We have identified 50 evidence-based social value themes for Bassetlaw District Council in East Midlands across 42 service areas. These insights are derived from the latest council meeting transcripts and can inform your social value strategy for bids and tenders.
Housing capital programme
The housing capital programme was set at £23m over five years, including a £3m refurbishment of Larwood House, 120 modular homes at Radford Street and a further 60 homes. This indicates significant fu…
“the total of the capital programme is 23 million ... a three million pound refurbishment is planned for larwood house ... 120 modern methods of constr…”
2026/27 housing rent increase
Cabinet approved the annual housing rent review for 2026/27, recommending a 4.8% increase in council and affordable rents, consistent with the national rent-setting framework. The discussion linked th…
“The purpose of this report is to seek approval to levels for 26 27. The council is required to keep a separate account housing for its activities as a…”
Empty council homes backlog
The council reported 293 empty council-owned homes, with 159 undergoing major works to meet building safety and compliance requirements. This indicates continuing maintenance and capital works pressur…
“In response to the first part of the question, as of the 26th of November 2025, there were 293 empty council owned properties in Bassador, which equat…”
Town centre police station deal
The council is progressing redevelopment of 73 Bridge Street into a new town-centre police station. Members cited a project cost of about £3.7 million and a delivery period of around two years. This i…
“The current British street proposal is based on a relatively straightforward refurbishment and conversion of an existing building into a town center s…”
Prairie Centre main works contract
Cabinet considered the main construction contract for the Prairie Centre regeneration scheme, with a value of £13.287 million. The report also stated that the total approved budget is £22.35365 millio…
“The main construction contract valued at 13.287 million is ready for execution on the 30th of April. enabling princ principal works to begin on the 5t…”
Draft accounts show surplus
The draft statement of accounts shows a general fund revenue underspend of just under £300,000, transferred to reserves. Usable reserves increased from £63 million to £71 million, supporting future re…
“So the purpose of this report is to present the council's draft statement of accounts for 2526. In line with statutory requirements, the draft account…”
COVID budget overspend and reserve use
The finance report showed significant financial pressure in the general fund and housing revenue account, driven mainly by COVID costs and lost income. The council noted that only part of its eligible…
“the general fund revenue budget has a forecast overspend of 863 000 of which 751 000 relates to covid ... we have received 2.5 million from government…”
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