Housing Newsletter for Tenants

Bassetlaw District Council sent this bulletin at 18-02-2026 05:00 PM GMT

Bassetlaw District Council e-Newsletter

Council housing to get multi-million pound investment

Council tenanted homes to get multi-million-pound investment

Bassetlaw District Council is investing more than 94 million pounds in its tenants’ homes over the next five years to make sure they are well maintained, safe and energy efficient.

Councillors approved a five-year plan for the Housing Capital Programme for 2026/27 to 2030/31 at a Cabinet meeting on Thursday 5^th February 2026. The report will now be sent to Budget Council on 26^th February for approval.

The Nottinghamshire Festival of Science and Curiosity is currently underway, bringing fun‑filled, free activities to families across Bassetlaw.

A programme of events designed to inspire young minds, spark curiosity, and encourage an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through hands‑on learning is being hosted by Bassetlaw District Council.

As part of the county-wide festival, this year’s programme features a mix of drop‑in and bookable sessions across the district and it’s not too late to join in the fun.

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Crystal Home Contents Insurance

If you are a tenant who rents, then your landlord may not cover your contents as part of the tenancy agreement. It’s a good idea to consider what a home contents insurance policy would cover you for in order to help you make an informed decision on whether you need one.

Contents insurance is designed to help protect your possessions. No matter how careful you are, there’s always a risk that your belongings could be broken, damaged or stolen so home contents insurance can help provide peace of mind.

To help you decide whether home contents insurance is right for you, Bassetlaw District Council have teamed up with Thistle Tenant Risks, and Great Lakes Insurance UK Limited who provide the Crystal Insurance Scheme, a specialist Tenants Contents Insurance policy.

More Information.

Severn Trent Big Difference Scheme

The Big Difference Scheme can offer a reduction of water bills to any Severn Trent customer with a household income below £23,492.

Households with child dependants may be eligible for an additional income allowance in excess of this amount.

The Scheme will assess your household income when you apply, and that assessment will determine how big a reduction you're eligible for. It may also take into consideration personal savings as part of the assessment.

More Information.

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Tenancy Sustainment

Our tenancy sustainment service provides short-term, intensive support to tenants with multiple needs, who are at serious risk of losing their home if support is not provided.

We work alongside existing services offered by Bassetlaw District Council and external agencies to ensure customers receive the best support available matched to their individual needs.

In some circumstances we can also work with new customers (those with no previous experience of holding a tenancy or those with complex situations) to support them in resettling and to help them gain confidence in their rights & responsibilities as a tenant.

What support do we provide?

basic budgeting so you can pay your rent and bills
support to access a bank account
accessing benefits to make sure you’re getting everything you’re entitled to
sourcing furniture and white goods
community involvement
accessing education, work, training and volunteering opportunities
food bank referrals and energy advice
accessing support from other agencies and liaising with them on your behalf
help to make a Discretionary Housing Payment application and a Council Tax Reduction claim
advice around issues that may be placing your tenancy at risk
advice if you need to move home
specialist advice around hoarding

Contact the team

Email: tenancy.sustainment@bassetlaw.gov.uk

Telephone: 0800 590 542.

TPAS Tenant Survey

TPAS, the Tenant Engagement Experts, have produced a survey asking tenants to share their views to improve the membership experience.

This is an opportunity to help shape what TPAS focuses on next, from events and training to research and member support. The survey takes just five minutes to complete.

Complete the survey.

Citizens Advice North Nottinghamshire poster

Benefit and Wellbeing Event

On 5th March 2026, Citizens Advice North Nottinghamshire are holding an event for people looking to access financial and wellbeing support.

Venue: The Crossing Church, Newcastle Street, Worksop, S80 2AT.

Time: 09:00am to 4:00pm.

There are also regular drop-in benefit calculation sessions on the last Thursday of each month between 09:30am and 2:30pm.

Drop into the Worksop Office to find out whether there are benefits you may be entitled to:

Citizens Advice North Nottinghamshire, 100 - 102 Bridge Street, Worksop, S80 1HZ.

Government launches statutory consultation on Local Government Reorganisation

On 5th February 2026, the government launched a consultation on Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire, and everyone can take part.

Nottingham and Nottinghamshire councils are encouraging residents, organisations and partners including police, NHS and education providers to have their say on the Government led statutory consultation as part of the ongoing proposals for LGR in the area.