Latest news – 22 May Shop fronts improved following action Two shops in Shirebrook have been tidied up thanks to enforcement action. Bolsover District Council sent S215 warning letters to the owners of the shops requesting improvements to the properties as they were viewed as adversely affecting the area. This action was taken following complaints…
Latest news – 15 May Alder Close development comes to completion The development at Alder Close in Shirebrook has come to completion. In this film we hear Project Manager Karl Beresford talk about what it’s replaced and what the new residents can look forward to. Read more https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKBDC/bulletins/417401c
Latest news – 8 May Physical activity increases across Bolsover District A recent survey has revealed an increase in the number of residents in Bolsover District who are active, and a decrease in those classified as inactive. The latest Active Lives Adult Survey results (November 2024 to November 2025), published by Sport England, show that…
Latest news – 1 May Action taken to put brakes on car cruising Action has been taken to stop dangerous car cruising along the A617 at Doe Lea. Bolsover District Council has taken firm enforcement action following a large-scale event that took place on 28 March 2026. The area is a known hotspot for car…
Latest news – 24 April Shirebrook Marketplace nearing completion A plan to revitalise Shirebrook Market Place is nearing completion. Bolsover District Council has invested £2million into the delivery of the final two phases of the Shirebrook Market RE:imagined project which has seen the area completely renovated. The project has seen public realm improvements and the…
Latest news – 23 April Welcome to the April edition of the Physical Activity & Sports Development Team e-newsletter! This month, we’re bringing you updates on our up‑and‑coming Holiday Activity and Food (HAF) Programme taking place during the May half‑term, along with the latest news from our Active Communities sessions running across the district. We’ll…
Latest news – 11 April Household Membership now available You can now get your whole household (max. 6 people) joined up to our fabulous Go! Active leisure centre for just £400 for the whole year! Take out our exclusive Household Membership and up to six people living in the same household will receive the following,…
Latest news – 3 April Food waste collections begin Thank you to everyone who has made good use of their new food waste caddies. We have now completed our first week of collections with our new lorries and staff. Just a reminder that your new bin is collected weekly so make sure you put it…
Latest news – 27 March Celebrating Women in Sport: Elle Mann Meets Sarina Wiegman Activity Leader Elle Mann, Activity Leader recently sat down with none other than Sarina Wiegman, Head Coach of the England Women’s National Football Team. In this inspiring conversation, Elle, who works for Bolsover District Council, and Sarina discuss the phenomenal rise…
Latest news – 13 March Tackling issue of empty homes Action is being taken to reduce the number of empty homes. Bolsover District Council is set to introduce an Empty Homes Council Tax to help reduce the number of empty properties in the district. National Empty Homes Week runs from 9 to 15 March and the Council…
