What's Inside:

Hattie talking to people

A tribute to Hattie Llewelyn Davies

Today, on the day of her funeral, we remember our Chair, Hattie Llewelyn Davies, and the difference she made to Eastlight and to all of us who knew her.
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Eastlight's Chief Executive, Emma Palmer

Emma Palmer to step down as Chief Executive of Eastlight

Emma Palmer has announced her decision to step down as Chief Executive of Eastlight Community Homes on 24 June 2026, after eight years in the role.
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Two women are sat side by side talking to each other.

Cost-of-Living Support

With the cost-of-living on the rise, we understand that many of you may be faced with difficult choices on how to spend your money.
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EastPride members standing in front of their stall at a Pride event, smiling at the camera.

Join us for a summer of Pride!

Find out how you can connect with us this summer and be part of our Pride events across Essex.
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Logo of LGBTQ+ Housing Pioneer+ featuring a house with rainbow colours and text stating, "We are going further alongside our LGBTQ+ residents.

Eastlight signs LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge

Find out how Eastlight are supporting our LGBTQIA+ communities and strengthening inclusion across our homes and neighbourhoods, via our commitment to the LGBTQ+ Housing Pledge.
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Two Eastlight tradespeople wearing Eastlight t-shirts are walking beside an Eastlight white van.

Repairs

Report repairs and learn more about our team and the services they provide.
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Roy

New Eastlight ‘How To’ Repair Video Guides

Matt and Roy are helping us to be handier in the home!
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Eastlight residents Abaida and Joy, standing together on a front door step, smiling at the camera. The front door behind them is a dark green colour. To the left of the door is the house number 30.

How our residents rate us

Your scores on the doors in March 2026.
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A large group of Eastlight staff members smiling and holding up a sign saying 'My Eastlight Team'

Your Neighbourhood Team

Your Neighbourhood Team brings your services closer to home.
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A photo from the back of the room, behind Audience members who are looking towards the stage during a presentation at the Resident Members Charter celebration event, April 2026.

Resident Charter Celebration highlights your impact

Residents came together to celebrate the impact of the Resident Members Charter and explore new ways to shape Eastlight’s services.
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A man and two women are stood together in a group. They are all looking at each other, mid-conversation.

Your Voice Matters - Tell us what you need from us

We want to know what you need from Eastlight over the next few years to feel happier, safer and better supported where you live.
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Hero receives vital support

An Eastlight resident says he is proud to be an Eastlight resident after receiving financial vital support following an incident where he attempted to help a member of the public and received injuries he's still dealing with years later.
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Tim and Liz Golden sitting on a bench in their communal garden. They are wearing blue tops, and Tim wears a Panama-style hat. There is grass and a wooden fence in the background, set beneath a bright blue sky.

Residents keep Greenstead “good as gold”

For more than 40 years, this Greenstead couple have taken pride in caring for their neighbourhood.
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An Eastlight resident sitting on her sofa, scrolling on her mobile phone in her hand. The resident has short, dark curly hair and is wearing a colourful summer dress. The sofa is red with cushions on it. There is a window and a glimpse of her kitchen in the background.

My Eastlight Portal - Support & Information

Support and information for your new My Eastlight portal and app, including logging in.
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