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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 2h

Worksop East By-Election 🗳️ Voters in the Worksop East ward will head to the polls on Thursday, 29th October 2026 to elect a new Bassetlaw District Councillor.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

There's still time to share your views in our current consultations! ⏳🗨️ 🧁Cake Sheds - www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/have-your-say-on-cake-sheds-in-bassetlaw/

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Every year, we check the electoral register is up to date. 📋✅ We’ve almost finished our checks for this year. If you’ve not already responded, we might call you or visit you at home to check your details. 🏠

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Retford Fair and Churchgate Car Park 🚗 We’d like to give visitors to Retford some advanced notice that Churchgate Car Park will be closed from Sunday 27th September until Monday 5th October 2026 while the fair takes up its annual residency there 🎠

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

We're inviting residents, community groups, partners, and staff to share their views on our draft Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy. 💬

Help shape a fairer, more inclusive Bassetlaw.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

East Markham By-Election Voters in East Markham ward will head to the polls on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 to elect a new Bassetlaw District Councillor. The Notice of Poll and Situation of Polling Stations is now available on our website at: ow.ly/J9E250ZJsm0

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Our Harworth Tenant Drop-in Session is taking place tomorrow, and we'd love to hear from you. 📅 Thursday 3rd September 🕛 10am - 12pm 📍Manton Family Hub, Community Way (off Shewsbury Road), Manton, Notts, S80 2TQ For more information, call 0800 590 542 or email customer.services@bassetlaw.gov.uk.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Bassetlaw District Council offices in Worksop and Retford will be closed on Monday, 31st August. Emergency Contact numbers: Housing Repairs - 0800 590 542 Non-Repairs - 01909 534 999 Adult Social Care, Children and Young People Services - 0300 456 45 46 Automated Telephone Payment - 0161 621 2990

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Grants for Worksop Businesses Through the Government’s Pride in Place Programme, Worksop has secured £20 million over 10 years to support town centre regeneration.

Grants for Worksop Businesses.
Logos: Worksop Together, Pride in Place, Bassetlaw District Council.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Annual Canvass 2026 Received a message from us about the electoral register? ✉️ All you need to do is follow the instructions so we know you’re registered and ready to vote. 🗳️✅

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

We would like to remind everyone that BBQs are not permitted in Bassetlaw's parks and open spaces 🔥If you smoke, please make sure cigarettes are fully out and disposed of safely. 📞 If you spot a fire, move to a safe location and call 999 immediately.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

East Markham By-Election The Statement of Persons Nominated for the East Markham By-Election on Tuesday, 15th September 2026 is now available on our website.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Exciting progress is being made at the Priory Centre, with demolition now complete and the next phase of development starting to take shape 🏗️ The development will bring a range of new facilities to the town centre, including a climbing wall, indoor adventure play area, bowling alley and more.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Worksop comes together for a day of family fun 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🤩 Hundreds of visitors enjoyed a day of free family fun in Worksop town centre on Saturday 8 August, as local organisations and businesses came together to put on a day of activities and entertainment for the community.

Child taking part in graffiti workshop by spray painting boards.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

On Thursday, 3rd September a Neighbourhood Plan Referendum will ask residents in Carlton-in-Lindrick whether they would like the Council to use the neighbourhood plan to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area. 💬❔ www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/Carlton-in-Lindrick-NPR-2026/

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Education hub team celebrate lakeside facelift A specialist learning hub based at Sandhill Lake in Worksop is going from strength to strength thanks to a growing partnership between staff and Bassetlaw District Council.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

As part of National Allotment Week, we're giving away free 'Grow Your Own' bags. These bags contain packs of seeds, pots to grow them in and savvy shopping tips 🌿 You can collect these from: 📍 Worksop – Queen's Building Reception 📍 Retford Reception 📍 Harworth and Bircotes Town Hall Reception

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Notice of Election Bassetlaw District Council Election of District Councillors for the Wards listed below: East Markham Read the full notice at: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/elections-in-bassetlaw/elections-2026/east-markham-by-election/east-markham-notice-of-election/

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

To celebrate Love Parks Week, we hosted a photo competition inviting local people to capture the beauty of our parks and open spaces 📸 A big congratulations to our winner, Kathy, whose beautiful photograph was taken in the Rose Garden at Kings Park 🌹 Thank you to everyone who took part.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Bassetlaw’s award-winning parks are raising the green flag once again! 🌳✨ Three of our much-loved parks have once again been named among the best green spaces in the country, receiving prestigious Green Flag Awards. Thank you to everybody involved in keeping our parks safe and tidy 🤝

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

East Markham By-Election A pre-nomination briefing session for candidates and agents will take place on 6th August at 6.00pm. The briefing will take place online. To attend please contact elections@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01909 533 252.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Hot, dry weather can turn a small spark into a fast spreading fire 🔥 Recently, our Parks Team had to extinguish a barbeque in one of our parks. We would like to remind everyone that that barbeques are not permitted in Bassetlaw’s public parks and open spaces.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

A huge congratulations to the winners of our Move More in May challenge! 🎉 Thank you to everyone who took part. Together, you logged an incredible 64.37 million moves! 🏃‍♂️👏 One of the standout achievements came from Kilton Forest Golf Course, which recorded an impressive 2.7 million moves alone.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Love Parks Week is the perfect opportunity to explore Bassetlaw's parks in a whole new way. Did you know that several of our parks now feature dedicated walking routes, named by residents and designed to help people get active and enjoy the green spaces right on their doorstep? 🌳🚶‍♂️

