Local Residents’ Conference – Bethnal Green event

Archive News Story: November 2011
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On Saturday, over 50 Tower Hamlets Homes residents had their say on how their homes were being managed at the first of three Local Residents’ Conferences held at Oxford House, Bethnal Green.

The event was led by residents who said that they wanted to see smaller, local events, where residents were able to interact with Tower Hamlets Homes staff, the Residents’ Panel and the Board.

At the beginning and end of the day residents were able to meet and talk with the Residents’ Panel, staff and board members at information stalls.  The main session for the day included a presentation from the Residents’ Panel and from Chief Executive, Gavin Cansfield followed by a question and answer session, with residents sharing their views with the Residents Panel, the Board and the Chief Executive.

The Residents’ Panel also conducted a survey at the event – asking residents how our services are going and how things have changed in the last year.  The top three areas residents at the event would like to see improved were:

• ASB 55% (16 out of 27 responses)
• Repairs 52% (15 out of 28 responses)
• Horticulture 41% (12 out of 28).

The next Tower Hamlets Homes Local Residents’ Conference is on Saturday 19 November at the Tarling Community Centre, followed by the final event on Saturday 26 November at St Matthias Community Centre.