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Bassetlaw District Council e-Newsletter

Multi million-pound investment in Council tenants' homes

More than £103 million is being invested in Bassetlaw District Council tenants’ homes over the next five years to make sure they are well maintained, safe and energy efficient. It is part of a five-year plan for the Housing Capital Programme for 2025/26 to 2029/30 and was approved by councillors at a Cabinet Meeting on Thursday 6th February. The report will now be sent to full council on 27th February. Read the full story.

Bassetlaw Residents in financial need getting council tax support

Bassetlaw District Council has been setting out how it plans to support those most in need when it comes to paying their council tax. Cabinet members met on 6th February to discuss changes to the Council Tax Reduction (CTR) scheme for 2025/26, which will be in place from 1st April 2025, to make sure working age people don’t miss out through an increase in their benefits. The Council can provide an 88% reduction in Council tax, with individuals and families, who are on benefits or incomes less than £99.99 per week providing the additional 12 percent. Read the full story.

Bassetlaw Spring Clean returns for another year It’s that time of year again when communities across the district come together to give their local areas a spruce up for spring. Read the full story.

What's going on this month?

There are lots of opportunities for Tenants to come along to our groups over the next month. Whether you want to speak to someone from Housing to raise an issue or if you just want to come for a coffee, biscuit and a chat, there is a group for you.

Last month we supported tenants with issues such as requesting an adaptation, getting a new Tunstall pendant and much more. So, if you’re not sure where to go with an issue, please come to one of our meetings and we will be on hand to support you.

See the below list for some of the events on offer over the next month.

You can find a full list of upcoming events on our website.

Severn Trent Big Difference Scheme

For any household with a total income below £22,010, Severn Trent’s Big Difference Scheme can offer a reduction of your water bills. Severn Trent assess household income to calculate how much of a reduction you are eligible for. The scheme runs for 12 months at a time and customers can apply again at the end of each year-long period. Go to the Severn Trent website for more information.

Review of our involved tenant rewards

On 24th January Bassetlaw District Council tenants and staff worked together to review how we reward tenants who are involved and give up their spare time to volunteer for our groups, roles and surveys. The review was a great success and we are now looking to develop a new way to recognise our involved tenants. Keep an eye out for updates on how you can get rewarded whilst also making a big difference to tenants. To be considered for a future review, please email tenant.engagement@bassetlaw.gov.uk

More ways to get involved

The Tenant Representative roadshow has now drawn to a close. During the events we have had a number of tenants express interest in the various new roles we have on offer. We are looking forward to working alongside everyone who has decided to take up a role and excited to see the positive impact these roles will have within the Council. For anyone unable to attend any of the events who would still like to be considered for a role, or for further information about the roles on offer, please email tenant.engagement@bassetlaw.gov.uk Roles include: Customer Experience Group member Inspector of Contracted Services Mystery Shopper Neighbourhood Champion Scrutiny Panel member Tenant Steering Group member Tenant Representative for Compliance Tenant Representative for Repairs Tenant Voids Inspector

Healthy Neighbourhood Inspections

Healthy Neighbourhood Inspections help us to look for things that will improve your communities, such as removing graffiti, tackling overgrown gardens, and resolving parking issues.

Each area has at least one inspection per year, and they are carried out by your Housing Officer. People from other council departments, Nottinghamshire Police and other agencies may also attend, so that specific problems can be addressed.

We want tenants to be part of these inspections, even if it is just for your street or to raise an individual issue, after all it is your estate, and nobody knows it better than you.

Please join us at one of the inspections that take place over the next month:

We are Hiring!

Bassetlaw District Council is hiring for positions in its housing team and across the council. Here are just some of the positions available:

• Mechanical and Electrical Engineer
• Tenancy Sustainment Officer
• Application and Digital Development Officer
• Policy and Scrutiny Officer
• Senior Planning Policy Officer
• Voids Co-ordinator
• Senior Planning Enforcement Officer

Explore our current vacancies on our website,