Illustration of people at the park and a directional sign leading to Bassetlaw's different walking routes.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Bassetlaw residents got creative in the sunshine at our first ever Painting in the Park session! 🎨 Led by local artist Sarah from Sip and Create, attendees followed a live demonstration to create colourful paintings of wildflowers within King's Park in Retford🌼

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Every year, we check the electoral register is up-to-date so that everyone who has the right to vote in upcoming elections can have their say. 🗳️📝✅ We have sent letters and emails out, asking you to check your details. Just follow the steps on the letter or email.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

It’s time for #LoveParksWeek 2026! This week we’re shining a spotlight on the fantastic parks and green spaces across Bassetlaw.

Play equipment, flora and events at Kings' Park.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

New repairs policy for council tenants on the way 🛠️📝 A new Housing Repairs Policy, aiming to improve the delivery of repair and maintenance services for tenants, has been backed by Bassetlaw District Council cabinet members.

Councillor Lynne Schuller holding the Repairs and Maintenance Policy Consultation document.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Each year, we get in touch with every household in Bassetlaw to ensure that the electoral register is up-to-date. 🏠📋

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

Yesterday we announced that, subject to parliamentary approval, central government confirmed its plans for the future of local government in Nottinghamshire, which would create two new unitary councils:

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Local Government Reorganisation Decision for Nottinghamshire! Central government has today announced its plans for the future of local government in Nottinghamshire which would replace the nine existing Nottingham and Nottinghamshire councils and create two new unitary councils:

Map showing the two new confirmed unitary authorities under Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Local Government Reorganisation (LGR).

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Extended parking options at Prospect Precinct New parking conditions at Prospect Precinct have been amended in a direct response to feedback from customers and businesses.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Construction starts on Priory redevelopment The ambition of creating a new and exciting leisure and entertainment venue in the heart of Worksop Town Centre is becoming a reality as construction has begun at the Priory.

Councillor Julie Leigh and staff from G F Tomlinson's.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Grants to support a vibrant programme of monthly events, festivals and cultural initiatives have been launched by the Worksop Together Board, working in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council. www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/events-grants-launched-by-worksop-together-board/

Events grants launched by Worksop Together Board.

Logos: Worksop Together, Pride in Place, Bassetlaw District Council.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

New Local Plan hopes to manage and influence growth, jobs, services and investment Continue reading at: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/new-local-plan-hopes-to-manage-and-influence-growth-jobs-services-and-investment/

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

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

Jo White, Member of Parliament for Bassetlaw, Gary Godden, Police and Crime Commissioner for Nottinghamshire, Cllr Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Blue Plaque Commemorates Poppy sellers’ 42 Years Service It was a privilege to welcome the family of Jim Ruggles and honoured guests to the unveiling of a commemorative blue plaque at Bridge Place, Worksop this morning.

Collage of photos from Jim Ruggles' plaque unveiling event including his family members and local Councillors.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Worksop and Retford decarbonsation project moves closer Plans for the largest decarbonisation project ever undertaken by Bassetlaw District Council have moved a step closer.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

We're Hiring! Bassetlaw District Council is currently hiring for the following positions: 💬 Communications and PR Officer 🏠 Housing Needs Team Leader ✅ Compliance Officer (Housing Services) 📝 Senior Planning Officer (Development Management)

Shape Your Future with Bassetlaw District Council.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

Heritage Skills Project preserves valued historic buildings Work carried out as part of a joint Heritage Construction Skills Project involving Bassetlaw District Council has helped to preserve three valued historic buildings.

A student in hi-vis wear, working on a brick wall.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

The Government has now launched its consultation on Local Government Reorganisation in Nottinghamshire for residents, organisations and partners to have their say as part of the ongoing proposals. 💬 You can submit your views at: lgrnotts.org/nottingham-and-notting… 🌐

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Bassetlaw District Council has been setting out how it plans to support those in financial need when it comes to paying their Council Tax. Read the full story at: www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/council-tax-support-for-residents-in-financial-need/

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Complete the Government consultation on Local Government Reorganisation in Nottinghamshire online at: lgrnotts.org You can also pick up a paper copy from our Council Offices and libraries across the Borough / District.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

The Government has launched a consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottinghamshire. For a recap on LGR in Nottinghamshire watch the video below 👇 and have your say at: consult.communities.gov.uk/local-go…

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 ‘Health and Wellbeing: New Year Networking’ event on Wednesday!

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

On Thursday, 12th February 2026 a Neighbourhood Plan Referendum will take place to ask residents in East Drayton if they would like the Council to use the Neighbourhood Plan to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Vision 2040 refreshed to deliver bold, inclusive and sustainable improvements www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/media-centre/news/latest-news/vision-2040-refreshed-to-deliver-bold-inclusive-and-sustainable-improvements/

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

If you are a postal voter you might need to reapply before 31st January, or your postal vote could be removed. New rules mean that you need to re-apply every three years. If you need to reapply and have not already responded you will have received a reminder letter from us.

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 01/01/2026

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!✨

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Bassetlaw District Council @bassetlawdc.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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.✨

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