Cullompton Town

Pictured here is the last meeting of the Group in Cullompton.

Seated, left of centre, is the Cullompton Tenant Group Chairman, Eileen Andrews.

You can contact her on 01884 38350

What is a Tenants Participation Group?

Having been formed about five years ago, the Groups aims have been to act as a forum where Council Tenants, (persons renting 'Social Housing') either in houses, bungalows or flats, are able to get together with elected Councillors and Council paid Officials; in order to air their views and exchange hopes, worries, suggestions and concerns.

Who can Join?

There is no 'membership'; as Council Tenants all they need to do is come along to one of the meetings! Should transport be required, it can be provided, free of charge. Even should a person be unable to attend, they may still write and their views will be put forward in their absence.

How Does the Group Operate?

Group meetings normally take place every six weeks. The venues alternate around the various towns and villages in the area. The 'Cullompton Area' ranges from Thorverton, Silverton and Bradninch to Willand, Uffculme, Culmstock and Hemyock.

What Sort of Matters are Considered?

Such matters as rent increases, (how much and why they are necessary.), what repairs may be needed and how to follow the procedures for getting them done. Complaints against other Tenants, always a difficult problem, are also dealt with as tactfully as circumstances allow. In the most difficult cases a Mediation service may be called upon.

The Central Group

The Central Group comprises of representatives from all the Area Group's throughout Mid Devon. It meets approximately every six weeks, in order to come to a consensus of opinion as to what matters arising from their various groups need bringing to the attention of the Mid Devon District Council's Housing and Health Committee.

Local Area Budget

Mid Devon District Council makes available an annual 'Environmental Budget to improve and enhance estates. The priorities are determined by Tenants who attend the area group meetings. Since its inception the Cullompton Group has been responsible for providing the following:

1. new street signs at Highland Terrace Uffculme;
2. additional lighting at Heggadon Close Bradninch;
3. improved Street lighting at Bowley Meadow Bradninch;
4. resurfacing a footpath at Vickary Close Cullompton.

The Housing Views Newsletter

Every few months the 'Housing Views' is published by Mid Devon District Council. This is a Tenants Newsletter. It keeps Tenants informed about all that is going on within the Mid Devon District Council's housing areas. Recent articles include reports from area groups, features on local towns and letters from Tenants.

Further details relating to the Cullompton Tenants Group can be obtained from Mrs Eileen Andrews Tel 01884 38350.

Mid Devon District Council Office Surgeries (Cullompton)

Appointments can also be made for Building Inspectors and the Environmental Health Officer.

Mid Devon District Council Useful Addesses and Phone Numbers

The Chief Executive

• Phoenix Hs
• Phoenix Lane
• Tiverton
• Tel: 01884 255255

Head of Planning with Technical Services

• Phoenix Hs
• Phoenix Lane
• Tiverton
• Tel: 01884 255255

Environmental Health

• Lowman House
• Lowman Green
• Tiverton
• 01884 255255

Housing Department

• 
  
• Tiverton
• 01884 255255

Cullompton Area Office

• Claremont
• 65 Fore Street
• Cullompton
• 01884 35399 (9am to 3pm)