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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
This event has now expiredUttlesford 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.
Friday 10
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- Date: Fri, 10 Jul 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: South Braintree & Mid Essex
- Location: 183 Witham Rd, Black Notley, Braintree CM77 8NB, UK
This event has now expiredERG Mid Estate Walkabout - Black Notley
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. Meet at the Cornerstone Church & Cafe at 10am.
Monday 13
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- Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2026, 12:00pm - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
This event has now expiredYour Voice Matters Survey
We want to know what you need from Eastlight over the next few years to feel happier, safer and better supported where you live. Whether you're a tenant, shared owner or leaseholder, your feedback will help us understand what matters most to you and where we should focus our efforts in the future. From the way we communicate with residents to opportunities to get involved, we'd love to hear your thoughts. The survey only takes a few minutes to complete, and every response will help ensure our future plans reflect what residents genuinely want and need.
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
This event has now expiredERG 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.
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
This event has now expiredDomestic 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, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: 15 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
This event has now expiredBraintree 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 North Braintree and North Essex and South Braintree and Mid 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, 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
This event has now expiredCommunity 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 17
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- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026, 12:00pm - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
This event has now expiredActive Residents Network Email Newsletter
Each month, we send the Active Residents Network (ARN) an email newsletter which includes opportunities for them to share their feedback and get involved. This includes taking part in surveys from the comfort of your home, consulting on projects and ideas, and receiving invites for in-person workshops and meetings. You can get involved with the activities as much or as little as you like - there's no expectations! We'd love for you to sign up and get involved, your feedback really helps to shape our services and how we work.
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- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026, 12:00pm - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
This event has now expiredARN Consultation: Eastlight Resident Group meeting agendas
The aim is to ensure our Eastlight Resident Group (ERG) meetings are focused, make the best use of members’ time, and provide clear opportunities for everyone to contribute. We want to hear your views on the proposed agenda and whether it will help members feel more informed, engaged and able to participate in meaningful discussions. Your feedback will help us refine the agenda so that it supports effective collaboration, encourages participation, and helps ERGs continue to play an important role in shaping our organisation. By sharing your thoughts, you’ll help ensure our ERG meetings are inclusive, productive and provide a valuable forum for members to have their voices heard.
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- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026, 12:00pm - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
This event has now expiredARN Consultation: Neighbourhood Voices Framework
Neighbourhood Voices are resident volunteers linked to a defined patch or place, who provide a visible route for neighbourhood feedback. Before we move forward, we want to understand whether this is something you think would benefit our neighbourhoods and what the responsibilities are. By sharing your feedback, you'll help us create a meaningful opportunity for residents to have a stronger voice in their community and influence the issues that matter most to them.
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- Date: Fri, 17 Jul 2026, 12:00pm - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
This event has now expiredARN Consultation: Defects Inspection Email
When customers move into a newly built Eastlight home, they have 12 months to report any defects linked to the build. At the end of this period, we arrange an End of Defects Inspection to identify any outstanding issues that may need attention. We're reviewing the email we send to customers about these inspections and would love your feedback. Is the information clear, friendly and easy to understand? Your insights will help us improve future communications and make sure customers know what to expect.
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
This event has now expiredPatch 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, 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
This event has now expiredUttlesford 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, 30 Jul 2026, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Unit 3, Foundation House, Long Wyre St, Colchester CO1 1AZ, UK
This event has now expiredPride banner-making workshop
Join Eastlight and Colchester Borough Homes for a Pride banner-making evening ahead of Colchester Pride. Create a banner, meet new people and celebrate our LGBTQIA+ communities together. Venue: The Dragonfly Lounge, Colchester Time: Thursday, 30 July, 5.30pm-7pm Simply turn up on the day, or email EastPride with any queries: eastpride@eastlighthomes.co.uk
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.
