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Ready for an adventure? Rebel Rangers is back – bigger, bolder, and now in both Nottinghamshire AND Derbyshire! This February half term through to Easter, join the ultimate family challenge and keep the kids entertained like never before!
Rebel Rangers is an interactive trail designed for families with children aged 5-14, encouraging you to explore some of the region’s most iconic days out, heritage sites and green spaces while uncovering fascinating stories from the past.
The campaign first launched in Newark and Sherwood during summer 2025, where hundreds of families took part and loved the experience. Now, it’s back - bigger and bolder and in collaboration with Bassetlaw District Council, Bolsover District Council, and Nottinghamshire County Council.
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Bassetlaw District Council’s Licensing Committee has approved four amendments to its Street Trading Policy and has now referred this decision to Full Council in March, where councillors will decide if the policy should be adopted.
Two of the amendments put to the Licensing Committee on Wednesday 14th January included the introduction of a new type of street trading consent called a ‘Premise Pitch Consent’. This will allow business premises, such as pubs, to host licensed Mobile Street Traders, without the 20-minute restriction that is normally applied.
A further amendment will allow mobile street traders and businesses applying for a Premise Pitch Consent to pay their licencing fees in instalments over the course of the period of their consent, rather than in full at the point of application.
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Three businesses in Worksop and Retford are welcoming the new year in new premises on the high street after securing funding from Bassetlaw District Council.
Treat Yourself and C. H. Lettings in Retford and Bistro U Budynia in Worksop received a share of £20k to spend on improvements including new flooring, decorating, signage and equipment.
The funding has come from the council’s High Street Shop Fit Out Grants, which support new businesses with structural works or equipment needed to trade from currently vacant premises within town centres.
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The curtain has risen on some new improvements that will help Retford’s Majestic Theatre to attract more visitors and make the building more accessible.
A £1,300 Community Grant from a group of Bassetlaw District Councillors has transformed the auditorium with a brand-new counter fitted next to the confectionery counter, allowing the theatre to improve the customer experience, increase sales of products such as sweets and soft drinks, and provide improved accessibility for disabled patrons.
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The first public consultation for the STEP Fusion prototype power plant at West Burton is now live!
A range of events will be hosted in villages throughout the area around the West Burton site, to share emerging proposals and facilitate discussion with local people.
The proposals cover the early planning site layout, transport options and economic opportunities along with the long-term vision for the site.
All details are available on the STEP Fusion website.
The consultation will run until 11 March 2026.
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Literacy Volunteers Needed!
Are you passionate about books?
Do you want to make a meaningful impact on a child's life?
If so, why not consider becoming a Literacy Volunteer and help children discover the joys of reading?
No prior experience necessary - just a love for reading and a desire to inspire young minds.
More information.
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Public Drop-in for Residents and Businesses Affected by Flooding
The Environment Agency are holding another public drop-in for residents and businesses affected by flooding.
Date: Thursday, 22nd January 2026.
Venue: Worksop Library, Memorial Avenue, S80 2BP.
Time: 9:30am to 12:00pm
Come along to share your views, seek advice and receive an update since the previous drop-in.
If you’re unable to attend but would like to share your experience, please email: emdenquiries@environment-agency.co.uk
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 Postal Vote Reapplication
If you’re registered for a postal vote, new rules mean that you need to re-apply every three years. If you need to reapply and have not already responded you will have received a reminder letter from us. We will also be sending out emails to electors we hold email addresses for.
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 a proxy is appointed.
You can also re-apply online.
If you apply online you do not need to return the paper application form.
Annual Health and Wellbeing New Year Networking Event
Our annual Health and Wellbeing New Year Networking Event, hosted by Muslim Charity, will be taking place on Wednesday, 4th February 2026!
It's an opportunity for organisations and groups working across health, wellbeing, sport, and leisure to come together for a day of connection, conversation, and collaboration.
Venue: Muslim Charity, Eaton Hall, DN22 0PR.
Time: 11:00am to 2:30pm.
Find out more and secure your spot on TicketSource.
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A road closure will be in place for Park Street, outside Eyres in Worksop, from Monday 9th February until Friday 20th February.
The road will be fully closed between the junction of Westgate and Newgate Street, which will prevent traffic travelling directly from Bridge Street to Park Street, Sparken Hill and Newgate Street, and visa versa.
Motorists visiting the Newgate Street Medical Practice, pharmacies, the Savoy Cinema, and the Bassetlaw District Council Offices and car parks, should follow the diversion signs or use other local routes to access Newgate Street from Park Street and Sparken Hill for the duration of this road closure
The road closure will be in place to allow Tilbury Douglas to connect the new Health and Wellbeing Hub to the main sewage system by excavating a four-meter deep trench.
When it is possible to do so, Park Street will reopen to traffic travelling from Sparken Hill and Park Street towards Bridge Street. All footpaths will remain open as they are now.
After these dates, the junction will revert to its current layout.
On behalf of contractors Tilbury Douglas and their road traffic management partners Doocey, we apologise for any disruption this will cause.
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Improvements for Langold Country Park
We want to let you know about some improvements that are happening around the park over the next few weeks:
New Water Treatment Plant
We’re installing a new water treatment plant for our toilet block and the splash park so that we can improve our environmental impact and future-proof our park and toilet facilities for years to come.
Car Park
Installing a new water treatment plant means there’ll be a lot of activity and some big machinery, which means we need to close the main car park, from the Church Lane entrance, between 19th and 24th January. We’re sorry for the disruption this will cause.
Alternative Parking
You can still visit the park, but please use the car park at the Doncaster Road entrance.
Toilet Block
This work, in addition to the vandalism that happened before Christmas, means the toilets will continue to be closed until the end of February while we carry out some essential work.
Footpath Closures
A few footpaths will be temporarily closed during this time too, so please follow any signs around the park.
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