In this newsletter:
- Homeless this Christmas?
- Financial Inclusion Service
- Free CSCS Training
- Homesearch Website Change
- Property of the Month
- Housing Community Facebook Group
- Recycling & Waste this Christmas
- Register You Appliance
- Happy Holidays & Merry Christmas
- COVID19 Update
Homeless this Christmas?
Everyone has the right to have a roof over their head, so if you're threatened with homelessness or are homeless or rough sleeping, please contact the Housing Options Team.
The team will be available until 1:00 pm on Christmas Eve, 24th December 2020 and you can contact them on 0115 917 3424 or email Housing.OptionsMailbox@broxtowe.gov.uk.
Christmas Opening Hours
- 24th December 2020: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
- 25th – 28th December 2020: Closed
- 29th – 31st December 2020: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
- 31st December 2020 – 3rd January 2021: Closed
Normal opening hours resume from 4th January 2021.
Even when the offices are closed over the Christmas period you can contact our Out of Hours Service if you are homeless or want to help someone who is homeless on 0115 917 7777.
We also work closely with Framework Housing Association’s Street Outreach Team, to try and positively engage and advise rough sleepers within the Broxtowe Borough. The Street Outreach Team can be contacted on 0800 066 5356.
For more information on Housing Options visit our website.
Financial Inclusion Service
Christmas can be a strain on finances for some and even more so with the challenges this year has brought. So, if you are struggling this Winter our Financial Inclusion Service may be able to help.
Housing customers with priority debts such as rent arrears, Council Tax, Gas and Electric, TV License and welfare benefit overpayments can receive free, confidential advice and support.
Our Financial Inclusion Officers can assist customers with:
- completing financial statements to establish debt management options
- completing welfare benefit checks
- completing welfare benefit forms
- challenging and appealing welfare benefits.
To find out more visit the Financial Inclusion webpage, email financial.inclusion@broxtowe.gov.uk or call 0115 917 7777.
Support with energy bills
Big Energy Saving Winter is a national campaign to help you cut your energy bills and get all the financial support you’re entitled to. They have lots of helpful tools and advice to help you save money while keeping your home warm this winter.
Find out how you can save money this winter by visiting the Big Energy Saving Winter website.
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FREE CSCS Training
If you’re 18 years old and over you can get the qualifications you need to become a construction worker for free!
Clarion Futures are offering Level 1 Health & Safety in the Construction Environment, starting on 8th January 2021
Delivered every Thursday and Friday via Zoom.
Funded CITB HS&E test at official centre to secure your FREE CSCS Card. Laptop, tablet or smartphone required with forward facing camera. Support available throughout.
To register your interest email housingengagement@broxtowe.gov.uk or call the Housing Engagement Team on 0115 971 7777.
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Homesearch Website Change
The new Homesearch website dedicated to Broxtowe Borough Council is now LIVE.
Please save this link into your favourites, this is the new location for you to register your interest in our properties, check your application and bid on properties www.broxtowe-home-search.org.uk
Your methods of logging into the system should not change. Some customers who are registered with multiple local authorities will be contacted separately about their application.
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Property of the Month
Cloverlands Court
Less than half a mile from Kimberly town centre, where there are plenty of shops, buses and amenities.
What do you get at Cloverlands Court?
Private accommodation with fitted kitchen and bathroom
Onsite Parking
Lift
Laundry Room
Communal lounge with facilities
Social activities delivered by Activities Co-ordinators
24 Hours Tunstall Call System
Personalised contact with Independent Living Co-ordinators
Properties available now!
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Housing's Community Facebook Group
 Currently Housing Customers are sharing their thoughts on our Housing Annual Report. Join the group and have your say!
A reminder that when you request to join you MUST answer all the questions so we are able to verify you are a Housing customer. If the requested information is not provided not, your request will be declined.
This will make sure only our Housing Customers are accepted and help to ensure the group is a safe and welcoming environment.
Recycling & Waste this Christmas
 Recycling becomes even more important around Christmas time, but are we getting it right? Here some top tips to help you:
- Scrunch test for wrapping paper, if it bounces back it goes in the waste bin. You can watch the test on Youtube
- Do not leave rubbish or any items in communal areas. It is a fire safety hazard
- Bin Full? Ask friends & family if you could pop recycling/waste into theirs or take it to your nearest Household Waste & Recycling Centre
- Tinsel cannot be recycled. If your tinsel has finally lost its sparkle and needs to be thrown away please dispose of it in your rubbish bin
- Large items? Use our Bulky Waste collection service
Are you bin smart? Check out our Recycling Bin web page.
Register your Appliance
Registering your appliances means you will never miss out on appliance recalls or safety repairs. Why not register yours now? It only takes a few minutes.
You can register appliances you have just purchased and most brands will let you register older appliances too. You can also update your details if you move house, or dispose of an appliance.
Go to Register My Appliance and register your appliances for a safer home.
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from Housing!
COVID19 - Staying to do date
Check out the latest service changes in Housing by visiting our dedicated Coronavirus webpages.
They contain useful information on:
We also share daily updates on our social media accounts.
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