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 reporting anti-social behaviour issues, accessing money advise services 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.
Event
When
Where
Drop-in session with a Tenant Engagement Officer. Open to all tenants with Housing queries.
12th August 2025
09:30am – 12:00noon
Langold Family Hub, School Road, Langold, S81 9PX
Housing Officer drop-in session for local tenants. Opportunity for tenants to raise issues with their Housing Officer in person.
12th August 2025
10:00am – 12:00noon
Cleveland Close Community Centre, Carlton-in-Lindrick, Worksop, S81 9BG
Hallcroft TRA monthly meeting. This meeting is open to everyone living in the Hallcroft and Retford area to discuss local issues and hear from guest speakers.
13th August 2025
10:30am – 1:00pm
Hallcroft Community Centre, Randall Way, Hallcroft, Retford, DN22 7GR.
Housing Officer drop-in session for local tenants. Opportunity for tenants to raise issues with their Housing Officer in person.
The next monthly tenant meeting will be on Wednesday, 20th August 2025, from 5:30pm to 7:00pm at Crown Place Community Centre.
At this monthly event, you'll receive useful updates from different partners and the tenant engagement team, and have the opportunity to have your say on matters that interest you.
Tenant meetings are a good opportunity to ask questions, pass on concerns with your tenancy or community and find out about how you can get involved and influence change.
This meeting will be held in the evening to increase accessibility for families or those with daytime commitments.Free parking is available to the rear of Crown Place.
There's no need to book your place for this event. Refreshments will be provided - come and join us for a cup of tea and a chat!
Influence change, be a member of the Scrutiny Panel
If you are a tenant who is passionate about influencing change, holding the Council to account and getting a service that Council tenants deserve, get in touch about being a Scrutiny Panel Membertoday.
Scrutiny Panel Members will work with other Council tenants to choose areas of the Council to scrutinise. This will involve working with the Tenant Engagement team to get information on the chosen topic, outline what you want to achieve from the scrutiny and work towards producing a report, which outlines your recommendations following your scrutiny.
The Scrutiny Panel is key to ensure the Council can be held to account and works with the Council to improve the services it provides. However, a Scrutiny Panel can only be effective with an active group of tenants, which is why we need you. There is something for everyone of all skills and abilities, with training and support provided throughout.
To find out more please give us a call or drop us an email.
The 2025/26Cost of Living Booklet, made in partnership with Bassetlaw Community and Voluntary Service (BCVS) and Bassetlaw District Council is now available online, and physical copies have been placed in venues around the District.
The booklet is full of advice, information, support and guidance to help local people access the services they may need during times of financial uncertainty. It provides information on money and finance, mental health, children and family facilities, housing, clothing, energy and fuel and food and shopping.
On this page you can find links to local support groups and services, as well as valuable information on how to feed yourself or your family whilst on a budget.
ComuSpace
ComuSpace CIC are helping people in Bassetlaw feel more comfortable with technology and gain access to online services such as banking, medical, benefits and shopping.
They host sessions in Independent Living Centres across the district to help residents build confidence online and carry out every day tasks online that most people would take for granted.
There are plans for more drop-in sessions to be held in the coming months with other groups of residents.
To learn more about this project, please call 01909 533 263 or visit: www.comuspace.com
Westmoreland House
Residents of Conway Gardens in Retford had a behind the scenes look at their future new homes at Westmoreland House earlier this month.
Bassetlaw District Council is making a significant investment in its accommodation for older residents called Independent Living Centres, with major refurbishments having already taken place at Larwood House in Worksop and Westmoreland House in Harworth and Bircotes.
Conway Gardens will soon undergo extensive refurbishments with the current residents being offered the option to move into the brand-new apartments at Westmoreland House, or alternative accommodation in a location of their choice.
At part of a special visit, residents had the chance to see their future home and grounds, have a look around the new apartments and measure up.
We’ll bring you more news on these latest developments in future newsletters.
Consultations
Decent Home Standards Consultation
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government is seeking to update the Decent Homes Standard (DHS), a set of criteria that defines the minimum quality of social housing in England and Northern Ireland.
A consultation from the Government is welcoming feedback on the proposed changes to the DHS, its implementation, and timelines.
The proposed changes include:
Updating the definition of disrepair – removing the age requirement and updating thresholds.
Revising the list of building components which must be kept in a reasonable state of repair.
Revising the approach to facilities so that landlords need to provide three out of the four facilities listed in proposal 2.
Introducing a window restrictor requirement.
Considering a new home security requirement.
Considering a requirement for floor coverings for new tenancies.
Streamlining and updating the thermal comfort requirements.
In meetings held by the then Housing Minister in 2017, tenants said that social housing stigma (i.e. tenants feeling like they are treated as second class citizens because they live in social housing) was their number one priority.
Stop Social Housing Stigma has now launched a national tenant survey to assess the progress on tackling social housing stigma and find out how tenants feel about living in social housing now.
The deadline to share your views is 1 October 2025.
