Worksop Anti-Social Crackdown, Family Fun Day, Bassetlaw Museum & More
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Policing operation cracks down on antisocial behaviour in Worksop
Targeted police efforts are cracking down on prolific offenders responsible for shoplifting and antisocial behaviour in Worksop town centre.
Nottinghamshire Police launched Operation Leadership to target criminality and other nuisance behaviour on the high street and across Worksop town centre more broadly.
Neighbourhood officers in the area have implemented a problem-management plan, which is used by police to analyse a recurring issue and achieve the best possible outcome for communities.
They have introduced a raft of crime prevention methods including new, mobile CCTV units that can be placed in an aisle of a shop overlooking frequently targeted products – which have seen reductions of 53 per cent in some locations.
Body-worn cameras have been handed out to retail staff and a Shop Watch radio scheme has also been established in Memorial Avenue, Bridge Place, and Newcastle Avenue.
Shop Watch provides retailers with radios that connect directly to the force control room and local officers, allowing for a quicker response.
It also enables regular information sharing between the police and businesses through partner meetings.
As part of the response, proactive high-visibility patrols have been increased at peak times to help reassure residents and deter offending.
This is in addition to continuing to arrest and charge offenders and securing civil injunctions to ban people from a specific area, any breach of which would be an arrestable criminal offence.
Gregory Simmonite assaulted, threatened and spat at Iceland shop security staff after stealing chocolate bars in May.
The 46-year-old, of no fixed address, was given a 12-week suspended prison sentence when he appeared at Nottingham Magistrates' Court on 28 July.
He was also made subject to a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order banning him from entering Worksop town centre, consuming alcohol in public anywhere in Bassetlaw, or taking part in antisocial behaviour.
Safeguarding referrals have also been made for some vulnerable residents to provide them with additional, appropriate support.
One woman, who was one of Worksop's most prolific offenders, has been helped by the local neighbourhood team into housing and other support services to prevent further offending.
Officers are also working in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council's antisocial behaviour team to provide additional resources to deter nuisance activity.
Operation Leadership has been enabled by the Hotspot Action Fund – a Home Office-funded project aimed at tackling serious violence, knife crime, and antisocial behaviour in the 20 areas most affected across Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire Police was allocated £1.5m for 2025/26, with the fund supporting a blend of uniformed high-visibility patrols and problem-oriented policing to address the root cause of offending.
Operation Retail is also enabling officers to deal with offenders more quickly.
The process removes the need to interview adult suspects in cases where there is clear and overwhelming evidence capturing the offence, such as CCTV.
It has allowed officers to work more efficiently to put offenders before the courts and free up more time so they can focus on keeping the streets safe.
PC Glenn Turner, of Nottinghamshire Police, said:
"Neighbourhood officers have made progress in tackling shop theft and antisocial behaviour, but there is still work to do.
"We understand that this is really important to the local community and we have undertaken positive steps that have made a difference, but we know concerns in the town centre remain.
"We are facing challenges in Worksop, but we continue to change and adapt our approach to help prevent and reduce criminality.
"Effective policing means using every tool available to us, from hotspot patrols that place officers where they are needed most, to technology that helps us identify offenders quickly.
"Shop Watch radios are an invaluable resource, helping retailers and police work together to tackle persistent shoplifters and bring them before the courts.
"Although we are encouraged by this, we are not complacent and will continue to work with businesses and partners to tackle the issues important to residents."
Content courtesy of Nottinghamshire Police.
Bassetlaw Museum returns with expanded opening hours
Following the successful completion of a major project to preserve its extensive collection, Bassetlaw Museum is expanding its opening hours, allowing visitors to enjoy the museum five days a week from Tuesday 1st September.
In April 2025, the Museum took urgent action to protect its collection after one of its storage facilities were deemed no longer suitable for the safe preservation of its artefacts.
Now that the work has been completed, the museum will now be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10:00am to 4:45pm.
Dr Mike Galer, Curator at Bassetlaw Museum said:
“We want to thank everyone for their patience whilst we carried out the work necessary to protect the museum’s artefacts which are currently in storage.
“We look forward to welcoming back visitors through our doors more often to be able to explore our collections and enjoy everything the museum has to offer.”
The museum will remain closed on Bank Holidays and on Wednesdays for internal stores work, collection work and outreach in the community.
During the school holidays, Bassetlaw Museum will be open Monday to Saturday, offering more opportunities for families and local visitors to enjoy the museum’s collection.
