December- Housing News

Housing have been given the green light to begin buying back properties in Broxtowe. This is open to all residents in the Borough.

If you would like us to consider buying your property. A request will need to be made in writing including the information below:

• Owner's Name
• Full Address 
• Contact Details 

Property details:

• Number of bedrooms 
• Type of Heating (gas, electric etc...)
• Any alterations, for example conservatories or loft conversions. 

Please send this via post to the Main Council Offices in Beeston or email Housing Strategy

You will then receive a letter advising you that we are considering the property. We will be in touch again to confirm if we would like to buy your property and what happens next. 

On the 2nd December we will be launching our Lifeline Plus package, which will include Key Safe and Falls Detector. 

Key safes are particularly useful for people using a Lifeline Alarm and Pendant, providing a quick way to gain access in an emergency situation. 

The discreet falls detector is worn around the neck or wrist and will automatically trigger an alert to our monitoring centre if they fall.

All information will be available here from Monday 2nd December

Christmas can be a lonely time for many, especially those suffering from Domestic Abuse.

Can you spot the signs?

• May be withdrawn
• Tread on egg-shells especially around their partner
• Constantly checking in with their partner
• Explanations for injuries that don't add up
• Cancelling or failing to show up to arrangements

If you or someone you know is experiencing these signs please seek advice. 

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As the days are getting colder, here are some top tips to keep you warm and safe this winter. 

• Keep heating the on (it's actually more energy efficient), just turn it down low when your not in
• Do not turn off the radiators in rooms that are not used. It does not save money and puts extra pressure on other radiators to heat the house. It can also cause damp issues
• Frozen Pipes? Grab your hot water bottle to thaw out the pipework. Don't forget to turn off the water
• Need to pressurise? Always set it to 1! Not sure how to? Watch this short video by Worcester Bosch. Still not sure? Give us a call on 0115 917 7777

Our Repairs Information web page has more useful tops and advice.

Repairs Leaflets Page

Christmas is a time for celebration. It’s great to get together and celebrate but please make sure you respect your community.

Having a party? Please respect noise levels at all times. 

Why not go out instead? There are plenty of events happening in the Borough, check out our What's On Where Page for more information. 

Residents at Bexhill Court made poppies in November, with the Activities Co-ordinator to mark Armistice Day. 

They shared stories of being children in World War 2 and what life was like in those times. 

'I was 10 and I remember the rations, I was always hungry'

Though November is drawing to a close we will never forget their sacrifice.

Did you know that we have a Housing Engagement Strategy?

Why not take a look on the ways we can help each other. 

Lend us your time, voice and ear and have the chance to receive FREE skills training to boost your CV. 

For more information visit - Housing Engagement

Join the Engagement Team on Tuesday 17th December 2019 from 10:00 am at the Council Offices to learn about Universal Credit, Repairs Performance and discuss how we can improve involvement with our customers. A FREE light lunch will be provided. 

Need help to get there, contact the Engagement Team on 0115 917 3530 to discuss support for transport arrangements.