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Bassetlaw District Council
Business e-Newsletter
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Food Hall Operator Opportunity
Retford Buttermarket
Bassetlaw District Council wants to hear from experienced food hall and hospitality operators for a new venture at Retford’s historic Buttermarket.
This town centre venue has the potential to become a vibrant indoor street food destination, supporting independent food businesses and welcoming residents, visitors and community events.
The operator can help shape a commercially successful, fit-for-purpose venue alongside the Council during final design and fit-out. The food hall will offer diverse food experiences, boost town centre footfall and support the evening and weekend economy.
We seek an operator with proven experience in hospitality, venue management, food halls or similar leisure destinations, bringing vision, innovation and commercial expertise.
Benefits include:
- Prime town centre location in Retford Market Square
- Influence on final venue design
- Long-term lease opportunity
- Support and grow independent food businesses
- Lead a key Retford regeneration project
Interested?
The tender opportunity is now live, and expressions of interest are invited until 12noon on 27 November 2026.
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Are you thinking about starting a business, developing a new idea, or looking for ways to grow your organisation?
Join us at Middletons Yard for our upcoming Business Support Surgery on Thursday 19th November, where you can access free one-to-one support tailored to your needs.
Whether you're taking your first steps in business, planning for growth, or exploring new opportunities, our experienced advisors are here to help you move forward with confidence.
📅 Thursday 19th November
🕤 9:30am – 3:30pm
📍 Middletons Yard, Potter Street, Worksop, S80 2FT
Appointments are limited and booking is essential.
We look forward to supporting you on your business journey.
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Know you should be posting, but not sure what to say, where to say it, or how to find the time? This hands-on workshop is designed for local small businesses and startups who want to stop guessing and start building a social media presence that works.
Over four practical hours, you’ll get clear on which platforms are right for your business and learn what’s working now on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn, with a look at TikTok and YouTube too. You’ll create real content as you go, including editing Reels on your phone using Edits. Video doesn’t need to be scary, and you’ll leave having made your first one.
Whether you’re just starting out or already posting regularly and want to sharpen your approach, you’ll be working at your own level, with tasks to suit both beginners and more experienced users, and time to ask your own questions.
The workshop will be delivered by Beryl Pettitt of Ridgeway Marketing, an experienced marketer and business trainer.
You’ll leave with:
- A clear plan for which platforms to focus on
- Content ideas and a simple posting calendar
- Your first edited Reel video
- A personal 30-day action plan
Please bring your smartphone (with Edits and Canva installed if you can), and a few photos or clips from your business.
When: 25th November 2026
Time: 10am-2pm (lunch break included)
Where: Middletons Yard, Worksop, S80 2FT
Small group, so places are limited. Book now by contacting fiona.humpage@bassetlaw.gov.uk
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Free Support to Help Your Worksop Business Thrive
Independent businesses in Worksop town centre can now access free support through the Worksop High Street Business Support Programme, delivered by YTKO and funded through the Pride in Place and the Worksop Together Board.
Designed to help businesses attract more customers, improve marketing and plan for growth, the programme offers one-to-one support, workshops, networking opportunities and practical business resources.
Please Note: The programme is available to eligible independent businesses located within the defined Worksop town centre area only.
Ready to grow your business? Find out more and register today and discover how free specialist support could help your business thrive.
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EMCCA Growth Hub - Free business training, November 2026
EMCCA Growth Hub offers free webinars and workshops for businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs across Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Eligibility varies by event.
Online webinars
4, 11, 18 & 25 November: Is Self-Employment for Me?
5 November: Getting Ready for the Employment Rights Act
11 November: 20 Simple Ways to Get Your Website Generating More Business
19 November: Optimise Your Social Media Profiles
25 November: Introduction to Microsoft Copilot for Business
In-person workshops for established businesses
3 November: Harnessing AI for Business – Derby
4 & 26 November: Vibe Coding: Using AI to Improve Websites, Write Code and Build Apps – Nottingham and Mansfield
10 November: Practical Guide to Leadership & Management – Chesterfield
12 November: Practical Guide to Marketing – Edwinstowe
17 November: Mastering Video Content for Social Media and More – Radcliffe on Trent
18 November: Scaling Sales with RevOps & CRM – The Tangent Business Hub
24 November: Making the Most of Google Analytics – Long Eaton
View times, eligibility and booking details on the EMCCA Growth Hub events page.
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As a Regional Keep Britain Working Vanguard Area, EMCCA is sharing an opportunity for employers across the East Midlands to contribute to a better understanding of what helps people stay healthy and thrive at work.
As part of the Keep Britain Working programme, employers are invited to take part in a quick, anonymous survey.
The survey aims to help build a better understanding of workplace health, including:
- The challenges employers are experiencing
- What support and interventions are making a difference
- How workplace health and employment can be better understood
Employers can also express an interest in a new employer data project, which will explore workplace absence through anonymous data sharing and benchmarking.
If you are an employer in the East Midlands, you can take part in the survey and share your views Understanding Sickness Absence Data: An Employer Survey – Fill in form.
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