Refurbishment at The Mews - Improving Homes and Creating Opportunities

Exciting refurbishment works are underway at The Mews to improve communal areas and ensure they remain safe, comfortable and fit for the future.

Delivered by Bassetlaw District Council's appointed contractors, Groundworks, the project is also supporting local college students who are gaining valuable hands-on experience as part of their training.

Working under skilled supervision, students are applying classroom learning in a real working environment - building confidence, developing practical skills and preparing for future careers in construction and maintenance. To recognise their hard work, the Council has provided each student with a toolbag and starter kit to support their next steps.

For residents, these works represent long-term investment in their homes and community. While some disruption is unavoidable, all works are carefully managed, with surveyors overseeing quality, safety and communication throughout.

This project is about more than refurbishment - it’s about investing in people, supporting local talent and strengthening community pride. We'd like to thank residents for their patience and the students for their enthusiasm as we work together to deliver lasting improvements at The Mews.

Be scam aware

We have been made aware of a recent scam targeting users of our Lifeline service. 

The scammer contacted residents over the phone and claimed the call was in relation to paying for their lifeline service, before requesting credit card details in order to make the payment. They told the customer this was due to Bassetlaw District Council switching over to providing a digital service - which is untrue. 

Please note that we will never contact Lifeline users via telephone to ask for their credit card or bank details. 

If you are suspicious of a caller claiming to be in touch on behalf of the Council, please feel free to check the legitimacy of the call with our Supported Housing Team via 0800 590 542.

You can also visit the National Cyber Security Centre for information on how to protect yourself from scams, and report scam phone calls.

Green Doctor energy efficiency service working in partnership with Bassetlaw District Council

Bassetlaw District Council has teamed up with local charity Groundwork Five Counties for another year to provide tenants with advice on preventing damp, mould and disrepair alongside energy-saving advice.

The charity’s Green Doctor team have been making visits to residents across the district for two years, inspecting homes and giving bespoke advice to help prevent these issues from forming and putting plans in place to remedy existing problems.

Last year 333 properties were inspected for damp, mould and disrepair. If the advice given is followed across all households, it would lead to approximately £97,482 total savings yearly, or £293 per household. More Information.