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We’re excited to share some great opportunities for you to get involved. The free events which you can enjoy both in-person or / and online are hosted by JRHT and other organisations.
The focus and aim of these events is to gather your feedback, help you engage with your community, and provide valuable support.
Lara Winters, Resident Involvement Officer can assist if you are interested in joining, please get in touch with her by either emailing lara.winters@jrht.org.uk or calling 07976 971394
Upcoming JRHT events
These JRHT events listed below can be attended in person or accessed online.
Resident Communications and Customer Services Feedback Group
Every 3rd Monday of the month from 3pm until 4.30pm (In-person in York or via Teams)
This group is your chance to review communications like posters, articles, and letters sent to other residents. Your feedback helps us to improve these communications and makes them more effective for everyone.
Residents' Assembly
Bramley Room, Folk Hall
- 28 November, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The meetings are held quarterly. Next year’s dates will be agreed in December. These dates will be advertised on our website.
Join the Residents' Assembly to learn about JRHT’s strategic plans and provide your input on what’s working well and where we can improve.
The information from these assemblies such as reports, agendas, and minutes will also be available on our website.
Resident Property Services and Improvement Group
Ad hoc meetings
Your insights on the repairs process are crucial to improving our property services. If you’d like to share your experiences and help shape how we manage JRHT homes and properties, please contact us to receive updates on upcoming sessions.
Accessibility in Design Panel
Ad hoc meetings
If you have experience of living with a disability, we would love your input. This group focuses on making sure new housing developments are designed to meet the needs of residents. Your voice will help shape the design of future homes.
Online Opportunities and Training
We are proud members of several organisations that provide valuable training and updates for residents and tenants. Below are some exciting online events you can join:
Four Million Homes
This platform offers free webinars on a range of topics that matter to residents. You can access the webinars at any time:
Northern Housing Consortium (NHC)
NHC Tenant Voice 2024
13 and 14 November, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm (Online)
This event is your chance to make your voice heard by housing providers across the North.
Tpas
Tpas supports tenant engagement with housing associations and resident groups. If you’d like to join any of their online sessions, contact Lara Winters, Resident Involvement Officer.
Additional Resources:
The Housing Ombudsman is an independent, impartial and free service for social housing residents. They work to strengthen complaints processes and encourages learning from resident feedback. It offers advice through virtual workshops and webinars. You can explore their resources here:
Housing Ombudsman Service
Have Ideas for New Groups and Events?
JRHT are always keen to hear your ideas for new groups or events that you’d like to attend. If you have any ideas for new groups or events, please contact Lara Winters, and we’ll do our best to include these.
If you are interested in getting involved, or any of the opportunities above, please contact Lara Winters, Resident Involvement Officer
Email: lara.winters@jrht.orguk
Call: 07976 971394