Tenant Participation is a two way process of sharing information and ideas, where tenants and tenant groups are able to influence decisions and take part in the decision-making process.
Within Tandridge this means building closer links with tenants through tenants groups and discussing any proposed changes to the housing service before decisions are made. Keeping tenants informed and giving them opportunity to be involved in decisions about their housing is central to the development of the service.
Tenants and Councillors have agreed a structure for participation, which is set out in the Tenant Participation Compact.This will ensure that the partnership that has been developed flourishes. Over the last year, tenant and leaseholder representatives have attended a variety of meetings, a conference, focus groups and training sessions. More and more tenants are getting involved and not only are they achieving something but they are actually enjoying themselves as well.
Most frequently asked questions:
Tenants' and Leaseholders' Newsletters
Every four months a newsletter, Tandridge Tenants Talking, is produced by the Residents' Forum and sent to every Council tenant and leaseholder. If you would like to read or print out the current copy click on the link below, for copies of any previous newsletters, please contact the Resident Development Officer on 01883 732837.
If you would like to read or print out the Tenant Participation Compact and or answers to the most frequently asked questions, click on the links below:
Other useful contacts
The Tenant Participation Advisory Service is the leading national tenant participation organisation working to promote tenant empowerment throughout England.
The DCLG 's explanation of tenant participation provides a Government perspective on the importance of tenant empowerment.
