Residents Association

 

What is the Residents’ Association?

The Residents’ Association is a local group, made up of local residents who represent the interests of everyone living in a particular area of Dunlavin. It plays a large part in dealing with problems that people come up against, as well as organising things like social events.The  Residents’ Associations was set up for everyone to join. Membership is open to all local residents.  

Committee Members

Chairman Margaret Conlan
Secretary Lisa Cashin
Treasurer Priscilla Conlan
Rose Nolan
Paul O'Toole

How does the Residents’ Associations work?

They meet regularly to talk about the problems in their community like:

  •  Cleaning
  •  Parking
  •  Vandalism
  •  Local crime

They can also arrange Social Events.

Residents’ Associations on Council Estates spend time making sure that their local District Offices are accountable, especially when dealing with things like repairs and empty properties.  As long as the Residents’ Associations meet certain criteria, they will be recognised by the Council and will become part of the Council’s official consultation procedure for housing issues.  With many types of council, groups that meet these criteria will also be entitled to an annual grant to help with running costs.

 Representing the views of the group

Each Resident’s Association can select representatives to attend the local Community Meetings where they will talk with other residents, council officers and local councillors to discuss current issues of concern to all residents in the area.

The Resident’s Association discuss local Housing Management issues such as parking on estates, repairs, Anti Social Behaviour, Caretaking and others.  These gatherings will also look at the standards of the housing services they receive from the local County Council.  The Panel may invite officers from other Council Departments to allow residents to find out more about other issues, such as traffic management or policing, that impacts on Housing Department estates. The Resident’s Association give you a chance to have a say in how local services are run and an input into how housing policy is made in your area.

 

By Getting involved you can:

  •  Tell the Council how you want the local area improved.
  •  Have a chance to choose what you want.
  •  Develop a better sense of community spirit.
  •  Enjoy social events with your neighbours.
  •  Meet residents from other par 

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