Getting Involved

Tenant Engagement and Influencing Framework - A summary

You choose how involved you want to be. Some options take minutes, others a bit more time.

Every voice matters

Stay Informed

Time: A few minutes, when it suits you

  • Tenant Newsletter / Bi‑Monthly Bulletin
  • Website, social media,
  • Letters, block notices

No commitment – just read what’s useful to you.

Asking for Your Views

Time: 5 minutes to join (one‑off)

  • Join the consultation list
  • Choose which topics interest you
  • Respond only when you want to

You stay in control at all times.

Quick Ways to Have a Say

Time: a few minutes to an hour

  • After‑service surveys (e.g. repairs): ~10 mins
  • Annual tenant survey: ~30 mins once a year
  • Estate walkabouts: ~1 hour (optional)
  • Comments, complaints or compliments: your choice

No meetings, no ongoing commitment.

Work With Us

Time: A few hours a year or month

  • Tenant Scrutiny Panel: ~2 hrs monthly
  • Focus groups: ~2 hrs per session (up to 3)
  • Policy review: ~2 hrs per policy (max 4/year)
  • Co‑design projects: time varies

Support and feedback provided

Tenant‑Led Decisions

Time: Higher commitment

  • Tenant Assurance Panel (TAP): ~2–3 hrs, quarterly
  • Tenant Management Organisation (Right to Manage): ongoing, agreed by tenants

Tenants lead – MDC supports.

Your Choice

  • Take part once or regularly
  • Change your level of involvement anytime
  • 2 minutes or 2 hours – it all counts