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Resident associations

A residents' association is a group of council tenants and leaseholders who represent the interests of everyone living in a particular area.  It plays an important part in dealing with problems that people come across in day-to-day life, as well as bringing the community together through the organisation of social events. They are set up for everyone to join to:

• promote community spirit, tolerance and co-operation
• promote residents rights
• improve housing and the living environment
• inform all residents and represent the majority view of members
• work in partnership with the resident participation team
• encourage training for members

By creating a resident's association, you will have a greater community voice when working with the council and other organisations rather than acting as an individual.  You will also become involved in the decisions that affect your area. 

We will support your residents association by: 

• providing you with advice and support
• giving you an administration grant to cover running costs
• provoding you with a resident office and facilities for producing newsletters etc

If you would like to set up a residents' association, contact us on Freephone 0800 032 1531, email participation@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or write to us at Navigators Resource Centre, FREEPOST (SCE14360), Portsmouth, PO1 2BR