In this Newsletter
- New Homes on Oakfield Road
- Buy Back Scheme
- Right to Buy
- Introductory Tenancy
- How to Pay Your Rent
- Property of the Month
- National Gardening Week
- Beeston Office Open Hours
- Rapid Testing Centres
- COVID Updates
- Share this bulletin
New Homes on Oakfield Road
We have recently started construction on five x one bedroom flats on Oakfield Road in Stapleford for ex-service personnel, that will be ready in January 2022.
These new properties will be allocated via our waiting list and to be considered you must have an active housing application.
If you previously served in our Armed Forces and would be interested in being considered, please complete an application form now so that you application can be fully assessed. Applications can be completed at: https://www.broxtowe-home-search.org.uk/.
If you require any further information please contact our Lettings team on 0115 917 7777.
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Buy Back Scheme
Do you have an ex-Council property that you would like to sell?
Since 1 April 2020, the Council have purchased 9 homes which consisted of 4 x 2-bed properties; 4 x 3-bed properties and 1 x 4-bed property.
This is to support the work of our Housing Delivery Plan to provide more homes for applicants on our waiting list. The Council will pay market value (as determined by an independent valuer) and are currently looking to buy properties within the areas of:
- Awsworth
- Brinsley
- Cossall
- Eastwood
- Kimberley
- Nuthall
For more information, please email acquisitions@broxtowe.gov.uk or call the Council’s Housing Acquisitions Officer, Daniel Homer, on 0115 9173623.
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Right to Buy Change
From the 6th April 2021, new applications for the Right to Buy will be entitled to a maximum discount of £84,600.
The discount does not apply to applications made before 6 April 2021.
For further information or to enquire about the Right to Buy, please email rtb@broxtowe.gov.uk or contact Leonni Watts on 0115 9173617.
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Introductory Tenancy
Did you know that we have Introductory tenancies?
An introductory tenancy is granted for a period of 12 months during which time you must meet with your Housing Officer at months one, four and nine to discuss the progress of your introductory tenancy.
As long as the introductory tenancy is conducted in a satisfactory manner with no breaches of tenancy it shall become a secure tenancy after 12 months.
Interested? Start your Housing Application here.
How to Pay Your Rent
Hopefully, you've received your annual rent letter. So, we thought it would be good to share the many ways you can easily pay your rent:
Telephone Payments via a Debit card: You can pay by debit card by calling 0845 8350144. The line is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Please note that we do not accept payment by credit card.
Online Payments: We've made it easier than ever before to pay your rent online, no matter what time of day or where you are you can Pay Online.
Standing Order: Your payments can be made monthly from your bank account by standing order. To arrange a standing order please contact the Income Collection Team on 0115 917 7777 and an instruction will be sent to you.
Post: Cheques must be made payable to Broxtowe Borough Council. Please write your name, address, and account number on the back of your cheque. Post-dated cheques cannot be accepted.
Rent Free Weeks: As your rent is payable in advance and if you pay weekly, you will need to make 49 weekly payments. This means there are 4 rent free weeks in a year.
For more information on ways to pay and Rent Free Weeks visit 'Your Rent' page on our website.
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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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National Gardening Week
26th April - 2nd May
 More than ever we've found sanctuary in parks, outdoor spaces and our gardens. So let's celebrate the joy they bring by getting involved with National Gardening Week - Monday 26th April - 2nd May.
The theme for this years National Gardening Week is still to be announced, so keep checking the website for more details to come.
And in the meantime, grab that trowel, those gardening gloves and a cup of tea and have a go at home. RHS has some fantastic tips on planting exciting food and fauna to 'Grow at Home.'
OR why not enjoy our local parks and spaces and share your pictures using #broxtoweparks
Beeston Office Hours
The Council Offices will be open for pre-booked appointments only from Monday 12th April.
Call Customer Services on 0115 917 7777 to make an appointment. Please do not turn up at the offices without an appointment.
If you can, we ask that you continue to access our services from home including:
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Rapid Testing Centres
 We have two rapid testing centres in the Broxtowe Borough.
- Stapleford Library, NG9 8GA
- Newdigate Street Card Park, NG16 2NJ
Asymptomatic testing helps identify and isolate individuals who have COVID-19 but do NOT have any symptoms.
There is no need to book - just turn up.
For more information visit the Community Testing web page.
COVID-19 Update
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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