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6. Renfrewshire Council Tenant Participation Strategy - Update - Report

Renfrewshire Council · 11 March 2025
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To: Communities and Housing Policy Board 
On: 11 March 2025
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Report by: Director of Environment, Housing and infrastructure 
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Heading: Renfrewshire Council Tenant Participation Strategy – Update
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1. Summary 
1.1 This report provides the Policy Board with an update on the Council’s Tenant
Participation Strategy Action Plan, which was approved by the Board on 25
October 2022.
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2. Recommendations 
It is recommended that the Communities and Housing Policy Board: 
2.1 Note the progress made with regard to the Tenant Participation Strategy Action
Plan as set out in Appendix 1. 
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3. Background 
3.1 The Tenant Participation Strategy 2022 – 2027 which was approved by the
Policy Board at its meeting of 25 October 2022 sets out the range of
opportunities available to tenants and residents to get involved and to influence
decisions about the housing services we deliver. The strategy includes an
Action Plan which sets out a range of priorities which were agreed with tenant
representatives. 
3.2 Tenant representatives worked closely with council officers to develop the
strategy and continue to work with officers to monitor the progress of the Action
Plan.  Progress to date on the key priorities contained within the Action Plan is
attached at Appendix 1 and section 4 of this report highlights some of the
actions undertaken.

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4.  Tenant Participation Strategy Progress 
4.1 The Strategy covers a five-year period and attached at Appendix 1 is the
Scorecard for the Action Plan highlighting what has been achieved since April
2024.  The Scorecard was presented to the Tenant Scrutiny Panel for their
comments as part of their role in monitoring the Strategy. Feedback from the
Scrutiny Panel was positive, and they agreed on the actions for the forthcoming
year, which are presented in this report.  The Scorecard at Appendix 1 provides
more detail of activities throughout the year. 
The Strategy will continue to be monitored and developed in consultation with
our tenant representatives with an annual update provided to the Policy Board
for noting. The following are some key highlights since its inception: 
4.2 Consultative Forums 
Tenant Scrutiny Panel 
 The Tenant Scrutiny Panel consists of volunteer council tenants who meet
throughout the year to assess and influence the performance, service
delivery, plans and activities of Renfrewshire Council’s Housing Service. 
The Panel also act as a sounding board on how the Service has performed
against the Scottish Social Housing Charter and were involved in the
design and content of the ‘2024 review for our tenants’ publication which
was issued to all tenants in November 2024.  Influential in developing the
Tenant Participation Strategy, they continue to provide a positive
assessment on progress of the Strategy so far.  The Panel have a work
programme that dictates their work throughout the year, over the past year
they have looked at the Tenant Participation Strategy action plan, new build
housing and have participated in fire safety sessions.  They have also
attended the Tenant Information Service (TIS) and Tenant Participation
Advisory Service (TPAS) Annual Conferences. 
Tenant Quality Circles 
 Tenant Quality Circles are volunteer council tenants who carry out
inspections of Renfrewshire Council’s multi-storey blocks, sheltered
housing complexes and council housing estates to ensure a quality
standard is being achieved and maintained in every multi-story block,
sheltered complex and housing estate. The volunteers help to identify any
matters that could be changed, repaired, or upgraded to improve the quality
of the buildings and their surrounding areas. 
 This year saw nineteen inspections by all of the Quality Circles.  The Estate
Management Quality Circle has carried out inspections in seven areas,
namely Thornbrae (Johnstone), Douglas Street and Well Street (both
Paisley West End), Achray Drive (Foxbar), Grampian Avenue, Morven
Avenue and Fairway Avenue (Glenburn).  Given the size of some of these
areas the Quality Circle have visited some of these areas more than once.

