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If you have considered setting up a community group or tenants association, you may need to first find out who shares your interests or concerns, speak to your neighbours' or others in the community. See if they also would like to get things done.

You can guarantee that is there are issues in your area that need addressing, then there may be plenty of others who feel the same. 

A Public Meeting

If you are interested in setting up a group you may find it useful to contact your landlord,  they may have a designated tenant involvement team who can advise you further. They  might also help you organise and publicise a public meeting. You can then send an open invite to everyone in the community, asking them to come along and get involved.

Surveys

Surveys are one of the most useful ways of finding out the views of the residents in your area and see whether there is the support needed to start a group.

Estate Walkabouts

An estate walkabout is where a few members of your steering group/association walk around your area with staff from your housing association to identify problems. These walkabouts can be arranged by speaking with your landlord.

 

If you require further support and guidance on starting up a community group,                   please contact us and we will try our best and help you along the way.