What's new - Engagement Opportunities

Keep up to date with the latest and upcoming in Tenancy Voice and Engagement events.

Upcoming events

Community Cuppa

Community Cuppas are a chance to come along and meet with your local officers and councillors and have a brew and a chat.

They give you the opportunity to find out more about how you can get involved with our volunteer opportunities and to discuss anything in person with your local neighbourhood tenancy officer or councillor.

Family Hub

Our team support the Family Hubs and offer a bi-monthly Community Cuppa. Tenants and residents in the area can pop in and have a chat and discuss community related issues and access support with volunteer opportunities, setting up of groups and accessing funding.  Just call into the drop-in, no appointment necessary. Please see the Family Hub timetable for our sessions and the other services available.

Tenant Voice Neighbourhood Champion meetings

Neighbourhood Champion meetings are to give a voice to tenants and residents who reside on Wigan Council Housing neighbourhoods. It will give tenants and residents a platform to engage in a positive and constructive relationship with Wigan Council and influence how their homes and communities are managed.

Upcoming Neighbourhood Champion meetings:

  • 14th May 2024
  • 13th August 2024
  • 12th November 2024.

Tenant Voice Facebook Page

Have you joined our Tenant Voice Facebook group? Find out more about what is happening in your community and any important housing updates. Please ensure you answer the questions and agree to the group rules in order to be approved.

Neighbourhood Star

Do you have a neighbour who goes the extra mile? Would you like them to be recognised for their support? Has a member of Wigan Council staff gone above and beyond? Nominate someone for a Neighbourhood Star! We will make sure that their hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. Let’s spread some positivity!

Better Connected Communities Fund

Do you have a great idea for a community project, but need a little help to get it off the ground?

The Better-Connected Communities Fund enables local groups, individuals and organisations to apply for funding up to the value of £2,000 for projects and ideas which benefit our neighbourhoods.

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