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Bassetlaw District Council e-Newsletter

11,483 people have taken part in a public engagement survey about the future of local government in Nottinghamshire.

The six-week survey, which closed on Sunday 14 September, invited residents, businesses, and local organisations to share their views on the biggest shake-up to local government in over 50 years, known as Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). The survey was jointly conducted by all nine councils in Nottinghamshire affected by government plans to create new ‘unitary authorities’.

The majority of responses were submitted online, although outreach events and focus groups were also held to ensure the results reflected the diversity of Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.

More Information.

Keeping our Cemeteries Safe

We want our cemeteries to be a safe and well-maintained place for people to visit and each year we are required to carry out headstone and memorial assessments in all of our cemeteries.

This is currently taking place in all council owned cemeteries to ensure that all headstones and memorials are stable and safe.

The assessment involves our trained staff carrying out a visual inspection for damage, followed by a hand test where pressure is applied to check for movement. If a memorial is deemed to be unstable, it may be laid flat to make it safe.

This assessment is done respectfully and, should we identify any unstable memorials or headstones, we will write to the next of kin, relatives or custodians of these resting places at least three times before any action is taken. Should we not receive a reply, we will make the headstone or memorial safe.

Should you have any questions about this assessment, or if you have received any correspondence from us, please contact Sid Lusby, Cemeteries Manager 01909 533 487.

You can also get more information about our cemeteries by visiting our website.

Councillor Grants Help...

Everton Families with Heartfelt Memorial Project

Keep Worksop Miners Welfare
Hall Cool

Worksop Bereavement Group Services

Elections Information for Bassetlaw Residents   Annual Canvass 2025 Each year we contact every household in Bassetlaw to check that we have the correct people registered to vote. Our first communication will have come as an email or letter. From 10th October we will be visiting households that we require a response from that that have not responded. You will be able to identify the member of staff via their Bassetlaw District Council ID card and green lanyard. They will ask you about the details we have on the register for your household and check that they are up-to-date and correct More information.

Postal Vote Reapplication If you’re registered for a postal vote, remember that you need to re-apply every three years. All postal voters who made their current application before 31 October 2023 are required to reapply for their postal vote by 31 January 2026. You can apply online If a new application is not received by 31st January 2026 the Electoral Registration Officer is required by law to cancel the postal vote, and electors will have to vote in a polling station until a new postal vote application is received or if a proxy is appointed.

Babworth and Elkesley Neighbourhood Plan Referendums

On Thursday, 13th November 2025, two neighbourhood plan referendums will take place to ask residents in Babworth and Elkesley whether they would like the Council to use the neighbourhood plans to help it decide planning applications in the neighbourhood area. 

Further information is available on our website: 

Babworth Notice of Referendum

Elkesley Notice of Referendum

Beckingham cum Saundby Community Governance Review

Following a request for a review from Beckingham cum Saundy Parish Council, Bassetlaw District Council considered a report on 18th September 2025 and approved the commencement of a Community Governance Review.

The Council is now conducting the first stage of the review process and is inviting residents and interested organisations to submit their views.

Information relating to the review, including a timetable, can be found on our website.

Find out more and have your say.

The deadline for submissions for the initial consultation stage is 26th November 2025.

Growth grant supports expansion plans for Bassetlaw counselling practice

A counselling practice can offer more support to residents after receiving a Bassetlaw District Council Growth Grant to help back its expansion plans.

Absoluteness, which supports individuals, couples, children and young people with issues from anxiety and bereavement to relationship struggles, started in a front room before moving into its first office at The Retford Enterprise Centre.

Now thanks to a £4k Growth Grant from the council it has been able to fit out a new branch based at Middletons Yard in Worksop.

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Support given to high street businesses in Worksop, Retford and Tuxford

High street businesses in Worksop, Retford and Tuxford have been getting support from Bassetlaw District Council to make upgrades to their shop fronts and improve accessibility.

A slice of Local Government Partnership funding has been used to help independent businesses make improvements to their premises as part of work to encourage investment and create opportunities.

Among those benefitting, KSR accountants in Tuxford who has used its grant of over £9k to upgrade its windows and doors, introduce new signage and paint the shop front.

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New Health and Wellbeing Hub in Worksop reaches new heights

A significant milestone has been reached in the construction of an £8.5million modern, purpose-built Health and Wellbeing Hub in Worksop. A steel signing ceremony has been held symbolising the strong collaboration between the partners involved in bringing about the development. Builders Tilbury Douglas are transforming the long vacant site on Newgate Street, which is owned by Bassetlaw District Council, and when completed the building will be leased to the NHS and operated by the Newgate Medical Group. More Information.

Council commits to further support for Armed Forces Veterans

Bassetlaw District Councillors have committed to do more to support Armed Forces Veterans in our district by backing the Royal British Legion’s ‘Credit their Service’ campaign.

The RBL’s campaign is asking for military compensation to be discounted as income when calculating means tested welfare benefits, including local benefits, and was the subject of a motion to Council as part of last night’s meeting.

Bassetlaw District Council already supports most of the asks of the campaign by discounting military compensation when calculating some local benefits including Council Tax Support, Housing Benefit and Disabled Facilities Grant.

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Are you interested in joining the NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Citizens’ Panel?

• The NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Citizens’ Panel offers an opportunity for people to have their say on a wide range of health and care topics, helping the NHS to plan for future services.
• The Panel is primarily online, and consists of surveys, polls and questionnaires throughout the year. It complements other existing public engagement activity, including events, focus groups and social media.
• To find out more about the Citizens’ Panel and how to join online or by sending an email to: nnicb-nn.citizenspanel@nhs.net