Bassetlaw
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Bassetlaw, in the far north of Nottinghamshire, is home to the market towns of Worksop and Retford. Worksop is known as the “Gateway to the Dukeries,” an area rich in grand estates like Clumber Park, Welbeck Abbey, and Thoresby Hall. Retford, one of the oldest boroughs in England, has a thriving market square and riverside walks along the River Idle. The Chesterfield Canal winds through the district, while Sherwood Forest extends into its southern reaches, adding heritage and natural beauty.
The local authority for this district is: Bassetlaw District Council - responsible for district-level services. Since Nottinghamshire is a two-tier area, county-level services are handled by: Nottinghamshire County Council.
Constituencies in Bassetlaw
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Wards in Bassetlaw
Bassetlaw is divided into 25 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Beckingham
- Blyth
- Carlton
- Clayworth
- East Markham
- East Retford East
- East Retford North
- East Retford South
- East Retford West
- Everton
- Harworth
- Langold
- Misterton
- Rampton
- Ranskill
- Sturton
- Sutton
- Tuxford and Trent
- Welbeck
- Worksop East
- Worksop North
- Worksop North East
- Worksop North West
- Worksop South
- Worksop South East