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Bassetlaw District Council Business
e-Newsletter
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 In September 2022, the Government launched the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) prospectus as an addition to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). In November 2022, the District Council submitted an addendum to our UKSPF Investment Plan to secure an additional £714,251 of capital funding. We have since received confirmation of this funding which will be allocated over the next two financial years, 2023/24 (25%) and 2024/25 (75%) to capital interventions to support our rural communities and business enterprises as part of the REPF.
Bassetlaw District Council is now accepting expressions of interest from community groups and businesses in Bassetlaw’s rural areas who have the opportunity to bid for a share of this Government funding.
The fund will support initiatives such as the improvement of community facilities and green spaces, as well as projects to boost rural tourism and community infrastructure. It will also support local enterprises such as agricultural businesses looking to diversify or expand their commerce, and rural businesses looking to launch or grow their products and services.
Further details of the funding and how to apply can be found on the REPF page of the Bassetlaw District Council website.
The key dates are as follows:
- 1st Expression of Interest application window opened – Wednesday 28 June 2023 at 12noon
- 1st Expression of Interest application window closes – Tuesday 18 July 2023 at 17:00
- For those applicants that are invited to submit a full application, the application window will open at 12noon on Monday 7 August 2023 and close at 12noon on Tuesday 15 September 2023.
To request a copy of the REPF Expression of Interest Form please email UKSPF@bassetlaw.gov.uk
For further information or any queries relating to the REPF please email UKSPF@bassetlaw.gov.uk
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The Bridge skills Hub, Worksop
 Need to bring your workforce together for an away day, or escape from the distractions of the office? Need to host a conference, external meeting or training day? Then The Bridge has just the room for you! Owned and managed by Bassetlaw District Council, The Bridge provides a contemporary bright and modern facility with plenty of versatile spaces ideal for you and your business.
Contact us now to find out more, email: skillshub@bassetlaw.gov.uk, telephone 01909 384802 or visit The Bridge Skills Hub website.
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D2N2 Events
The D2N2 Growth Hub team and through their extensive partner network provide a wide range of events covering HR, social media, business planning and more. These events and courses are free of charge and open to businesses in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire and a fantastic way to upskill your workforce.
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Updated code of practice for food inspections
The Food Standards Agency has published a revised Food Law Code of Practice for England and Northern Ireland. The revised code will help local authorities take a more risk-based and intelligence-driven approach to inspections with more focus on food businesses that pose the greatest risk to consumers.
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The way we communicate is changing
Our old telephone lines are being replaced with a digital network. This means a more reliable, future proof service that will support the UK, its residents and businesses for years to come.
It will affect anything that sends a signal through the old line.
Anyone with these services should check if the #DigitalSwitchover will affect them, so their service isn’t disrupted.
Find out what your business needs to do to be ready.
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Inspire free training
Inspire Learning Nottinghamshire are offering a range of fully funded training packages aimed at supporting employees with their own growth and personal development in digital skills.
Upcoming workshops are as follows:
Using spreadsheets to manage data workshop (non-accredited)
- Tuesday 1 August 2023: 9am - 12noon
Organising and analysing data (Excel level 2) (accredited)
- 11 & 12 July 2023: 9am - 2pm (both days must be attended)
- 8 & 9 August 2023: 9am - 2pm (both days must be attended)
Formulas, Analysis and Publishing Data (Excel Level 3) (accredited)
- 18 & 19 July 2023: 9am – 2pm (both days must be attended)
- 15 & 16 August 2023: 9am – 2pm (both days must be attended)
For further information contact Rebecca Douglas on: rebecca.douglas@inspireculture.org.uk or by calling 07342 068551.
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What are T-Levels?
T-Levels are an alternative to A levels and apprenticeships and give young people the technical and practical skills needed to get them work-ready. They are equivalent to three A levels and students will complete an industry placement which will help them develop the knowledge, attitude and practical skills to thrive in the workplace.
T-Level students spend 80% of the course in the classroom, learning the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.
Industry placements must take place in a work environment, so it's a good idea to offer placements via a T-Level school or college that's close to your business premises.
If you are interested in offering an industry placement, your first step is to get in touch with T-Level schools and colleges near you.
You can find out more about T-Level industry placements by visiting GOV.UK: What are T-Levels?
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Tour of Britain 2023
The Tour Of Britain will pass through Bassetlaw once again this year!
Over 100 riders from the world’s leading teams will tackle stage four of the tour on Wednesday 6 September, with the route starting at Sherwood Forest and passing through Worksop, Harworth, Retford and other areas, before ending in Newark-on-Trent.
This stage will mark the Tour’s fourth visit to Nottinghamshire in seven years. Last year’s visit to the county boosted the local economy by £4.34m thanks to an estimated 225,000 fans lining the route.
Full details of stage four – including the stage route and timetable – will be announced in due course.
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