Getting involved
Getting involved is a great way to meet new people, learn new things and do something worthwhile. You'll also help your local community - and help us improve our services. This section gives you information on ways you can get involved and how we can support you.
What difference will it make?
If we are to keep improving our services we need to involve residents at every level and taking action. Staff at all levels of the organisation regularly review what customers are telling us about services and we make changes as a result. We aim to let you know what happens through our newsletter, through local meetings and through our Area Panels.
What is the best way for me to get involved?
That depends on you! Different types of involvement need different levels of commitment from you. For example, filling in a survey takes 20 minutes. Joining an Area Panel will mean going to at least six meetings a year - and doing background reading as well. We want as many residents as possible to be involved, however much or little time they have. We will always offer training to help you join in with the activities you find most interesting. For a full list of all the ways to get involved download our 
Resident Involvement Menu of Options [367kb]
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more and/or would like to register your interest for becoming involved then please contact us
Three steps to getting involved
1. Let us know that you are thinking about getting involved.
2. Your local Resident Involvement team will talk to you about the different options.
3. We will keep you informed about how you can get involved in the activities that you find interesting.
What is our governance structure?
Our governance structure is the way that residents and other volunteers oversee what we do by regularly meeting staff and Board members. They do this by joining an Area Panel, the Residents' Council or the Strategic Board. If you would like to be on an Area Panel, let us know. We will give you more information about how to put your name forward. If you are elected, you must be able to go on training courses and spend time preparing for regular meetings. If you have a disability, we will support you.
For more information on how to get involved with events and activities in your area follow the links below:
