Residents invited to shape the future of the Trent Valley

Residents living in the Trent Valley area are getting the chance to make sure their voice is heard on the future of the region.

‘Know Your Place Trent Valley’ aims to give people living in the area the chance to say what matters most to them both now and in the future, as plans for redevelopment and related projects move forward at the former power stations at West Burton, Cottam and High Marnham.

Mayor of the East Midlands, Claire Ward said: “The Trent Valley has a vital role to place in the future of the East Midlands, with the potential to become a nationally significant centre for clean energy, innovation, and investment.

“It is essential that local communities help shape that future. Through our support for the Trent Supercluster Partnership, we are funding this engagement work to ensure residents have the opportunity to share their ideas, priorities and aspirations for the places where they live and work. I encourage everyone to get involved and have their say.”

It is a joint project led by Bassetlaw District Council covering communities either side of the River Trent including eastern Bassetlaw and parts of West Lindsey, Newark and Sherwood and North Kesteven.

Cllr Charles Adams, Cabinet Member for Business and Skills said: “The Trent Supercluster will see the transformation of the former power stations transformed into a leading hub for clean energy and innovation.

“We want to make sure people are involved and get to share their views on what matters most to them now and looking into the future.”

People are invited to share their priorities, concerns and ideas about their local area throughout the engagement period which runs until 31^st August 2026.

As well as an online response form, a series of in-person events are also taking place across the Trent Valley, with residents welcome at any of the events being held around the region over the summer.

The project is being delivered on behalf of the Trent Supercluster Partnership, funded by the East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) which has identified the Trent Valley as a key component of its Vision for Growth.

To find out more about the Know Your Place Trent Valley, share your views, or when events are taking place visit www.bassetlaw.gov.uk/kyptv/