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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!
Wednesday 08
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- Date: Wed, 08 Jul 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 - July
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 14
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- Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2026, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
- 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 - July
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.
Thursday 16
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- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: George Yard, Braintree CM7 1RB, UK
Domestic Abuse Support Pop Up Event - Braintree
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.
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- Date: Thu, 16 Jul 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 - July
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 30
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- Date: Thu, 30 Jul 2026, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: 21 Trinity Square, Colchester CO1 1JB, UK
Patch Chat - Colchester - July
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, 30 Jul 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 - July
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.