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They have tied in with the Housing Estates Manager (Council Housing) as
part of their collaborative approach to inspections by issuing their
inspection reports to help draw up work programmes. 
 The High-Rise Quality Circle has been involved with the development of
Scooter pods at Maxwellton Court as well as routine block inspections. 
 The Sheltered Quality Circle has carried out inspections in 3 blocks and
raised a number of issues that have been addressed. 
 Some members of the Quality Circes now have access to digital tablets
which allows them to complete inspections more efficiently for data
collection and to take photographs of areas inspected. 
4.3 Digital Participation 
The strategy was developed so that tenants and the Service could make best
use of digital resources to maximise participation. 
Throughout the year the Tenants’ Scrutiny Panel has continued to meet online
using the Microsoft TEAMS platform and the Panel has recently started hybrid
meetings. 
The 2025-27 Rent Consultation process was conducted using an online
survey and in total over 1,000 tenants participated. This was the second time
the Service has made use of an online consultation for the rent consultation. 
Participation in the online survey was promoted by letter and using targeted
emails from the Corporate Communications Team.   
More than 5,300 tenants have provided their email contact to receive updates
from us. This channel is used to provide important information, including about
preparing your home for winter weather and accessing council services over
the festive period. It is also used to share rent consultation engagement
opportunities and email communication is achieving a high engagement and
click-through rate. 
4.4 Communication 
We have worked closely with colleagues in our corporate Communications
team to improve the ways we communicate with tenants. We will continue to
collaborate with our Communications team throughout the lifetime of the
strategy to develop improved channels of communication.  During the year we
informed tenants of service updates and our regulatory requirements, using: 
 In November, The People’s News was rebranded, and a refreshed annual
review was posted to all our tenants, providing details of our performance
as a landlord and sharing information about the wide range of support and
services for tenants to access.

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 Housing services content on renfrewshire.gov.uk is being rewritten to
support an improved user experience and ensure our tenants can find and
access the information they are looking for. 
 Council website to advise of our performance on the Scottish Social
Housing Charter and the Scottish Housing Regulator’s Engagement Plan. 
 5,300 tenants have signed up to direct e-mailing for updates and
information from the service. 
 As noted in section 4.3 above, this year’s rent consultation process was
extensive, with over 1,000 tenants responding.  All tenants were advised
of the online survey by letter, which was accompanied with background
information setting out service priorities.  Targeted e-mails advised over
5,300 tenants of the online survey which again was accompanied with
service priorities and background information. In addition to tenant
consultation, the Council Wide Forum received a presentation on Service
priorities and the background to the rent increase proposals.    
4.5 TARA Activity, Training and Events 
 Re-registration for Tenant and Resident Associations took place in Autumn
2025. Four TARAs applied for and were accepted for re-registration. The
Tenant Participation Development Officer continues to work with new
groups which are interested to register.   
 Tenant and Resident Association members attended the Tenants’
Information Service (TIS) Annual Conference and Tenant Participation
Advisory Service (TPAS) Annual Conference this year. 
 A new Tenants and Residents Association was established in Arkleston
and Newmains with support from the Service Development Officer. 
 Work is ongoing to develop associations elsewhere in the Council area. 
 Following concerns raised by some of the TARAs that their banks were
introducing monthly charges, the Service Development Officer with 
colleagues at Engage have held talks with local organisation Right Way
Credit Union www.rwcu.co.uk which can offer an services that may be of
interest to the TARAs. This is not to be considered financial advice, rather
support in finding a ‘bank’ that will be able to help at a cheaper rate. 
4.6 Tenant Surveys 
Over the past year we have carried out several tenant surveys: 
We commissioned our biennial Tenant Satisfaction Survey which was
conducted by an independent market research firm - ‘Research Resource’ -
by telephone, covering just over 1,200 households, representing around 11%
of the Council’s tenanted stock.  This survey results were reported to Board in
August and has been informative to assist in service development.

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The Housing Estate Manager (Council Housing) has been working to see how
the information gathered can help the effectiveness of the Neighbourhood
Environmental Trainee Teams (NETTs). 
Rent consultation was carried out online to inform members of tenants’ views
on rent increase proposals. 
For our ARC return we also seek tenants’ views on:
 Satisfaction with the repairs service
 Homeless services, temporary accommodation and housing advice
 Property condition 
We have also started work on a further survey of tenants in our new build
properties in Ferguslie Park, to meet the funding requirements of the Scottish
Government. 
4.7 Consultation with Tenants and Residents in Regeneration Areas 
The Housing-Led Regeneration and other Newbuild areas have benefitted
from a range of consultative initiatives. 
The Howwood Road Area and the Gallowhill Newbuild area have both had
consultation events.  Around 120 people attended at Howwood Road and over
30 households were represented at Gallowhill. The Howwood Road area has
also seen several initiatives including a community litter pick, and a
Regeneration Drop-in office has been established where every Tuesday and
Thursday tenants and residents can pop in to find out more about the project.
In addition, the Howwood Road Facebook page provides opportunities for
residents to find out and comment on regeneration issues. 
Other regeneration areas benefit from Pop Up Advice surgeries and area
walkabouts, where residents can discuss issues with staff. The
Springbank/Mossvale area has a drop-in office open every Wednesday. 
5. Tenant Participation Priorities for 2025/2026 
5.1 For the forthcoming year the priorities, in addition to day-to-day tenant
participation, will see further developments in expanding the ways in which
tenants are involved in shaping housing services: 
5.2 #Youdecide 
The rent consultation for 2025–2028 advised tenants of the participatory
budgeting initiative (#Youdecide).  Tenants will be involved in deciding how
some funding is spent in council housing areas.  The full details of this
initiative will be developed and brought to the Policy Board for approval prior
to implementation.

