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Bringing people together
Our Community Gateway Circle is all about bringing people together and making it easier for residents to get involved and have their voices heard. It links up our existing groups focused on scrutiny, communications and involvement, so everything feels more joined‑up and accessible.
Through the Circle, residents, staff, the Board, and Committees all stay connected and work more closely with each other. It creates a space where ideas can be shared, feedback can flow, and decisions are shaped by the people they affect most.
Ultimately, it’s about building stronger relationships, making sure residents are at the heart of what we do, and working as one team to deliver our services in a way that really makes a difference.
The Resident Members Charter Event Calendar
Ready to get involved? Take a look at the events below and sign up to join in.
If an event doesn’t require registration, you won’t see a sign-up button, just turn up and enjoy!
Saturday 01
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- Date: Sat, 01 Aug 2026, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Greenstead, Colchester CO4 3AQ, UK
This event has now expiredHeart of Greenstead Summer Event
Join your Neighbourhood Leads at the Heart of Greenstead Summer Event at Magnolia Field, Greenstead, Colchester.
Thursday 06
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- Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: North St, Southminster CM0, UK
This event has now expiredCommunity in a Cup in Southminster
Meet your Neighbourhood Lead for Maldon & Rochford, Rebecca, at the 'Community in a Cup' event at The Hive Community Hub, Christ Church. Simply come to say hello, ask Rebecca questions about your home and neighbourhood, or get relevant support. They’ll also be other groups attending who can support with health and wellbeing, isolation and loneliness, financial issues, volunteering opportunities and much more.
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- Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7, UK
This event has now expiredNeighbourhood Welcome Event - Wivenhoe
More details TBC
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- Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: 20 Daisy Bell Avenue, West Mersea, Colchester CO5 8FX, UK
This event has now expiredNeighbourhood Welcome Event - West Mersea
Meeting point: Shamrock Place & Daisy Bell Avenue, West Mersea C05 8FZ.
Monday 10
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- Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Blackwater Cl, Burnham-on-Crouch, UK
This event has now expiredCommunity clean up event in Burnham-on-Crouch
Join us for a community clear up event in Burnham-on-Crouch. We'll have two skips on hand, one at Warwick Court for residents, and one at Blackwater Close too. You'll have the opportunity to throw away unwanted items from your homes and gardens and help the neighbourhood look clean and tidy.
Wednesday 12
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- Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: 47 White Hart Way, Great Dunmow, Dunmow CM6 1FS, UK
This event has now expiredUttlesford Help Hub - Dunmow
Join your Neighbourhood Lead for Uttlesford, Lisa, and your Income Manager, Rachel, at the Uttlesford Help Hub. Here, Lisa and Rachel can help provide advice and support on your tenancy and neighbourhood, help you manage rent payments and arrears, and much more.
Saturday 15
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- Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH, UK
EastPride at Colchester Pride
Join EastPride and My Eastlight Team at Colchester Pride.
Monday 17
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- Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2026, 12:00pm - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
Active Residents Network Email Newsletter
Each month, we send the Active Residents Network (ARN) an email newsletter which includes opportunities for them to share their feedback and get involved. This includes taking part in surveys from the comfort of your home, consulting on projects and ideas, and receiving invites for in-person workshops and meetings. You can get involved with the activities as much or as little as you like - there's no expectations! We'd love for you to sign up and get involved, your feedback really helps to shape our services and how we work.
Friday 21
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- Date: Fri, 21 Aug 2026, 11:00am - 3:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Hadleigh Rd, Ipswich IP2 0BS, UK
Ipswich Borough Council Housing’s Community Day
The free community event brings together local community groups and services for a day of fun. Whether you want to take part in free face painting and enjoy some taste treats at the food stalls, or speak to Eastlight or Ipswich Borough Council about the services you receive, the day is open to everyone in the local area.
Saturday 22
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- Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: 43 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
EastPride at Braintree Pride
Join EastPride and My Eastlight Team at Braintree Pride.
Thursday 27
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- Date: Thu, 27 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: 1A Market St, Saffron Walden CB10 1HX, UK
Uttlesford Help Hub - Saffron Walden
Join your Neighbourhood Lead for Uttlesford, Lisa, and your Income Manager, Rachel, at the Uttlesford Help Hub. Here, Lisa and Rachel can help provide advice and support on your tenancy and neighbourhood, help you manage rent payments and arrears, and much more.
Friday 28
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- Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: 21 Trinity Square, Colchester CO1 1JB, UK
Patch Chat - Colchester
Meet your Neighbourhood Leads for Colchester at 'Patch Chat' at Colchester Library (first floor.) Your Neighbourhood Leads will be on hand to answer any questions and concerns about your home and community.
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- Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Harwich Rd, Colchester CO4, UK
St Anne's Community Hall Family Fun Day, Colchester
You said, we did!
Check out how residents have been getting involved with Eastlight over the recent months. Find out how we've used your feedback to shape how we deliver our services and what we're doing next.
