Blogs

Updated version of the member Ezine that was sent out on the 29th October 2026.

On 22nd of October, Kai Jackson was invited to Hyde, Embrace and Unify, to speak on a panel for staff members as part of their Black History Month series around 'Honouring Our Communities'.

We have entered a new era in British governance, with devolution moving from a long-term ambition to the defining mission of government.
The promise is simple. Re-wire the state and move power away from Westminster and into the hands of regional leaders, bringing decision-making closer to the communities it affects.
But if power is moving closer to communities, who is it actually…

These were some of the questions explored in our recent webinar with Recoup ‘ Hot Water, Less Waste: How Your Shower Could Save Energy’

The session featured Caroline and Chris from Recoup, who introduced attendees to wastewater heat recovery technology and explained how it can help make homes more energy efficient.

Our tenant members were invited to review a draft complaint template with the Housing Ombudsman. Designed to help tenants organise the details of their complaint clearly, making it easier to set out the issue, its impact and the outcome they are seeking.

At this yea's Scrutiny Conference we rolled up our sleeves for our No Nonsense Guide to Scrutiny for Newcomers workshop, led by Tpas's Emma Gilpin and Tonia Punter.

Good scrutiny helps bridge that gap.
It brings lived experience into the places where decisions are made. It makes power more visible. And it helps organisations understand not simply what their services are designed to do, but what they actually feel like to the people experiencing them.
That is why tenant scrutiny matters. But to understand its true value, we need to think beyond…

Read Kai's key takeaways from her workshop at this year's Scrutiny Conference.

From a Tpas perspective, the speech creates an opportunity to put tenant experience at the heart of housing policy.

Louise Holt, Head of Membership shares her experience of The Association of Retained Council Housing Tenants Conference 2026.
ARCH describes its National Tenants Conference as the only conference run by tenants, for tenants, and that’s exactly what made the day stand out.

Different histories. Different cultures. Different faiths and traditions.
But the same hopes.
A safe home. A decent neighbourhood. To be treated with dignity. To feel listened to. To have opportunities for our children. To be proud of where we live.
That is pride in place.