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Tenant Scrutiny Panel/Quality Circles 
During the forthcoming year the Tenant Scrutiny Panel will continue to work
on issues from their work programme, including discussions on the voids
process. 
Quality Circles will continue with inspections and the Estate Management
Quality Circle will develop effective links with the Housing Estate Manager
(Council Housing) to suggest improvements to areas.
5.3 Digital Participation and reaching out to other groups 
We will continue to make best use of digital platforms to improve participation.
As indicated the use of digital tablets has been extended to the Quality Circles
and the Council Wide Forum has the capacity to facilitate online participants.
We will make use of e-mails to provide information to those tenants who have
signed up to this and to others who may sign up over the year. 
The Service will continue to look at ways to engage with other tenants who
may not usually be involved, such as younger tenants, disabled groups or
tenants from ethnic communities Over the past year officers have attended
the Digi-ren meetings to see if opportunities to involve others could arise.     
5.4 Communication 
Working with colleagues in corporate communications we will review current
tenant communication and marketing activity and participation opportunities
and make recommendations project to improve the way in which we
communicate with tenants.  This will support increased tenant involvement in
shaping our services, identifying any efficiencies and opportunities for
improvement.   
We will continue to provide information through newsletters/brochures to
provide tenants with news and information, including information we are
required to provide, such as the Tenants’ report on the Charter. 
5.5 Council Wide Forum 
We held a Council wide Forum in Autumn 2024 and will hold another Council
Wide Forum in the forthcoming year, which will provide tenants with service
information and consult them on service priorities.   
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Implications of the Report 
1. Financial - none arising directly from this report.   
2. HR & Organisational Development – None. 
3. Community/Council Planning -

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 Our Renfrewshire is thriving – effective tenant participation gives
tenants the opportunity to influence decisions about housing services and
gives the Council stronger links with local communities.   
4. Legal – None.   
5. Property/Assets – None. 
6. Information Technology - to support tenants the new strategy will be aligned
to the Council’s Digital Strategy. 
7. Equality & Human Rights - the Recommendations contained within this report
have been assessed in relation to their impact on equalities and human rights.
No negative impacts on equality groups or potential for infringement of
individuals’ human rights have been identified arising from the recommendations
contained in the report.  If required following implementation, the actual impact of
the recommendations and the mitigating actions will be reviewed and monitored,
and the results of the assessment will be published on the Council’s website.   
8. Health & Safety – None. 
9. Procurement – Where external consultants may be required to support tenant
participation activities, these will be commissioned in line with the Council’s
requirements on the procurement of services. 
10. Risk – None. 
11. Privacy Impact – None.   
12. Climate Risk – N/A. 
13. Children’s Rights – N/A. 
14. COSLA Policy Position - N/A.
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List of Background Papers 
(a) Report to the Communities and Housing Policy Board, 25 October 2022,
Renfrewshire Council Tenant Participation Strategy’ 
(b) Report to the Communities and Housing Policy Board, 17 January 2023,
‘Housing Customer Engagement Annual Report 2021/22’ 
(c) Report to communities and Housing Policy Board, 12 March 2024, Tenant
Participation Strategy Update 
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Author: Ray Walkinshaw, Housing Regeneration and Development Manager 
Email: ray.walkinshaw@renfrewshire.gov.uk

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Tenant Participation Strategy Action Plan
Scorecard for 2024/25

