Bassetlaw District Flooding Engagement

Bassetlaw has experienced repeated flooding in recent years, and we understand how important it is to keep our communities informed and involved.

To support this, we’ve been holding drop-in sessions at libraries in Retford and Worksop, giving residents a chance to speak directly with us, ask questions, and share concerns. We will continue running these sessions — but we want to make them as helpful and relevant as possible.

Flooding in Bassetlaw District - Storm Babet, October 2023.

Get involved

Want to stay informed? Register with EHQ to interact with the tools on this page. For useful details, refer to the information section on the right.

You can subscribe to follow this project to receive regular updates about flood-related developments in Bassetlaw straight to your email inbox. We will be sending out a quarterly newsletter to all participants who sign up!

Use the 'Drop-In Feedback' tab below to share any feedback or specific questions you’d like us to cover at upcoming sessions. Your input helps shape how we support you and your community.

Check the 'News Feed' tab below for regular updates on what's happening in Bassetlaw. We'll post project updates, maintenance works, and information about library drop-in sessions. We'll also share any drop-in feedback here that we feel may be helpful or of interest to everyone.

Please note: News Feed items do not trigger notifications, so be sure to check back regularly to stay informed!

Sign up for Flood Alerts and Warnings

Different flood warning icons with varying degrees of severity.

For an accessible description of what the icons mean and what you should do if they are issued, visit our website at:

GOV.UK - Flood Alerts and what they mean

Scan or click the QR code to sign up for warnings

Bassetlaw has experienced repeated flooding in recent years, and we understand how important it is to keep our communities informed and involved.

Flooding in Bassetlaw District - Storm Babet, October 2023.

Get involved

Want to stay informed? Register with EHQ to interact with the tools on this page. For useful details, refer to the information section on the right.

Use the 'Drop-In Feedback' tab below to share any feedback or specific questions you’d like us to cover at upcoming sessions. Your input helps shape how we support you and your community.

Please note: News Feed items do not trigger notifications, so be sure to check back regularly to stay informed!

Sign up for Flood Alerts and Warnings

For an accessible description of what the icons mean and what you should do if they are issued, visit our website at:

GOV.UK - Flood Alerts and what they mean

Scan or click the QR code to sign up for warnings

Drop-In Feedback

💬 Have Your Say on Flood Drop-In Sessions

Do you have any questions you'd like answered at the next drop-in session? Or ideas on how we can make the sessions more useful and engaging for you?

📝 Use the comments box to share your feedback or submit a question. Your input helps us shape better sessions for the whole community.

Please note that this comments section is not monitored continuously, and we are not able to process requests for data and information under Environmental Information Regulations or Freedom Of Information. If you would like to request information or data please contact EMDEnquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk to ensure that your request receives the best possible response within the statutory timescales.

Will anything ever be done about the choke point under Bridge Street in Worksop?

Stephen Sullivan asked 3 months ago

The culvert under Bridge Street restricts the flow of water through the town centre. It is likely that this culvert, along with multiple other culverts and bridges throughout the town, contributes to water backing up and flooding during high flow events. At this moment in time, it is not possible to remove the culvert due to the presence of the commercial units and road which are situated directly over the top of the culvert. Dredging to create a deeper channel at this location is not viable due to this not being an efficient or effective way to manage flood risk in the area. You can find out more about the work we are currently doing to manage flooding in Worksop by navigating to the right-hand side of the webpage.