Bassetlaw District Council e-newsletter

Bassetlaw District Council sent this bulletin at 13-06-2025 05:15 PM BST

Bassetlaw District Council e-Newsletter

Infographic on the potential benefits that STEP will bring to Bassetlaw.

A record £2.5 billion of additional funding has been announced this week by the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, to support the development of the world’s first fusion power plant.

The new prototype plant, known as STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) will be built at the site of the former West Burton A coal power station near Retford and Gainsborough.

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Work is underway to help put Bassetlaw on the map as a place to shop, visit, eat and live

Bassetlaw District Council have joined forces with local businesses and stakeholders to capture the character and vibrancy of Bassetlaw and promote it through new websites and marketing campaigns.

The first to launch is called ‘Discover Retford’ which is aiming to inspire visitors, residents and businesses alike to explore the wonderful attractions, shops, cuisine and events the area has to offer.

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Have your say on Bassetlaw District Council car parks

Bassetlaw District Council is inviting residents and businesses to help improve the overall parking experience at its car parks in Worksop and Retford.

A Car Park Conversation was launched on 9^th June to get an understanding of how the Council car parks are viewed when it comes to areas including safety, accessibility, lighting, signage and EV charging.

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Tony Eaton, Julie Leigh and Darrell Pulk.

Exciting new play equipment arrives in time for the summer months

Young people across Worksop are benefitting from exciting new play equipment being installed in time to enjoy over the summer months.

Bassetlaw District Council is investing £158k as part of a play area improvement scheme which includes new climbing frames, trim trails, new surfacing and sensory boards at parks including Meadow Lea, Farr Park and Raymoth Lane.

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Illustration of a ballot box and ballot paper.

Ranskill By-election

On Thursday, 10th July 2025 a by-election will be taking place to elect a district Councillor for Ranskill Ward.

Further information is available on our website:

Notice of vacancy

Notice of election

Statement of persons nominated

Notice of election agents' names and offices

Grants boost festivities for Langold 100th Anniversary

Lynne Dixon, John Shephard, Tony Eaton, Michael Szarelis, Worksop Royal British Legion and students from Worksop Holy Family RC Primary School.

Grants to support Remembrance project in
Worksop

Lynne Schuller, joe Horrocks, Deb Cameron and members of Harworth and Bircotes Young People's Centre.

Julie Leigh presenting at the UKSPF and REPF Celebratory Event

Update from Julie Leigh, Leader of Bassetlaw District Council

Last week I attended an event at The Bridge Skills Hub in Worksop to celebrate projects across the district which have been supported by the £3.4 million we secured from the government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

It was good to hear from community groups, volunteers and businesses about the positive impact the investment has had on providing an uplift in skills, cultural opportunities, community engagement, and business growth.

We have now secured £1.3 million of UKSPF monies for the year ahead and I thought I would focus this week on how residents and businesses can benefit from this, through the three priorities of Communities and Place, Support for Local Businesses and People and Skills.

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