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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!
Tuesday 02
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- Date: Tue, 02 Jun 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Jaggard's Rd, Coggeshall, Colchester CO6, UK
This event has now expiredERG Mid Clean-up Day - Jaggards Road
Join your Eastlight Resident Group for South Braintree & Mid Essex for a community clear up where you can get rid of unwanted items and give Jaggards Road a spruce up.
Wednesday 03
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- Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2026, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: Eastlight House, Charter Way, Braintree CM77 8FG, UK
- Event Venue: Eastlight House
This event has now expiredERG North Meeting - June
Join your Eastlight Resident Group for North Braintree & North Essex for their latest meeting where they'll be discussing where and how to make improvements in your community.
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- Date: Wed, 03 Jun 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: -
- Event Venue: Online
This event has now expiredERG Colchester Meeting (Online)
Join your Eastlight Resident Group for Colchester for their first online meeting where they'll be discussing where and how to make improvements in your community. Sign up and we'll send you further details for the meeting.
Thursday 04
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- Date: Thu, 04 Jun 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 - June
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, 04 Jun 2026, 10:30am - 12:30pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Eastlight House, Charter Way, Braintree CM77 8FG, UK
- Event Venue: Eastlight House
This event has now expiredERG Mid Meeting - June
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.
Friday 05
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- Date: Fri, 05 Jun 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Temple Ln, Cressing, UK
This event has now expiredERG Mid Clean Up - Temple Lane, Braintree
Join your Eastlight Resident Group for South Braintree & Mid Essex for a community clear up where you can get rid of unwanted items and give Temple Lane a freshen up.
Tuesday 09
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- Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Jeffreys Rd, Cressing, Braintree CM77, UK
This event has now expiredERG Mid Clean Up - Jeffreys Road, Cressing
Join your Eastlight Resident Group for South Braintree & Mid Essex for a community clear up where you can get rid of unwanted items and give Jeffreys Road a new lease of life.
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- Date: Tue, 09 Jun 2026, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Rex Mott Court, 3 Guithavon St, Witham CM8 1UP, UK
This event has now expiredERG South Meeting - June
Join fellow residents in your local area to see how, together, you can make a difference to your neighbourhoods across the Chelmsford & South Essex region.
Wednesday 10
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- Date: Wed, 10 Jun 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 - June
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 11
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- Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: Weavers Ct, Halstead CO9 2JN, UK
This event has now expiredDomestic Abuse Support Pop Up Event - Halstead
With the World Cup starting this month, we know big sporting events can be a time of fear for some. We've teamed up with Essex Police, Braintree District Council, COMPASS and the Next Chapter to raise awareness of Domestic Abuse, including identifying concerns and recognising potential warning signs during this period. These will be pop up events in Halstead, Witham and Braintree between June and July. Feel free to come along to any of the events and pick up some items with discreet links to support. No sign up necessary.
Friday 19
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- Date: Fri, 19 Jun 2026, 10:00am - 11:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Hawthorn Ave, Colchester CO4 3QE, UK
Coffee with Cops in Greenstead
Meet your local neighbourhood Police team in Greenstead to raise concerns, ask questions and discuss issues like anti-social behaviour.
Saturday 20
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- Date: Sat, 20 Jun 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: Chelmsford, UK
EastPride at Essex Pride
Join EastPride and My Eastlight Team at Essex Pride, Chelmsford.
Thursday 25
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- Date: Thu, 25 Jun 2026, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: 21 Trinity Square, Colchester CO1 1JB, UK
Patch Chat - Colchester - June
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: Thu, 25 Jun 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 - June
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, 25 Jun 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Newland Shopping Centre, Newland St, Witham CM8 2UU, UK
Domestic Abuse Support Pop Up Event - Witham
With the World Cup starting this month, we know big sporting events can be a time of fear for some. We've teamed up with Essex Police, Braintree District Council, COMPASS and the Next Chapter to raise awareness of Domestic Abuse, including identifying concerns and recognising potential warning signs during this period. These will be pop up events in Halstead, Witham and Braintree between June and July. Feel free to come along to any of the events and pick up some items with discreet links to support. No sign up necessary.
Tuesday 30
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- Date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026, 9:00am - Mon, 08 Jun 2026, 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Calamint Rd, Witham CM8, UK
This event has now expiredERG South Clean up - Calamint Road & Speedwell Close, Witham
Join your Eastlight Resident Group for Chelmsford & South Essex for a community clear up where you can get rid of unwanted items and give Calamint Road and Speedwell Close a freshen up.
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.
