Start or join a local residents group

A tenants' or residents' group or association is a group of people who get together from an area, estate, block or community to discuss how they can tackle issues that affect them and their community.

New residents' groups

Email us at community-participation@royalgreenwich.gov.uk for information on setting up a tenants' or residents' group.

You can also apply for a grant to start up a new tenants' and residents' group.

Existing residents' groups

Register your group

Email us at community-participation@royalgreenwich.gov.uk to register a residents' group.

Apply for a grant

If you run a tenants' or residents' association based in Royal Greenwich council housing, you can apply for an annual grant to help cover the costs of running your group. Please note - your group must be registered with us to receive financial support.

We also offer financial support to residents' groups in the borough through:

  • babysitting and carer's allowance
  • travel expenses.

Email community-participation@royalgreenwich.gov.uk for more information on financial support.

Join a group

To join a group contact the community participation team.

What are Recognised Tenants' Associations?

Recognised Tenants' Associations (RTAs) allow leaseholders and tenants to have a say in what happens to their estate or building.

Once set up and recognised, RTAs have the right to:

  • nominate a contractor on major works programmes
  • appoint a surveyor who may access relevant documents
  • be consulted before a managing agent for their estate or block is appointed or has their appointment renewed
  • request an audit
  • represent a tenant or group of tenants at a Leasehold Valuation Tribunal.

RTAs must represent at least 60 per cent of the homes in the block or area that are owned by leaseholders.