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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!
Monday 02
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- Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Broomwade Cl, Ipswich, UK
Bike store clearance in Ipswich
Your Neighbourhood Lead, Farran, will be at Broomwade Close in Ipswich to clear the bike store.
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- Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: Great Yeldham, Halstead, UK
Estate Inspection - Great Yeldham
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Cheryl, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
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- Date: Mon, 02 Nov 2026, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: Conies Rd, Halstead, UK
Estate Inspection - Halstead
Join your Senior Neighbourhood Lead, Mark, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
Tuesday 03
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- Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Bridge St, Witham, UK
Estate Inspection - Bridge Street
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Selina, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
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- Date: Tue, 03 Nov 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Radial Ct, Colchester, UK
Estate Inspection - Colchester North
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Sam, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
Wednesday 04
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- Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: -
Estate Inspection - Bradwell
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Sonia, for an estate inspection around Bradwell. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better. Please contact Sonia if you'd like to join the inspection.
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- Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: Dudley Rd, Earls Colne, Colchester, UK
Estate Inspection - Earls Colne
Join your Senior Neighbourhood Lead, Natalie, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
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- Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Glebe Ave, Braintree, UK
Estate Inspection - Glebe Estate
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Siana, for an estate inspection around the Glebe estate. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better. Please contact Siana if you'd like to join the inspection.
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- Date: Wed, 04 Nov 2026, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: Homefield Way, Earls Colne, Colchester, UK
Estate Inspection - Earls Colne
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Natalie, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
Thursday 05
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- Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 9:30am - 11:30am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Warwick Court, Station Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8EZ, UK
Estate Inspection - Warwick Court
Join your Senior Neighbourhood Lead, Rebecca, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
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- Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: White Colne, Colchester CO6 2PP, UK
Estate Inspection - White Colne
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Natalie, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
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- Date: Thu, 05 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Propelair Way, Colchester, UK
Estate Inspection - Colchester North
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Sam, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
Friday 06
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- Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
ARN Review: Affordability Policy
Our Active Resident Networks regularly review policies before they are finalised and published. It's a fantastic way to get your thoughts on how the policy reads and the impact it may have on staff and residents. We really appreciate you getting involved and having your say. Make sure you're signed up to our Active Resident Network newsletter to get involved!
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- Date: Fri, 06 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 4:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Jamestown Blvd, Ipswich IP2 8TA, UK
Community Day at Griffin Wharf, Ipswich
Join Your Eastlight Team for a community day where you can get rid of unwanted items from your home and garden, and help to litter pick around the area to keep the neighbourhood clean and tidy.
Monday 09
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- Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2026, 9:00am - 11:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Bittern Ln, Rochford, UK
Estate Inspection - Bittern Lane
Join your Senior Neighbourhood Lead, Rebecca, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
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- Date: Mon, 09 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: Long Melford, Sudbury, UK
Estate Inspection - Long Melford
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Cheryl, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
Tuesday 10
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- Date: Tue, 10 Nov 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Hatfield Peverel, Chelmsford, UK
ERG South Meeting at Norah Guilder House
Join us for your latest Eastlight Residents Group meeting at Norah Guilder House in Hatfield Peverel.
Wednesday 11
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- Date: Wed, 11 Nov 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
Uttlesford 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.
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- Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: -
Estate Inspection - Shearing Place
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Daisy, for an estate inspection around Shearing Place. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better. Please contact Daisy if you'd like to join the inspection.
Thursday 12
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- Date: Thu, 12 Nov 2026, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Church St, Witham, UK
Estate Inspection - Church Street
Join your Senior Neighbourhood Lead, Zoe, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
Friday 13
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- Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2026, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Tippett Cl, Colchester, UK
Estate Inspection - Colchester East
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Bobby, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
Monday 16
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- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Joslin Ave, Witham, UK
Estate Inspection - Joslin Avenue
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Bev, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
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- Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Bunyan Rd, Braintree, UK
Estate Inspection - Braintree West Patch
Join your Senior Neighbourhood Lead, Kelly, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
Tuesday 17
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- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: Crafton Green House, 72 Chapel Hill, Stansted Mountfitchet, Stansted CM24 8AQ, UK
Uttlesford Help Hub - Stansted
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.
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- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2026, 1:15pm - 4:15pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: Elsenham, Bishop's Stortford CM22 6LP, UK
Uttlesford Help Hub - Elsenham
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.
Thursday 19
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- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Eastlight House, Charter Way, Braintree CM77 8FG, UK
- Event Venue: Eastlight House
ERG Mid Meeting
Join your Eastlight Resident Group for South Braintree & Mid Essex for their latest meeting where they'll be discussing where and how to make improvements in your community.
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- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Badger Sett Cl, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, UK
Estate inspection - Badger Sett Close
Your Neighbourhood Lead, Farran, will be inspecting blocks 3-9 and 5-15 at Badger Sett Close. If you'd like to join her, please meet at the communal carpark at 10am.
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- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2026, 11:30am - 12:30pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Fox Earth Cl, Capel St Mary, Ipswich, UK
Estate inspection - Fox Earth Close
Your Neighbourhood Lead, Farran, will be inspecting blocks 8,9,10,11 and 14 at Fox Earth Close. If you'd like to join her, please meet at the communal carpark at 11.30am.
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- Date: Thu, 19 Nov 2026, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: 53 Station Rd, Burnham-on-Crouch CM0 8HF, UK
Community in a Cup - Burnham on Crouch
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.
Friday 20
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- Date: Fri, 20 Nov 2026, 9:30am - 10:30am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Cross Cut Ct, Colchester, UK
Estate Inspection - Colchester Central
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Josie, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
Saturday 21
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- Date: Sat, 21 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 2:30pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: Eastlight House, Charter Way, Braintree CM77 8FG, UK
- Event Venue: Eastlight House
Scrutiny Review Day - How the My Eastlight Team model is working in practice
Want to get involved in scrutinising how Eastlight's services are delivered? It's been almost a year since we launched My Eastlight Team and we'd like to hear your thoughts, ideas and concerns about how it's going and what we can do to improve. This event will be at the weekend, giving more of you an opportunity to get involved and have your say.
Monday 23
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- Date: Mon, 23 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Bedells Ave, Black Notley, Braintree, UK
Estate Inspection - Bedells Avenue
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Liz, for an estate inspection around Bedells Avenue These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better. Please contact Daisy if you'd like to join the inspection.
Wednesday 25
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- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2026, 9:30am - 10:30am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: St. Osyth, UK
Estate Inspection - St Osyth
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Emma, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better. Meet in the car park at Chich Place.
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- Date: Wed, 25 Nov 2026, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: -
ERG Colchester Estate Walkabout
We regularly host estate walkabouts across our neighbourhoods, giving you the chance to walk with us, share your views, and help shape the future of your community. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to point out areas that could be improved and put forward practical ideas on how we can make your neighbourhood an even better place to live. Location TBC
Thursday 26
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- Date: Thu, 26 Nov 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.
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- Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
Resident Members Charter event
More to be announced soon!
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- Date: Thu, 26 Nov 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Alder Mead, Maldon CM9 4EB, UK
Estate Inspection - Alder Mead
Join your Neighbourhood Lead, Megan, for an estate inspection. These walkabouts are a great opportunity to take a closer look at your neighbourhood, raise any repairs or maintenance concerns, highlight areas that need attention, and identify opportunities to improve the local environment. By joining us, you'll be able to share your views directly with the teams responsible for your neighbourhood, helping us understand what's working well and where we can do better.
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.
