Tenant Participation
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Definition
Tenant participation is about tenants taking part in decision making processes and influencing decisions about
- Housing policies,
- Housing conditions,
- Housing and related services.
It is a two way process which involves the sharing of information, ideas and power. Its aim is to improve the standard of housing conditions and services.
Community & Tenant Participation Co-ordinator
The Community and Tenant Participation Co-ordinator is a core member of the Housing Service Policy, Planning and Performance Team.
Key areas of responsibility for the Community and Tenant Partcipation Co-ordinator are to
- Encourage community and tenant participation in all aspects of Service;
- Review and implement the participation strategy;
- Provide direct support for local groups, the voluntary sector and the Federation;
- Develop quality communication methods for tenant consultation and involvement.
Tenant Participation Strategy 2006-2009
Clackmannanshire Council have recently completed a restructuring of its housing service, designed around delivering improved services for all our tenants.
The strategy sets out within sections 1 to 7 of the strategy's joint working what Clackmannanshire Council, Ochil View and Paragon Housing Associations are planning to do in cooperation with tenants, to enable and support tenant participation over the next three years.
Efforts were made in the preparation of the Strategy to take account of the views of tenants, partners and other interested parties.
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Contact information
For further information about this page please contact:
Tenant Participation Co-ordinator, Housing
Lime Tree House, Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EX
Tel: 01259 452404 / 450000
Email: housing@clacks.gov.uk
Or use the on-line contact form
