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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, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: Eastlight House, Charter Way, Braintree CM77 8FG, UK
Scrutiny Bootcamp - How the My Eastlight Team model is working in practice
Want to get involved in scrutinising how Eastlight's services are delivered? Your thoughts, ideas and concerns will be listened to and taken onboard to influence the decisions we make. Dates and times TBC
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 - November
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, 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 - November
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.
Wednesday 25
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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 - November
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 - November
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.
