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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!
Saturday 01
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- Date: Sat, 01 Aug 2026, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Greenstead, Colchester CO4 3AQ, UK
Heart of Greenstead Summer Event
Join your Neighbourhood Leads at the Heart of Greenstead Summer Event at Magnolia Field, Greenstead, Colchester.
Thursday 06
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- Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: North St, Southminster CM0, UK
Community in a Cup in Southminster - August
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, 06 Aug 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Wivenhoe, Colchester CO7, UK
Neighbourhood Welcome Event - Wivenhoe
More details TBC
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- Date: Thu, 06 Aug 2026, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: West Mersea CO5, UK
Neighbourhood Welcome Event - West Mersea
More details TBC
Wednesday 12
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- Date: Wed, 12 Aug 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 - August
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.
Saturday 15
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- Date: Sat, 15 Aug 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: Lewis Gardens, High Street, Colchester CO1 1JH, UK
EastPride at Colchester Pride
Join EastPride and My Eastlight Team at Colchester Pride.
Saturday 22
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- Date: Sat, 22 Aug 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: 43 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AE, UK
EastPride at Braintree Pride
Join EastPride and My Eastlight Team at Braintree Pride.
Wednesday 26
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- Date: Wed, 26 Aug 2026, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: -
ERG Colchester Estate Walkabout - August
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 27
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- Date: Thu, 27 Aug 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 - August
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 28
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- Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: 21 Trinity Square, Colchester CO1 1JB, UK
Patch Chat - Colchester - August
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: Fri, 28 Aug 2026, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Harwich Rd, Colchester CO4, UK
St Anne's Community Hall Family Fun Day, Colchester
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.
