Council Tenant Factsheet: Tenant Consultation, Engagement and Involvement

Tenant consultation means listening to your views before making decisions that affect your home, neighbourhood, or housing services. It’s your chance to have a say and help shape the services you receive.

Why It Matters

  • Your feedback helps us improve services.
  • It ensures decisions reflect what tenants really want.
  • It builds trust and transparency between tenants and the council.

When Will You Be Consulted?
Examples:

  • Changes are proposed to your tenancy agreement
  • We plan major repairs or improvements
  • We review housing policies or services
  • We develop neighbourhood plans or regeneration projects

How Can You Get Involved?

  • Completing surveys (online or paper)
  • Attending meetings or drop-in sessions
  • Joining tenant panels or forums and more
  • Giving feedback through your housing officer

What Happens With Your Feedback?

  • We listen to what you say
  • We report back on what we heard
  • We explain decisions and how your views were considered

Your Rights

  • Consulted on matters affecting their tenancy
  • Informed about changes and decisions
  • Involved in shaping services
     

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