 In this newsletter:
- Service Updates: Lettings
- Housing Committee
- Pay your rent a different way
- The Grief Line
- Self Employed Income Support
- Awareness Events
Lettings Service Update
Following government advice regarding the Coronavirus outbreak, the Council has not been operating its Choice Based Lettings scheme in the normal way. This has led to the suspension of many potential lettings to applicants.
The Council will begin letting properties again from the beginning of June. Applicants who have been offered a property will be contacted in the coming weeks on the next steps.
The Council will be carrying out viewings and signups with the government and public health advice in mind. You will be advised of how this process will work when the team contacts you to arrange viewings.
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Watch Housing Committee online Wednesday June 3rd at 7pm
Grab a cup of tea and watch the Housing Committee go live online for the first time!
Items discussed at the meeting will be:
- Stock Condition Survey
- Review of Independent Living Stock
- Housing Strategy
- Garage Strategy
- Independent Living Services Charges
- Homelessness
- Mental Health and Wellbeing of Tenants
The link while appear on the web-page on the day of the event. So, pop it in your calendar and set a reminder!
Pay your rent a different way
Struggling to get to the bank or usually pay your rent at our Beeston Offices kiosk?
You can pay by phone on 0845 8350144 or online! Need some help on how to do so, or struggling to pay? Give one of our friendly Income Collection Team a call on 0115 917 7777 for advice and guidance.
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We are Humans of Housing
The Grief Line
GriefLine is a free, confidential service managed by Nottinghamshire Hospice. They connect people in need of emergency grief support with organisations able to provide support for those experiencing sudden, intense sorrow or sadness due to the death of someone they care for.
When you call them, they will listen to your needs and match you to someone who can support you.
They can also help with practical issues such as taking prescriptions to chemists, picking up medications and delivering food parcels.
Call us now on 0800 111 4451 to talk to us about getting the support you need or email griefline@nottshospice.org
24 hours a day, seven days a week
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Self Employed Income Support Scheme
If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) find out if you can use this scheme to claim a grant.
The scheme allows people to claim a grant of 80% of their average monthly trading profits, paid out in a single installment covering 3 months, and capped at £7,500 altogether.
If you receive the grant you can continue to work, start a new trade or take on other employment including voluntary work, or duties as an armed forces reservist.
Please note that the grant does not need to be repaid but will be subject to Income Tax and self-employed National Insurance.
For more information, checking eligibility and to apply, please visit the link below.
Volunteers Week: 1st - 7th June
Volunteers have been even more important than ever now. And we want to thank those who have gone beyond to help and support!
A tenant from Gutersloh Court said, 'I've had to isolate and unable to go out. However, my neighbours have been wonderful and call every day to see if I need anything. It's great to know people that are so kind a caring. Thank you.'
At Southfields Court we say thanks to Linda and Dave. They organised Fish & Chips deliveries and are doing weekly quizzes by posting them through their neighbours doors.
Why not share you're story of a volunteer who's going beyond the call of duty by email housingengagement@broxtowe.gov.uk or call 0115 917 3530.
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Child Safety Week: 1st - 7th June
In response to COVID-19, Child Accident Prevention Trust are changing what they do this year, to meet the changing needs of families and the frontline staff who support them. They've developed free resources that anyone can access.
- Child Safety Parent Packs, this includes plenty of activities and a certificate to give to your child!
- Created a year round Action Pack
- Created new content for practitioners to use through their digital communications.
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The Big Virtual Lunch: 6th - 7th June
The Big Virtual Lunch is the UK’s thanksgiving weekend for neighbours and communities - a time where people come together online to celebrate community connections and get to know one another a little better.
Now more than ever, we need to make time for each other. So, let’s get the nation talking over a cuppa and a bite to eat and have some fun with The Big Virtual Lunch on 6-7 June.
Or why not have an offline BIG LUNCH and have a front door picnic! Don't forget to follow the government guidelines.
Visit the BIG LUNCH website and download your pack!
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Loneliness Awareness Week: 15th - 19th June
We've had to get creative when trying to connect with people during the pandemic. But many of us have found a way to make each other smile!
However, there are people out there that are lonely and who are too embarrassed, or fearul of being judged to talk about it.
Marmalade Trudes has launched the campaign #LetsTalkLoneliness, it's the first step to reducing the stigma around loneliness.
So, lets getting talking!
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