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Priority   
To ensure tenants and residents are well informed
What have we achieved   
We reported the outcome of our biennial Tenants’ Satisfaction Survey to the Communities and Housing Policy Board at its meeting on
20 August 2024.
Enhanced Communication and Tenant Engagement
To improve transparency and enhance communication with our tenants, we launched a rebrand of The People’s News in October
2024. This revamped publication – 2024 review for our tenants – provides a comprehensive overview of service performance, highlights
key achievements, and outlines ongoing efforts to enhance service delivery. The Annual Review serves as a valuable resource for
tenants, providing detailed information on available services and support options, including assistance with bill payments, energy
advice, and winter preparedness guidance.
More than 5,300 tenants have provided their email contact to receive information and updates from us. We use this channel to
provide important information, including about preparing your home for winter weather and accessing council services over the
festive period. It is also used to share rent consultation engagement opportunities and email communication is achieving a high
engagement and click-through rate. 
Housing services content on renfrewshire.gov.uk is being rewritten to support an improved user experience and ensure our tenants
can find and access the information they are looking for. 
In collaboration with tenants, we published Renfrewshire Council's Tenants' Report on the Charter, ensuring transparency and
accountability in service delivery.  A dedicated tenant presentation on the ARC Return for 2024 and Assurance Statement was
provided to tenants in September 2024 where tenant representatives could comment on our performance and the Assurance
Statement.

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In February 2025, we presented the outcomes of our annual Rent Consultation to the Council, which received a response rate of over
1,000 tenants.  This valuable feedback directly informs our decision-making processes and ensures that our services continue to meet
the evolving needs and expectations of our tenants.
Priority   
We will develop our digital participation opportunities and embed digital engagement across Renfrewshire 
What have we achieved    
We have met the Tenants’ Scrutiny Panel and continue to meet with tenants’ groups online using the MS Teams platform.    
With the support of the Digital Participation Officer tenants and residents have received equipment to work with the service online.
New members of the Tenants’ Scrutiny Panel received training and resources to participate online.
Our rent consultation for 2025/2028 was carried out online survey to reach a wider audience.  We received over 1,100 responses to the
survey which included valuable service feedback as well as views on the proposed rent increases.
With the support of the Digital Participation Officer, we are developing electronic resources to enable our Quality Circle tenant
inspectors (piloting with the Estate Management group) to use tablets to complete the inspection forms.
At the October 2024 Council Wide Forum arrangements were put in place to enable tenant representative to join the meeting
remotely if they chose, and we will continue to offer this option.
We continue to encourage and support Tenants’ and Residents’ Associations to submit their annual registration and supporting
information electronically, whilst offering the option to submit information by post or in person.

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Priority  
To listen to tenants and consider their views before decisions are reached and promote real opportunities to
participate and influence housing services. 
What have we achieved    
We again conducted our biennial tenant satisfaction survey to help us better understand what tenants enjoy about living in their
home and what housing services they think need improved.  The survey was conducted by an independent market research firm -
‘Research Resource’ - by telephone, covering just over 1,200 households, representing around 11% of the Council’s tenanted stock.  
We consulted on the amount our tenants will pay over the next three years, between April 2025 and March 2028.  To maximise
participation all our tenants were written to encourage them to take part in the rent consultation for 2025 to2028.  The letter
contained a QR code and website address and contact details to request the consultation in a different form.   The consultation was
predominantly completed online with over 1,100 responses.
The Service continues to carry out tenant satisfaction surveys for key services areas and undertake service improvements were
identified from feedback, for example:
Standard of temporary accommodation, this survey is carried out at point of service by our Homeless Services team and our return for
this survey is consistently over 95% satisfaction.
Satisfaction with Housing Advice, all applicants are asked their views on the standard of customer service, the most recent survey had
a 97% satisfaction rate.
Repairs satisfaction, our method of collection for this survey has changed to text surveys to ensure an immediate response and
maximum participation, the most recent survey saw satisfaction at 76.6%.  
Quality of home satisfaction. This survey is carried out at point of service by housing staff when a tenant moves into a new home.
Owners’ survey, this survey is carried out by post each year to gauge satisfaction with the service provided by Owners Services.

