STEP programme: step.ukaea.uk
For the full context of the announcement: www.gov.uk/government/n...
To find out more about our STEP programme: step.ukaea.uk
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📢 Just announced! We're working in partnership with
@ukaeaofficial.bsky.social & @bassetlawdc.bsky.social to inspire the next generation of engineers in #NorthNottinghamshire bringing fun, hands-on #STEM projects to a region at the forefront of the UK's fusion energy future #RAEngIngenious
@ukaeaofficial.bsky.social & @bassetlawdc.bsky.social to inspire the next generation of engineers in #NorthNottinghamshire bringing fun, hands-on #STEM projects to a region at the forefront of the UK's fusion energy future #RAEngIngenious
Congratulations to the 16 newly funded Ingenious public engagement projects, announced today. 🎉
🤖🌊 From a girls’ robotics competition to flood defence comics, these projects aim to inspire future generations of engineers and work with diverse audiences across the UK: raeng.org.uk/news/ingenio...
🤖🌊 From a girls’ robotics competition to flood defence comics, these projects aim to inspire future generations of engineers and work with diverse audiences across the UK: raeng.org.uk/news/ingenio...
May 15, 2025 at 7:23 AM
📢 Just announced! We're working in partnership with
@ukaeaofficial.bsky.social & @bassetlawdc.bsky.social to inspire the next generation of engineers in #NorthNottinghamshire bringing fun, hands-on #STEM projects to a region at the forefront of the UK's fusion energy future #RAEngIngenious
@ukaeaofficial.bsky.social & @bassetlawdc.bsky.social to inspire the next generation of engineers in #NorthNottinghamshire bringing fun, hands-on #STEM projects to a region at the forefront of the UK's fusion energy future #RAEngIngenious
The sun seems to be finally sticking around for the spring so why not give one of our walking routes a try🚶♂️☀️
You can find more information about our walking routes, including maps, here on our website 👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sport-leisure-and-culture/leisure-and-well-being/bassetlaw-walking-routes/
You can find more information about our walking routes, including maps, here on our website 👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sport-leisure-and-culture/leisure-and-well-being/bassetlaw-walking-routes/
April 4, 2025 at 9:42 AM
The sun seems to be finally sticking around for the spring so why not give one of our walking routes a try🚶♂️☀️
You can find more information about our walking routes, including maps, here on our website 👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sport-leisure-and-culture/leisure-and-well-being/bassetlaw-walking-routes/
You can find more information about our walking routes, including maps, here on our website 👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/sport-leisure-and-culture/leisure-and-well-being/bassetlaw-walking-routes/
Nottinghamshire County Council election – 1 May 2025 📢
If you’re unable to vote in person on 1 May, you can apply for someone to vote on your behalf.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on 23rd April 2025. 📅
Find out more: www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote 🌐
If you’re unable to vote in person on 1 May, you can apply for someone to vote on your behalf.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on 23rd April 2025. 📅
Find out more: www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote 🌐
March 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Nottinghamshire County Council election – 1 May 2025 📢
If you’re unable to vote in person on 1 May, you can apply for someone to vote on your behalf.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on 23rd April 2025. 📅
Find out more: www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote 🌐
If you’re unable to vote in person on 1 May, you can apply for someone to vote on your behalf.
The deadline to apply for a proxy vote is 5pm on 23rd April 2025. 📅
Find out more: www.gov.uk/apply-proxy-vote 🌐
Nottinghamshire County Council election - 1 May 2025 📣
To vote in-person at a polling station you'll need Voter ID.
Check accepted forms of Voter ID and apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if you don't have the accepted forms of ID: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id
To vote in-person at a polling station you'll need Voter ID.
Check accepted forms of Voter ID and apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if you don't have the accepted forms of ID: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id
March 12, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Nottinghamshire County Council election - 1 May 2025 📣
To vote in-person at a polling station you'll need Voter ID.
Check accepted forms of Voter ID and apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if you don't have the accepted forms of ID: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id
To vote in-person at a polling station you'll need Voter ID.
Check accepted forms of Voter ID and apply for a Voter Authority Certificate if you don't have the accepted forms of ID: www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id
Bassetlaw District Councillors have approved the budget for the next financial year at a Full Council meeting on 27th February, including setting the amount of Council Tax it will collect over the next 12 months. 👇
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-budget-agreed-for-202526/
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-budget-agreed-for-202526/
February 28, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Bassetlaw District Councillors have approved the budget for the next financial year at a Full Council meeting on 27th February, including setting the amount of Council Tax it will collect over the next 12 months. 👇
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-budget-agreed-for-202526/
www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-budget-agreed-for-202526/
Bassetlaw Spring Clean returns for another year
It’s that time of year again when communities across the district come together to give their local areas a spruce up for spring.
Find out more at 👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/springclean
It’s that time of year again when communities across the district come together to give their local areas a spruce up for spring.
Find out more at 👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/springclean
February 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Bassetlaw Spring Clean returns for another year
It’s that time of year again when communities across the district come together to give their local areas a spruce up for spring.
Find out more at 👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/springclean
It’s that time of year again when communities across the district come together to give their local areas a spruce up for spring.
Find out more at 👉 www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/springclean
We heard the weather is nice over in this neck of the woods!😎Hello Bluesky!👋
February 14, 2025 at 11:11 AM
We heard the weather is nice over in this neck of the woods!😎Hello Bluesky!👋