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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 02
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- Date: Wed, 02 Sept 2026, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: Colchester CO4 5EZ, UK
ERG Colchester Estate Walkabout
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. Meeting point: Radial Court, Turbine Road, Colchester, Essex, CO4 5EZ, at 1.30pm.
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- Date: Wed, 02 Sept 2026, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: -
- Event Venue: Online
ERG Colchester Meeting (Online)
Join your Eastlight Resident Group for Colchester for their first online meeting where they'll be discussing where and how to make improvements in your community. Sign up and we'll send you further details for the meeting.
Tuesday 08
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- Date: Tue, 08 Sept 2026, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Rex Mott Court, 3 Guithavon St, Witham CM8 1UP, UK
ERG South Meeting
Join fellow residents in your local area to see how, together, you can make a difference to your neighbourhoods across the Chelmsford & South Essex region.
Wednesday 09
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- Date: Wed, 09 Sept 2026, 12:00am - 12:00am
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: -
ARN Review of Aids & Adaptations 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!
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- Date: Wed, 09 Sept 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.
Thursday 17
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- Date: Thu, 17 Sept 2026, 10:00am - 12:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: Eastlight House, Charter Way, Braintree CM77 8FG, UK
Help to interview our next Chair of the Board
Join us for a group session to meet the candidates for our next Chair of the Board. During the session you'll be able to ask them questions and find out why they want to lead Eastlight into the future. You'll then be able to make recommendations to the recruitment panel who will use your feedback to influence their decision. Date, time and how to sign up TBC
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- Date: Thu, 17 Sept 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
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 24
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- Date: Thu, 24 Sept 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.
Friday 25
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- Date: Fri, 25 Sept 2026, 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Colchester & Suffolk
- Location: 21 Trinity Square, Colchester CO1 1JB, UK
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.
Saturday 26
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- Date: Sat, 26 Sept 2026, 10:00am - 2:00pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Location: Mabrook House, 20-22 Bocking End, Braintree CM7 9AA, UK
Braintree Dog Day & Community Safety Day
Braintree District Community Safety Partnership is hosting their free community event, Dog Day, as part of their Safer Streets project. During the event you can join in a fun mini dog show, enjoy amazing dog displays, connect with fellow dog walkers, discover local groups and community projects, learn about home and personal security tips, get involved with the Safer Streets initiative, and even pick up some brilliant freebies! It's going to be a paw-some day!
Monday 28
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- Date: Mon, 28 Sept 2026, 9:00am - 3:00pm
- Capacity: 50 People
- Location: Eastlight House, Charter Way, Braintree CM77 8FG, UK
Scrutiny Bootcamp - Grounds maintenance and service standards
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.
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- Date: Mon, 28 Sept 2026, 10:00am - 2:30pm
- Capacity: 0 People
- Event Area: Chelmsford & South Essex
- Location: Templars Cl, Witham, UK
Clean up morning at Templars Estate, Witham
Join us as we host a clean up morning on the Templars Estate, Witham in partnership with Braintree District Council where you'll be able to get rid of large unwanted items from your homes and gardens.
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.
