Residents Voice

How you can get in on the action

There are a range of ways that residents can get involved and have a say on the work we do and we can provide training and support for all residents who take on one of these roles. If you would like more information or you want to sign up, or for a copy of our Resident Involvement Strategy, please contact our resident involvement team on 020 8536 3957 or residentinvolvementteam@east-thames.co.uk.

Formal involvement

Would you like to be involved at the highest level and influence strategy and policy?

We’re looking for  East Homes residents to join our Housing Scrutiny Panel. The Panel will examine our performance and landlord services, such as repairs and maintenance, and will then make suggestions and recommendations for improvements to the East Homes Board.

The Panel will be made up of 12 residents. So far we already have candidates for Newham and Redbridge and residents from these boroughs will soon decide who they want to represent their area in our upcoming Housing Scrutiny panel election. You can find out more about the candidates here. However we’re still looking for representatives for Barking and Dagenham, Havering, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest and Essex.

If you’re am East Thames resident in one of these areas and would like to apply for a position on the Panel, read the person specification and then complete the application form below.

Housing Scrutiny Panel - Person Specification

Housing Scrutiny Panel - Application Form

Service improvement

Would you like to test and inspect the services we provide?

We’re looking for residents who would like to become resident inspectors or mystery shoppers. These roles involve testing the quality of our individual services, such as communal repairs, grounds maintenance or our customer contact centre. As a mystery shopper or resident inspector, you’ll be commissioned by our scrutiny panel to take a closer look at out services and make sure we’re keeping our customer promises.

For more information and details of the selection criteria, please read the person specification.

Resident Inspector and Mystery Shopper – Person Specification

To apply for a position as an inspector or mystery shopper, please complete the application form below. There is no deadline to return the application form as we’ll be recruiting throughout the year.

Resident Inspector and Mystery Shopper  – Application Form

Local engagement

Would you like to represent your local community?

We want to help residents set up and run residents’ associations, across the areas where we work. Residents’ associations give you the opportunity to get together with your neighbours to discuss issues that are important to you and your community. We can then work with you to improve your local area.

If you like to set up a residents association in your area, please get in touch and we’ll talk to you about the support and possible funding we can provide.

Occasional involvement

Do you have strong views on the way we provide services but not enough time to get involved?

We are always looking for residents to complete surveys or come along to occasional focus groups. This is a great way to tell us what you think without giving up too much of your time. You can complete our surveys over the phone or online so you wont even have to leave your home. If you would like to get involved in this way, just let our Resident Involvement Team know.