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The Tenant Scrutiny Panel provided feedback on the revisions to the Renfrewshire Common Housing Allocation Policy.
Priority 
Increasing Tenant Participation Opportunities 
What have we achieved    
In each edition of The People’s News (now rebranded to reinvigorate interest) we promote the benefits of tenant participation which
attracts some interest from tenants who not been involved before.  We encourage prospective tenant volunteers who are interested in
join to come along to a “taster” meeting/event under no obligation.
A number of these tenants attended the Council Wide Forum in October and participate in the Sheltered Housing Quality Circle. 
These new members will help refresh this group and support existing members.  At the October 2024 Council Wide Forum
arrangements were put in place to enable tenant representatives to join the meeting remotely if they wanted, and we will continue to
offer this option.
To assist tenants without their own transport, we can provide transport to and from all our tenant participation meetings and events,
including:  Council Wide Forum, Quality Circles (High Rise, Sheltered and Estate Management).
The Neighbourhood Housing Forums (including the small projects budget) are an established part of Renfrewshire Council’s tenant
participation framework but over recent years have become outpaced by the ability to communicate more directly with tenants’ and
residents’ associations using technology.  We are evaluating various options to replace the current setup, including a “#youdecide”
participatory budgeting model.
In a change to annual rent consultation, we consulted on the amount our tenants will pay over the next three years, between April
2025 and March 2028.  All our tenants were written to encourage them to take part in the rent consultation for 2025 to 2028.  The letter
contained a QR code and website address and contact details to request the consultation in a different form.   The consultation was
predominantly completed online with over 1,000 responses.

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We again conducted our biennial tenant satisfaction survey to help us better understand what tenants enjoy about living in their
home and what housing services they think need improved.  The survey was conducted by an independent market research firm -
‘Research Resource’ - by telephone, covering just over 1,200 households, representing around 11% of the Council’s tenanted stock.  
Priority   
Local Tenants’ and Residents’ Associations (TARAs)
What have we achieved   
As part of our support to TARAs each association was offered a ‘health check’ as part of the TARA registration process.  This check
identified areas where each association required additional support and training requirements.
We continue to work with local residents within areas where there is council housing to help setup tenants’ and residents’
associations:
 A new association has been set up in the Arkleston and Newmains area of Renfrew
 Working in collaboration with Engage, discussions are ongoing with residents in the Kirklandneuk area to setup and
association
 We are assisting tenants within the George Street area of Paisley to setup a new association to represent their area
 We are working with colleagues within the regeneration team to ascertain the demand for an association with in the Howwood
Road regeneration area
 In collaboration with regeneration colleagues, we are working in the Howwood Rd area are gauging interest from residents to
develop a TARA within the regeneration area.
The Tenants’ Scrutiny Panel have been progressing  a scrutiny exercise looking at Constitutional matters and the Registration Scheme
for Tenants’ and Residents’ Associations and how TARAs are supported.
We have been liaising with the Rightway Credit Union to assist TARAs to offer banking services, this is in response to some
associations advising that their banks were now incurring monthly charges to their accounts.

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Priority   
Council wide Tenants’ Forum and the role of the local Neighbourhood Forums    
What have we achieved   
The Council Wide Forum in October 2024 was an in-person event but arrangements were in place for tenants to join the meeting
remotely if desired.  The meeting attracted some new tenant representatives.  To assist tenants without their own transport, we can
provide transport to and from all our tenant participation meetings and events, including:  Council Wide Forum, Quality Circles (High
Rise, Sheltered and Estate Management).
At the Forum, participants were consulted on the Annual Return on the Charter 2023/2024, Annual Assurance Statement 2024 and
Single Voids Team pilot.  
Tenant representatives provided valuable insight and feedback, particularly on the voids item, including:
 Discussion with tenant representatives asked why during the Voids process do carpets and fittings need to be removed.
 Tenant representative suggested that if there could be a ‘trusted trader’ leaflet for tenants who cannot decorate properties
themselves.
 It was agreed that the Tenant Scrutiny Panel would work with staff on the recommendations of the Single Voids Project.
Feedback from the tenant representatives on the Forum was that it was a very positive and informative meeting.
Priority   
Tenant Scrutiny Panel   
What have we achieved    
The Tenant Scrutiny Panel (TSP) continues to meet monthly online with the option to meet on a hybrid basis as necessary.

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The Panel continues working on their scrutiny exercise looking at Constitutional matters and the Registration Scheme for Tenants’
and Residents’ Associations and how TARAs are supported.  The Panel has been researching how this process is conducted by other
landlords to help inform their recommendations.
Along with the work on their scrutiny exercise, during the past year the Panel has acted as a ‘sounding board’ for a variety of housing
matters and has been involved in the design and content of the rebranded “2024 review for our tenants” Tenants Report on the
Scottish Social Housing Charter.
Agenda items throughout the year have included:  
 Review of the Tenant Participation Strategy action plan
 Tenant Information Service (TIS) Annual Conference and the Tenant Participation Advisory Service Annual Conference
 Newbuild Housing
 Fire safety sessions
Priority   
Expand the Quality Circles  
What have we achieved    
A new Estate Management Quality Circle was established in January 2024 which attracted some new volunteer tenant inspectors.
An intensive programme of inspections was developed for the new Estate Management Quality Circle (EMQC) which was replicated
with the High-Rise Quality Circle (HRQC) where there are monthly inspections for each group and quarterly inspection for the
Sheltered Housing Quality Circle (SHQC).
The EMQC and HRQC conduct 12 inspections each per year, with the SHQC conducting 4 inspections per year.  The HRQC and SHQC
also having 4 meetings each per year with officers to discuss feedback on their inspection reports.  The Quality Circles have
established links with the Housing Estate Manager (Council Housing) which assist in identifying areas for improvement.

