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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!
Thursday 01
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- Date: Thu, 01 Oct 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.
Thursday 08
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- Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 1:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: 8 Collingwood Rd, Witham CM8 2DY, UK
This event has now expiredWitham Age Well Fair
Join us for a friendly day designed to help residents over 50 stay active and connected to the community. Your Eastlight Team for Chelmsford and South Essex will be at the event to answer any questions and offer their support, where needed. Whether you want help with reporting repairs through the My Eastlight portal and app, have concerns about anti-social behaviour or need some guidance on services available to you, the team will be there to help. You’ll also be able to chat to a wide range of organisations including Active Essex, Provide Health, Essex Police, Social Prescribing teams, Hearing Help Essex and Alzheimer’s Society, plus more.
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- Date: Thu, 08 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: Eastlight House, Charter Way, Braintree CM77 8FG, UK
- Event Venue: Eastlight House
This event has now expiredThe Big ERG Meeting (All four groups)
All four Eastlight Resident Groups (ERGs) are coming together for one meeting - wow! Join us as we discuss local community improvements and how we can work together to make your neighbourhoods somewhere you'll be proud of. You'll also get the change to other ERG members across all our regions and to celebrate the great work you're doing.
Friday 09
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- Date: Fri, 09 Oct 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
This event has now expiredARN Review of Shared Ownership 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!
Wednesday 14
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- Date: Wed, 14 Oct 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, 14 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Church Rd, Stutton, Ipswich IP9 2SJ, UK
Community Day at Baytree Way, Sutton
Representatives from Eastlight Homes, Suffolk Police, and Babergh District Council will be in your community and would like to hear from you. Do you have any housing concerns, community issues, neighbourhood problems, or questions you'd like to discuss? This is your opportunity to speak directly with us about matters that are important to you and your local area.
Friday 16
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- Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Great Square, Braintree, UK
Braintree Community Safety Partnership Day of Action
Come along to the Braintree Community Safety Partnership Day of Action in Braintree and meet your local Neighbourhood Leads. We'll be available to answer any questions and support you, where needed. We'll also be joined by partners including the Police, Braintree District Council, Fire and Rescue Service and more.
Monday 19
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- Date: Mon, 19 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: North Braintree & North Essex
- Location: 2 Vicarage Ln, Thaxted, Dunmow CM6 2RL, UK
Uttlesford Help Hub - Thaxted
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.
Tuesday 20
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- Date: Tue, 20 Oct 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, 20 Oct 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.
Friday 23
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- Date: Fri, 23 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Admiral Wy, Barham, Ipswich, UK
Community Event in Barham, Ipswich
Your Neighbourhood Lead, Farran, will be out in the community and would love the opportunity to meet local residents. Come along and say hello, raise any concerns you may have, ask questions, or let Farran know about anything you would like to see improved in your neighbourhood. Whether you have a housing-related query, a community idea, or simply want to introduce yourself, she'll be happy to help.
Wednesday 28
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- Date: Wed, 28 Oct 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: Braintree CM7 9EH, UK
Woodlands Housing For Older People Scheme Meeting
Join us at the Woodlands for a Housing For Older People Scheme meeting.
Thursday 29
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- Date: Thu, 29 Oct 2026, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: 21 Trinity Square, Colchester CO1 1JB, UK
Cancelled: 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: Thu, 29 Oct 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.
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.
