Resident Engagement Strategy

Working together so your voice shapes our services

At English Rural, we want residents to have a real say in how their homes and services are managed.

Our Resident Engagement Strategy 2024–2029 explains:

  • how we listen to residents
  • how you can get involved
  • how your views help improve services

You can read the full strategy document or view a simple infographic summary using the links on this page.


Our promise to you

We are committed to:

  • listening to what matters to residents
  • being open and honest about how we perform
  • working with residents to improve services
  • making it easy for people to get involved

Your voice helps us make better decisions.


Listening to you

We use different ways to hear what residents think and feel.

These include:

We use what you tell us to:

  • improve services
  • check how well contractors are doing
  • plan future repairs and improvements

We will always try to show:
“You said – we did.”


Keeping in touch and sharing information

Residents told us they want clear information and easy contact with staff.

We provide:

If you need information in a different format, we will help.


Checking our work (scrutiny)

Residents help check how well we are doing.

This includes:

This helps make sure we are:

  • fair
  • open
  • improving our services

What’s new?

We are improving how residents are involved by:

  • making repair feedback clearer and simpler
  • giving residents more choice in investment decisions
  • running themed focus groups
  • increasing staff visibility in communities

These changes are based on resident feedback.


Get involved

You can get involved in ways that suit you.

You can:

  • Join the Resident Scrutiny Group
  • Take part in focus groups
  • Sign up for digital updates
  • Use the online portal
  • Meet staff during site visits
  • Share feedback at any time
  • Ask for information in a different format

Everyone is welcome to take part.


Want to know more?

You can:

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