We’re Recruiting for Our Tenant Involvement Group

If you’ve ever wondered what’s going on behind the scenes, have you considered joining our TIG-Panel?  The TIG-Panel meet every three months and:

• Oversees our Tenant Participation Action Plan
• Reviews consultation and survey feedback as well as any complaint reports
• Gets advance notice of upcoming changes and new services
• Has the opportunity to meet regularly with the Management Team and take part in things like new build viewings, stock tours and meeting with other tenant groups

If you think that sounds like something you’d be interested in, we plan to hold a meeting from 2pm to 3:30pm on 30 January at our offices in Haddington and you’d be very welcome to join us. Or, if you would prefer, you can attend over Teams from the comfort of your own home.  If you think you’d like to come along to see if it suits you, please drop us a note using the button below:

i'd like to take part 

But don’t take our word for how it could benefit you – here’s what some of our TIG-Panel members say:

Being a TIG (Tenant Involvement Group) member is important!

Wanting to be a TIG member is equally important. But there is a subtle difference.

Being a member of TIG allows you to participate, not only with other members of TIG, but also with ELHA staff on a host of matters surrounding ELHA tenancies, including your own, such as Maintenance and Repair, Property Management, Rents, Performance, Pets, New Developments etc. In fact, pretty much anything and everything to do with what affects ELHA tenants.

Why wouldn't you want to join? It is fun, rewarding, fulfilling, and gives you a sense of responsibility in actually contributing to something which will affect and help all ELHA tenants.

There are approximately four or five TIG meetings a year, held in the main office in Haddington, and not only will you meet the other members of TIG, but also dedicated ELHA staff who are kind, considerate, helpful and knowledgeable. And, best of all, they provide coffee and delicious cakes and pastries at every meeting.

You can attend and contribute as much as you like, but I can guarantee that if you make the leap and attend your first one, you will want to come again and again. If you want to take things further, ELHA will encourage you both in a practical and financial way to attend seminars, conferences and other Housing Association events.

There is an existing hardcore of TIG members who have, in the main, been involved in TIG for many years, and have a formidable knowledge of tenant likes, dislikes, and problems.

However, we require fresh blood and ideas to move forward in a progressive way.

So, if you feel that you have something to offer, and you like to meet people, come along and participate. Don't just sit on the fence and wait on others to do things for you.

-Sandy, Gullane

Joining the TIG has given me a great opportunity to contribute my thoughts and experiences as an ELHA tenant, as well as gaining valuable insights into how the organization works, both internally and with others such as R3, ELC, etc. I enjoy the meetings, which are always filled with positive ideas.

-Tracey, Musselburgh