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In its first year the EMQC has conducted inspections in the following areas:  Thornbrae, Johnstone, Foxbar, Glenburn and the west end
of Paisley.  The HRQC continues its monthly inspections, with on average each of the 14 multi-storey blocks being visited by the tenant
inspectors twice annually.  Also, the SHQC continues to conduct quarterly inspections with on average all the sheltered complexes
being visited by the tenant inspectors every 12 months.
All QC inspections only look at the communal areas of the multi-storey block, sheltered complex or tenement building.  The EMQC
inspections are performed in conjunction with the Housing Officer for the area and Estates Manager, to provide local knowledge while
onsite and to ensure a joined-up approach to resolving any issues highlighted by the tenant inspectors.
To enable all interested tenants to take part, our Development Officer drives the Health and Wellbeing Services’ Strengthening
Opportunities for Older People in Renfrewshire (SOOPIR) Bus.  This enables tenant inspectors to be transported door-to-door, and we
can accommodate volunteers who require walking aids, wheelchairs or mobility scooters this enables full inclusion.
Feedback from the tenant inspectors has been overwhelmingly positive as they are pleased to be out visiting various areas and to
have the opportunity to observe first-hand the impact the Quality Circles have, and efforts being made to improve various areas and
property types.  Feedback from staff is that they appreciate the balanced yet positive comments.
With the support of the Digital Participation Officer, we are developing electronic resources to enable our Quality Circle tenant
inspectors (piloting with the Estate Management group) to use tablets to complete the inspection forms.  This will enable volunteers
make their comments, raise issues and provide feedback while also including photographs in a more efficient approach.  The
information from several tenant inspectors can more easily be collated in to reports which are then circulated to colleagues for
comment and action as appropriate.  The introduction of technology will provide opportunities to look at the data for trends across
various locations and property types which make service improvement that improve tenant satisfaction.

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Priority  
Participation in regeneration areas 
What have we achieved   
We have used a range of consultation methods in each of the Housing-Led Regeneration and Renewal areas, adapting to the needs
and requirements of each community as required and in line with the timeline of the delivery of investment within each area,
including:
o Groups using social media to promote activity and to keep involved,
o Regular community drop-ins where staff can provide information to residents,
o Newsletters, and
o Neighbourhood Renewal groups have started in 2 areas to capture the views of local people affected by the proposals. 
Howwood Rd - Consultation Event
Over 120 tenants and residents attended the event when over 70 households represented (42 Council Tenants, 24 Private Owners and
5 Other Representatives (neighbouring community and Elected Members).  
Gallowhill - New Build Consultation Event
Around 50 tenants and residents attended the event, representing over 30 households, including: Council Tenants, Private Owners
and Private Tenants and Elected Members.  
A variety of work is being progressed in other areas identified for regeneration:
 Drop-in surgeries have been established:  Springbank (every Wednesday) and Howwood Rd (Tuesday and Thursday)
 Several regeneration areas benefit from Pop Up Advice surgeries and area walkabouts, where residents can discuss issues with
staff.
 Staff and members of the community at Howwood Rd also took part in a community litter pick 
 Howwood Rd Facebook Page

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Priority   
To provide resources and support to empower tenants and residents to influence decisions about housing
services
What have we achieved   
We continue to fund tenant participation activities through an identified budget for tenant participation which facilitates:
o Support for TARAs through the provision of grant funding.
o Support for tenant participation activity, with Housing staff regularly attending TARA meetings to provide advice and support.
o Training and development for tenants’ groups, tenant representatives have attended external tenant participation events that
provide opportunities to exchange good practice and network with other tenants, including the Tenant Information Service
(TIS) Annual Conference and the Tenant Participation Advisory Service Annual Conference.
o Membership to independent organisations such as The Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) and the Tenants’
Information Service (TIS).  Tenant representatives have represented the Council.

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