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1 day ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
Cllr Tony Eaton has been sworn in as the new Chair of Bassetlaw District Council during the Council’s Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 14th May. Cllr Eaton succeeds Cllr Susan Shaw in the role and will be assisted this year by Cllr David Naylor as Vice Chair. Cllr Tony Eaton, Chair of Bassetlaw District Council said:“It is with a great deal of pride and pleasure that I accept this nomination as Chair of the council.
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6 days ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
Bassetlaw District Council alongside the Worksop and Retford branches of the Royal British Legion have come together to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day. Dignitaries, veterans and other invited guests gathered at Retford Town Hall on Thursday 8th May to mark 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Second World War came to an end in Europe in 1945 as we both celebrate victory and also remember those who lost their lives.
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1 week ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
Move More in May will end on a high with a celebration event in Retford recognising a month of movement from Bassetlaw residents. Over the coming weeks, people will be encouraged to move more and get active in whichever way they can, culminating with a celebration event in Kings’ Park on Friday 30th May providing a day of fun for all the family.
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2 weeks ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
“On Friday, Nottinghamshire police concluded their crime scene investigation at the site of the explosion on John Street, Worksop, but the wider investigation continues. It means the site has now been handed over to Bassetlaw District Council’s Building Control Team. “The site cordon has now been significantly reduced and will remain in place for the next few days to cover the final demolition and clearance works to the properties at 24, 26 and 28 John Street.
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2 weeks ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
A Retford woman has been ordered to pay a total of £748 by Mansfield Magistrates Court for failing to ensure her rubbish was properly disposed of, less than a month after pleading guilty to a similar offence. Environmental Health Officers from Bassetlaw District Council discovered waste including a builder’s bag of rubbish and cardboard boxes dumped along Bracken Lane in Retford on 31st July 2024.
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2 weeks ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
Bassetlaw Museum is taking positive action to help preserve its extensive and historically valuable collection for future generations. A wide assortment of artifacts, not currently on display at the museum due to limited space, are stored off-site and urgently need relocating due to the existing storage building no longer being suitable to safely preserve the museum’s archive collection.
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4 weeks ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
On Saturday evening, one of our communities experienced a tragic and traumatic event, an explosion at a house in Worksop. “I’d like to thank the emergency services, specialist recovery teams and the wide number of agencies who were quick to respond, and for the work they have done in the days since to support the people who have been directly affected, and the wider community. “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of David Howard who sadly lost his life.
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1 month ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
Information for residents wishing to return to their homes:As part of their ongoing investigations, Nottinghamshire Police continue to work at the scene, along with specialist teams. This is expected to continue for the next few days. An internal cordon has been placed around the area of their investigation and residents whose homes are located within this cordon are not currently permitted to return to their homes.
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1 month ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
“We have all been shocked and concerned by yesterday’s incident on John Street in Worksop, which has had a huge impact on this community. “I would like to offer my condolences to the family and friends of the man who has sadly lost his life and offer my sympathy to everyone who has been affected by this tragic incident. “I’d like to praise the swift actions of the emergency services and other agencies whose quick response has prevented any further loss of life.
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1 month ago | 
bassetlaw.gov.uk | Phil Mitchell |Potter Street
A group in Rampton that is working to tackle social isolation and loneliness has been supported with a Bassetlaw Councillor Community Grant. The Rampton Friendship Group has been running in the village for just over a year and meets once a month on a Wednesday. All residents of Rampton and Woodbeck are welcome and the meetings are helping to restore a sense of community and wellbeing, as well as provide a warm spaces through the colder months.
