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Bassetlaw District Council e-Newsletter

Budget Conversation

There's still time to get involved in helping to shape future services and balance the books at Bassetlaw District Council.

The council is inviting residents, businesses and stakeholders to take part in the Budget Conversation, a survey to find out which services people use the most and capture any ideas on ways to make potential savings.

Those who complete the survey also have the chance to win one of six £25 Love2Shop vouchers.

To take part in the five-minute survey visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/budget-2024

Latest News

'Happy to Chat' Benches Tackle Loneliness

Muslim Charity and Bassetlaw District Council have installed nine ‘Happy to Chat’ benches across Bassetlaw to address the growing concern of loneliness.

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Budding Entrepreneurs Take to Retford Market

Budding entrepreneurs in Retford are getting the chance to experience the real world of retail at the district's first Young Traders Market on Saturday 16th November.

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New Machinery for Bowls Club a 'Game Changer'

Misterton Bowls Club has purchased game changing machinery that will help to keep their green playing and looking great thanks to a Councillor Community Grant.

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More Community Flood Resilience Stores

Bassetlaw District Council has increased the number of its Community Flood Resilience Stores with new containers in Retford and Dunham-on-Trent.

The Flood Resilience Stores contain sandbags and other equipment that can be used to help protect homes and businesses in the event of a flood.

This takes the total number of flood stores in Bassetlaw to 23, with new additions being located at Cobwell Road (Retford) and Dunham-on-Trent Village Hall. Two more stores are also planned to provide support for Gamston and West Drayton, and Normanton-on-Trent, in addition to those already located in town centres, suburban areas and village locations.

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Flood Management Work at Worksop's Farr Park

Bassetlaw District Council is carrying out more flood management work on the brook which runs through Farr Park in Worksop.

Contractors are on site carrying out clearance and de-silting work at the southern end of the park near Chapel Walk and will be working their way upstream to Poplar Close, with the aim of helping to ease the flow of water.

It follows work carried out near Brook Terrace last month, resulting in the removal of debris, overgrown shrubbery, and rubbish from the waterway.

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Tuxford Town Council: Call for Sites Invitation - closing date 29 November 2024

Tuxford Town Council (TTC) is currently in the process of updating its Neighbourhood Plan. As part of this process, they have issued a formal Call for Sites to identify land within the Tuxford area that may be suitable for future development. The Neighbourhood Plan will play a key role in shaping the future development of Tuxford, providing local residents and stakeholders with a voice in how the town evolves.

The Call for Sites is an opportunity for landowners to put forward land they believe could be considered for housing, employment, recreational spaces, or other community uses. 

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Flooding Public Drop In Sessions

Environment Agency Public Drop in for Residents and Businesses Affected by Flooding   Thursday 28th November 9:00AM - 12:00PM Worksop Library, Memorial Avenue, S802BP   If you are unable to attend but would like to share your experience, please email: emdenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk

Environment Agency Public Drop in for Residents and Businesses Affected by Flooding   Wednesday 4th December 9:00AM - 12:00PM Retford Library, 17 Churchgate, DN22 6PE   If you are unable to attend but would like to share your experience, please email: emdenquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk

Investment to Benefit Tenants' Health and Wellbeing

Bassetlaw District Council is investing £200k to help more of its tenants live healthier and independent lives in their own homes for longer.

The Council plans to adapt a minimum of 20 homes by installing accessible bathrooms that include a level access shower, have ramped entrances and are wheelchair accessible, among other adaptations.

The Funding was secured through the Government's Better Care Fund and will allow the Council to adopt a proactive approach to installing adaptations in its properties by having homes ready for people when they need them, rather than waiting for an adaptation referral to be received.

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Upcoming Events

Retford Big Market Day takes plaace this Saturday (16th Novemember) in Retford Market Square, Town Hall and Town Centre. Crafts & Saturady Markets 8:30am - 2:30pm and Farmers' Market 8:30am - 1:00pm.

Meet the team at STEP at thier next community event  at Retford Town Hall on Friday 22 November between 11- 4pm.

There’s no need to sign-up, entry is free, so pop in anytime!

Dr. James Cowan, the STEP Programme Director, will provide an overview presentation at 11:30am with a second session at 1:30pm.

Don’t miss out on the special guest appearance by the robot dog!

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