Tenant participation in North Lanarkshire Council's housing service continues to grow

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Tenant participation in North Lanarkshire Council's housing service continues to grow.This year, the local authority has seen a 35 per cent increase in applications for its NL in Bloom Garden Awards, nine new tenants' and residents’ groups established and, in a first for the housing team, a gold accreditation award for tenant participation best practice.The council's annual progress review of the Tenant Participation Strategy highlights how it is supporting and empowering tenants to get involved and play an active role in their housing service.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android As part of the ‘review, rebuild and reconnect’ focus for 2023/34, the local authority has carried out a full review of its tenant participation approach.This involved applying for formal tenant participation accreditation, in which it was successful in gaining a gold award.There was also a notable increase in groups from underrepresented areas and in people from underrepresented population groups.It has been the council's best year for re-forming previously established groups and establishing new ones, with the inception of nine new tenants and residents’ groups, one of which comprises a Ukrainian tenants' and residents' association.Other key achievements include: developing and facilitating digital support training