Resident participation team

We are a dedicated team that promotes a range of opportunities for council residents and leaseholders. We aim to ensure you have an active role in developing and changing the councils housing services and make improvements to your area and community.

We can also provide you with advice and assistance on issues such as rent, transfers, mutual exchanges and general matters relating to your tenancy.

You can participate in the following activities:

the residents’ consortium which plays an active role in creating the council’s housing strategy, policies and practices and to ensure your voice is heard
the consortium link group which is formed of yearly elected residents who represent particular groups to support their needs and interests
a range of portfolio focus groups on areas such as repairs and maintenance, anti-social behaviour and sheltered housing
the creation of resident associations and street and housing block representatives
the House Talk editorial panel for you to contribute articles your magazine
funding for community events or improvement projects that you want to undertake to improve your area
a range of training courses and special conferences to offer personal development opportunities
the navigators resource centre which provides meeting rooms, IT facilities and access to the internet
support to help you with childcare, travel and administration expenses while you attend activities

Gazebo days

During the summer, we are inviting you to find out more about the council’s housing services. We will be setting up a gazebo at key locations across Portsmouth and Havant with a host of housing staff. You will be able to take part in fun activities at the gazebo while you find out about housing services and information on how to become a volunteer to benefit the local community.

We will be setting up the gazebo at the following venues, dates and times:

Thursday 31 July, Eastern Road, Baffins 3 pm to 5 pm
Thursday 7 August, Bridgeside Close, Landport 1 pm to 3 pm
Thursday 14 August, St George’s Square, Portsea 1pm to 3 pm
Monday 18 August, Warren Park Shops, Leigh Park 2.30 pm to 4.30 pm
Tuesday 19 August, Allaway Avenue, Paulsgrove 4 pm to 6 pm
Wednesday 20 August, Yorke Street, Somerstown 10 am to 12 pm
Thursday 28 August, Crown Court, Landport 11 am to 1 pm

Tenant participation compact

We produce a tenant participation compact agreement required by the government to establish a working relationship between tenants, councillors and housing staff. By ensuring that tenants are partners to the agreement, the government intends that tenants have the opportunity to be involved in how their homes are managed and to have a real choice in the extent and nature of their involvement.

Further information

Contact the Resident Participation team:.

in writing - no stamp needed - at: Navigators Resource Centre, Freepost (SCE14360), Portsmouth, PO1 2BR
Call for free on 08000 321531
Email at participation@portsmouthcc.gov.uk