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 The Prime Minister has announced that there will be a General Election on 4th July.
If you were registered to vote for the 2nd May elections and still live at the same address, you do not need to register to vote again.
As postal vote packs cannot be printed until after candidate nominations close on Friday 7th June, it would be prudent for UK voters living overseas to consider setting up a proxy vote now, so that they have someone they trust to vote on their behalf.
If you plan to be away on holiday on Thursday July of 4th you can register for a postal or proxy vote at: www.gov.uk/vote-uk-election You should do this as soon as possible before the deadline of 5pm Wednesday 19th June.
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The Bassetlaw Local Plan 2020 – 2038 will reach its final stage on 29th May 2024 with a report to Extraordinary Council recommending the plan’s adoption by Bassetlaw District Council.
After eight rounds of public and stakeholder consultation since 2015, and following the independent Planning Inspectorate carrying out an Examination in Public, the Bassetlaw Local Plan (with the Inspector’s main modifications) was found to be sound and capable of adoption.
This would fulfil the Council’s legal duty to have an adopted Local Plan and supports the Government’s target of every local authority having an up-to-date adopted Local Plan in place.
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D-Day Commerations
The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings are being commemorated by the Worksop, and Retford and District Royal British Legions.
A service of commemoration will take place in both towns on Thursday 6th June, as events are also held across the rest of the UK and in Normandy.
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Bassetlaw District Council’s Leader excited and optimistic for the future
The Leader of Bassetlaw District Council has been reflecting on success in the district over the past 12 months and is excited for its future.
Cllr James Naish, speaking at the Council’s Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday 15th May, highlighted how the Council’s Vision 2040 and Corporate Plan for 2023-27 have been adopted and supported as a positive, long-term future for the district.
Cllr James Naish, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council, said:
“When I look back over the 12-month period, I believe that it is one which lays the foundations for a successful administration delivering on the priorities that were presented to the electorate only one year ago and received overwhelming support during last summer’s consultation.
“I remain hugely excited and optimistic for the district’s future and look forward to seeing the administration mature and evolve further over the next 12 months.”
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Council appoints new Chairman for 2024-25
 Cllr Sue Shaw has been sworn in as the new Chairman of Bassetlaw District Council during the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 15th May.
Cllr Shaw succeeds Cllr Deborah Merryweather as Chairman and will be assisted this year by Cllr Tony Eaton as Vice-Chairman.
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Bassetlaw marks 45th anniversary of Twinning
Bassetlaw District Council has been helping to mark the 45th anniversary of Retford and Bassetlaw’s twinning with Pfungstadt.
Former Council Chairman, Cllr Deborah Merryweather met with around 20 guests from Germany who visited the district for a memorable weekend of activities including sightseeing, concerts, and celebrations organised by Bassetlaw Twinning Association.
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Move More in May is set to end on a high thanks to a celebration event in Retford that will recognise a month of movement from Bassetlaw people.
Over the last three weeks, people have been encouraged to move more and get active in whichever way they can. And with the finish line now in sight, the event in Kings’ Park on Thursday 30th May will celebrate all their achievements and provide a day of fun for all the family.
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Harworth Colliery Football Club have scored a crucial goal in improving safety and security at their ground thanks to some teamwork by two local councillors.
Ward Members for Harworth and Bircotes, Cllr Joe Horrocks and Cllr Lynne Schuller, who is also Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at Bassetlaw District Council, have donated £500 from their allocation of Councillor Community Grants to support the club and protect it from future anti-social behaviour and vandalism, as well as improving facilities for spectators.
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 A snapshot of artworks created over six decades by a retired Retford arts teacher is going on show at Bassetlaw Museum.
The exhibition titled “From Pets to Portugal” features oil paintings created by Derrick Spence and covers a wide range of themes with a special focus on animals and landscapes.
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Bassetlaw District Council is urging residents to apply for free upgrades to help make their homes warmer and cheaper to heat through £2.1 million of Government funded Home Upgrade Grant Phase 2 (HUG 2) for the coming year.
Homeowners, who are not on mains gas and are on low incomes, may be eligible for energy efficiency improvements which could include wall and loft insulation, solar PV panels and air source heat pumps.
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