Online forms back online
Our online forms are now available and you can submit applications. Our provider, Granicus have investigated and resolved the issue. We'll continue to monitor the system. Apologies for any inconvenience caused earlier.
Have your say on housing services
Help shape the housing services you receive by being part of the Tenant Scrutiny panel, Tenant Partnership board, Tenants and residents association (TARA) or a key customer volunteer.
Tenants and residents association (TARA)
A tenants and residents association, tenant group or resident group are a local group of residents banding together to improve and develop their community and making sure they have a say in what happens locally.
The group could be made of an informal resident group without any lead roles or a formal group with a terms of reference. Formal groups have elected members such as the Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer and Secretary. Formal groups can seek funding and open a bank account.
TARA’s meet as often as agreed by members, to discuss improvements, community events, bidding for funding , area walkabouts and various area issues.
What we expect from TARA’s that we support:
- good communication
- transparency in activities
- accountability
- community spirit
- passion for learning and training
What you can expect from us
We will:
- attend your meetings
- work side by side with you to resolve issues
- provide training and support
- provide venues for meeting (conditional)
- help with your community bids