Rededication of Worksop War Memorial
A short service led by the Reverend Nigel Stones, Idle & Sands Benefice and Chaplain to Worksop Branch, Royal British Legion was held in Worksop (Sunday 16th August 2026) to rededicate the war memorial.
This follows the addition of a plaque to the memorial, remembering Sergeant Wayne Rees from Worksop, killed in Iraq in January 2007, whilst serving with The Queen’s Royal Lancers.
Attending the service alongside Sergeant Rees family were Veterans, Civic Dignitaries and Deputy Lieutenant, Colonel Nicholas Hile DL. A tribute to Wayne Rees was delivered by Captain Ange Lansberry, RCMO, The Royal Lancers (Queen Elizabeth’s Own).
Cllr Sybil Fielding, Chair of Bassetlaw District Council and Armed Forces Champion said:
“It was an honour to attend today’s service and lay a wreath to remember and commemorate Sgt Rees. The addition of any new names to the War Memorial always brings profound sadness, but it is vital that we remember, recognise and never forget those from our communities who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”
Len Rubie, Chair of the Worksop Branch of the Royal British Legion said:
“Today was about honouring and commemorating Wayne and his family. I knew Wayne, and like many in our local Armed Forces Community, events like today hit quite hard. Wayne’s plaque is now on the memorial, and in November on Remembrance Sunday when we march past, his name will be there, amongst our fallen heroes.”
Know your Place
Know your Place: Rhodesia is a partnership between Rhodesia Parish Council and Bassetlaw District Council, aimed at encouraging better understanding of the local area and the identification of a set of local priorities.
Next Tuesday, 25 August 2026, a Know your Place event is being hosted in Rhodesia, providing an opportunity for all interested parties to engage with a range of maps about the local area and contribute to the emerging list of local priorities.
The details of the event are as follows:
Tuesday 25 August 2026
Between 4PM and 7PM
Rhodesia Village Hall, 11 Tylden Road, Rhodesia, Worksop, S80 3HL
You can find out more about Know Your Place: Rhodesia at: https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/.../know-your-place-rhodesia/
You can also learn about the background to the initiative at: https://www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/.../introducing-know-your.../
It's not long now until Bassetlaw Foodbank's family fun day
Entry is free and there will be games, treats, a bouncy castle, live music and lots to entertain everyone.
Join in the fun on Thursday 20th August, from 11am at Community Way, off Shrewsbury Road, Worksop, S80 2TU
BFB is a non-profit, charitable organisation which works to alleviate food insecurity and poverty.
You can donate directly to the BFB warehouse, but there are also lots of fantastic community partners where you can leave your donations.
These include the Asdas at Sandy Land, Retford & Harworth, Sainsburys, Tesco, The Well, The Crossing, Worksop Priory, lots of Co-Ops &One Stops and more!
For more details on how to make vital donations, check out the BFB website: https://bassetlawfoodbank.org/donate/ or https://www.facebook.com/bassetlaw.foodbank
NFRS & EMAS Continue Co-Responder Partnership In Nottinghamshire
Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS) and East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) have renewed their co-responder partnership, supporting the continued delivery of the scheme from East Leake and Misterton Fire Stations.
The updated agreement sets out how specially trained on-call firefighters can assist with certain Category 1 medical emergencies when operationally available, providing early support until ambulance colleagues arrive.
The scheme forms part of the ongoing collaborative working between the two emergency services, helping to support communities across Nottinghamshire. Firefighters taking part receive specialist training and operate within a jointly agreed clinical governance framework.
Andy Macey, Area Manager of Response at Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service, said:
"We are pleased to continue working alongside East Midlands Ambulance Service through the co-responder scheme.
"This long-standing partnership enables specially trained firefighters to provide additional support at certain medical emergencies when available, complementing the vital work of ambulance crews and helping us work together to meet the needs of our communities."
Michael Barnett-Connolly, Head of Community Response at East Midlands Ambulance Service said:
“I am so pleased that EMAS has revisited the NFRS co-responder schemes partnership working initiative. This collaborative working partnership between our emergency service will no doubt improve and save more lives in our communities.
“When a patient is in out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA), the first three to five minutes is critical. Getting hands on the chest, performing CPR and using a defibrillator on the patient with a shockable rhythm can significantly increase the chances of survival.
“NFRS can help with these vital first few minutes to help the patient get a Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC), whilst the professional ambulance service is enroute to the incident.
“This renewed agreement came into effect in June 2026 and will continue to support joint working between the two organisations to help make a difference to our patients and the communities we serve.
“I look forward to developing this important initiative in collaboration with NFRS”.
Content courtesy of Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service.
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