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Meet the Team and Tenant Conference event
 For the first time Bassetlaw District Council will be holding two Meet the Team and Tenant Conference events, one in Retford and one in Worksop. The first one of these events is fast approaching and will be a fantastic opportunity for tenants to come and meet with members of the Housing Team and our partners, find out what is going on in the world of housing and enjoy a lovely buffet, all provided for free.
The first Meet the Team and Tenant Conference event will be held on Monday 23rd June, 10am to 2pm, at The Well, Hospital Road, Retford, DN22 7BD.
Free onsite parking available at the rear of the building, off Lime Tree Avenue. Please contact us using the below information to confirm your attendance and any dietary requirements. Travel expenses will be reimbursed.
Call: 01909 533263
Email: tenant.engagement@bassetlaw.gov.uk
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 Most of you will now be aware that our partner at IFF Research regularly contacts tenants to ask questions about your experiences and how you feel about the service we provide.
Recently, IFF Research has changed the number and email address they will contact you from. The number they will call you from is now 0115 794 0293 and the email address is opinions@iffresearch-dm.com.
If you are ever in doubt about who is contacting you, please do not hesitate to get in touch and check with us.
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Move More in May
Move More in May will end on a high with a celebration event in Retford recognising a month of movement from Bassetlaw residents.
Over the coming weeks, people will be encouraged to move more and get active in whichever way they can, culminating with a celebration event in Kings’ Park on Friday 30th May providing a day of fun for all the family. Read more on the latest news section of our website.
Walk Notts are also promoting their Walk Notts Festival, which runs between the 1st and 31st May. Take a look at the below cards to get some great ideas for getting out and about.
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 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 addressing a vermin issue in a community, supporting an elderly resident with a ramp repair to her property 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.
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When
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Tenant News and Views meeting – Get updates on engagement and raise issues
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Misterton Methodist Church, 34 High Street, Misterton, DN10 4BU
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Monday 19th May
10.30am – 12noon
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Pop-up event for Healthy Neighbourhood Inspection
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Retford – North Road / Redforde Park Avenue
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Wednesday 21st May
10am – 12noon
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Manton Family Hub drop-in
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Manton Family Hub, Off Community Way, Shrewsbury Road, Worksop, S80 2TQ
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Wednesday 28th May
1pm – 4.30pm
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Tuxford coffee morning
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The Beeches, Birch Court, Tuxford, NG22 0NG
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Wednesday 4th June
10.30 – 12noon
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For a full list of our upcoming events, please visit our website.
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Healthy Neighbourhood Inspection Pop-Up
On Tuesday 29th April we had our first pop-up event during the Healthy Neighbourhood Inspection that took place on the Harworth Whimpey estate. The event went down perfectly, with the help of some sunshine, and we spoke to 11 residents about local issues and questions about their own tenancies.
Please keep an eye on social media, our website and this newsletter for future pop-up events.
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 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:
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Date of Inspection
(all start at 10am)
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Meeting point
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Sunnybank
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08/05/2025
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Goldthorpe Avenue, Langold
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Elkesley / Thrumpton / Ranby
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13/05/2025
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The Oval
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Retford
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15/05/2025
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Holly Bush Close, Elkesley
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Retford North Road / Redforde Park Avenue
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21/05/2025
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Corner off Hirst Road
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Misterton / West Stockwith
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28/05/2025
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Conway Gardens
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 Bassetlaw District Council is hiring for the positions in its housing team and across the council. Here are just some of the positions available:
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Money Advisor
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Grounds Maintenance
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Grounds Maintenance Operative
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Paralegal Officer
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Building Surveyor
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Housing Disrepair Team Leader
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Quality Control Inspector - Electrical
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Housing Disrepair Surveyor
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Senior Planning Enforcement Officer
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To find out more, visit our job vacancies website.
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