The Federation of Estuary Residents was founded in 1999. It is made up of resident volunteers who are keen to work on your behalf. The FER are the voice of their fellow residents, and volunteer to make sure Estuary is listening and making positive changes. Browse the menu below to find out more.
As a big thank you for those residents who supported us by voting in the FER AGM this year, we have given each household who voted 2 wristbands and 2 meal vouchers to enjoy at Adventure Island. We hope to bring the FER AGM and Big Day Out back for 2021.
What does the FER do?
As a member of the Federation of Estuary Residents, there are many things that you can get involved in to make sure the views of our residents are considered. Some of these are listed below:
- Review and approve or decline Estate Improvement Budget applications
- Be a part of the panel that interviews new staff
- Judge resident competitions such as Estuary in Bloom
- Represent residents at Estuary Housing Association's staff meetings (Planned Maintenance meeting, Health and Safety meeting & Services Committee meeting)
- Be a part of the procurement panel for the new contracts
- Approve policies and procedures that affect residents
- Plan the FER AGM and Big Day Out with the Customer Engagement Team
- Formal meetings (6 per year)
- Attend Community Days held by Estuary Housing Association, and speak to lots of residents
- Run the FER Facebook page and interact with other residents
- Support and advocate for residents that contact us needing help and advice
- Challenge Estuary Housing Association's staff and hold our Landlord to account
- Attend the Resident Awards ceremony and other social events for residents
- Join the annual Tenant Conference ran by TPAS, the Tenants Participation Advisory Service..
Meet the Federation of Estuary Residents
Acting Chair: Liz from Westcliff.
Liz joined the FER in 2016 and has served as Vice Chair for 4 years. Liz took over as Acting Chair in September 2020.
Acting Vice Chair: Steve from Southchurch.
Steve joined the FER in 2018 and became General Officer in August 2020. Steve took over as Acting Vice Chair in September 2020.
General Officer & Deputy Scrutiny Lead: Lynda from Leigh.
Lynda joined the FER in 2011 & has held a number of Officer roles including 3 years as Chair and a year as General Officer and Deputy Scrutiny Lead.
Scrutiny Lead: Julia from Westcliff.
Julia from Westcliff joined the FER in 2016 and enjoys being Scrutiny Lead.
Secretary: Sarah from Romford.
Sarah joined the FER in 2019 and became Secretary.
Committee Member: Daniel from Shoeburyness.
Daniel has been involved since 1991 and has enjoyed many years as a Committee Member.
Committee Member: Bob from Southend.
Bob joined the FER in 2020.
Committee Member: Nkechi from South Ockendon.
Nkechi joined the FER in 2020.
Committee Member: Louise from Chelmsford.
Louise joined the FER in 2020.
Committee Member: Michael from Southend.
Michael joined the FER in 2020.
Co-Opt Committee Member: Pat from Rayleigh.
Pat joined the FER in 2020.
Co-Opt Committee Member: Gifford from Wickford.
Gifford joined the FER in 2020.
Honorary Members - David Stanistreet and Ron Shadforth.
How do Estuary Support Us?
- As well as this page, we also have a dedicated page in Estuary News
- Estuary promote the Federation of Estuary Residents wherever possible
- Estuary listen to and implement many of our ideas and suggestions, taking on board our recommendations for policy improvement where necessary.
If you would like support or advice from the Federation of Estuary Residents then please see our contact details which are below. Alternatively, if you would like to join the Committee of the Federation of Estuary Residents, please get in touch as we are always looking for new members.
Download our leaflet for more information: FER Leaflet.pdf [pdf] 1MB
Spare Seat at the Table
The Federation of Estuary Residents needs you!
If you are interested in becoming an FER Committee Member, please either email the Customer And Community Engagement Team with your name and address, or call 0300 304 5000.
How Can I Get Involved?
If you are interested in becoming an FER member, please use the form highlighted below. You can also express your interest by calling 0300 304 5000 (ask to speak to the Customer & Community Engagement Team), or email the Customer And Engagement Team with your name and address.
The FER meets bi-monthly at locations throughout Estuary Housing Association stock, and encourages other residents to come and observe. To find out when the next meeting is, please take a look at our calendar.
For more information please contact the Customer & Community Engagement Team using the contact details above.
FER Registration of Interest FormFER Document Library
Available to download
FER Constitution 2020.pdf [pdf] 273KB
FER Constitution 2019.pdf [pdf] 255KB
FER Succession planning.pdf [pdf] 267KB
FER Minutes available to download
January 2019 FER January 2019 minutes.pdf [pdf] 212KB
March 2019 FER March 2019 minutes.pdf [pdf] 219KB
May 2019 FER May 2019 minutes.pdf [pdf] 199KB
July 2019 FER July 2019 minutes.pdf [pdf] 204KB
September 2019 FER September 2019 minutes.pdf [pdf] 216KB
November 2019 FER November 2019 minutes.pdf [pdf] 259KB
March 2020 FER March 2020 minutes.pdf [pdf] 598K
May 2020 FER May 2020 minutes.pdf [pdf] 618KB
July 2020 FER July 2020 minutes.pdf [pdf] 672KB
Submit Your Ideas For Estuary News
Do you have an idea for, or have you written an article that you would like to appear in Estuary News? Please submit your idea using this form and the FER will consider your idea/article for publication.
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