Estate Boards and Gathering Groups

Estate Boards and Gathering Groups are made up of residents who represent the views of their local community.

Neighbours get together to discuss local issues, realise improvements to their area and give us valuable feedback on our services.

Estate Boards are run more traditionally and governed by an agreed set of principles. Some residents sit in official roles, such as Chair and Vice Chair.

Gathering Groups are a little more informal. Residents suggest and agree agenda items with Dave Tull, our Engagement Manager, who runs the groups.

Joint Estate Panel

The Joint Estate Panel (JEP), made up of representatives from each Estate Board and Gathering Group, also meet regularly.

New members are always welcome, just get in touch with Dave. Email dave.tull@poplarharca.co.uk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Estate Boards and Gathering Groups?

Estate Boards and Gathering Groups are made up of Poplar HARCA residents who act as a voice for their local community.

What do Estate Boards and Gathering Groups do?

Residents work closely with Poplar HARCA to identify and tackle issues raised by their local community, such as housing, antisocial behaviour, caretaking and estate maintenance. They also help run community events and activities.

Estate Boards meet to consider:

How services are being delivered
How services can be improved
Future plans, projects and initiatives
How to spend an allocated estate minor works budget.

How is an Estate Board run?

Estate Boards differ from Gathering Groups because they are governed by a set of rules that outline the aims and objectives of the Board and how it is run.

Who can join an Estate Board or Gathering Group?

To join, applicants must:

Be over 16 years of age
Live in a Poplar HARCA home
Not be a member of a household where two others are already Estate Board or Gathering Group members
Not live in a block/street where four other households are already Estate Board or Gathering Group members
Not have a breach of tenancy or lease that has, or could, result in a legal notice being served (e.g. being in rent or service charge arrears).