Complete Surveys
This includes Dudley Voice and Reader Panel.
- Average time - 5 to 15 minutes
- Frequency - Surveys are issued as they arise
Participation is voluntary so you can choose to complete surveys as and when you receive them.
Focus Groups
- Average time - 1.5 to 2 hours
- Frequency - As needed (can be one off, quarterly or project-based)
Usually topic-specific Voluntary participation.
Task and Finish group
- Average time - 1 to 2 hours
- Frequency - Time frame and number of sessions agreed in advance
A temporary working group set up to carry out a specific piece of work or investigate a particular issue.
Estate Walkabouts with Housing staff
- Average time - 1 to 2 hours
- Frequency - Quarterly or bi-annually
Tenants may join based on interest or local issues.
Customer Assurance Board
- Average time - 2 hours per meeting, plus reading time
- Frequency - Quarterly meetings
Membership is made up from different involvement groups from across the borough.
Consultation on Policy Changes
- Average time - 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Frequency - As needed
Participation varies depending on relevance.
Customer Scrutiny Involvement Group
- Average time - 2 hours per meeting plus research and reading time
- Frequency - Monthly meetings plus participation in task and finish activities
Scrutiny activities are high commitment with training and support provided.
Block Champions
- Average time - 20 to 30 minutes
- Frequency - Monthly
Complete visual checks from a predetermined list once a month for your block. You will also be invited to attend quarterly meetings with other block champions to share your experiences.
Communications Group
- Average time - 1 to 2 hours
- Frequency - Monthly
Opportunities to participate in meetings (in person or online).
You can also take part by completing surveys and giving your views without coming to a meeting as we’ll keep you regularly updated.
Newsletters / Communications
- Average time - 5 to 10 minutes
- Frequency - When necessary
Read at your convenience.
Pop-up Engagement Stalls and events
- Average time - 5 to 20 minutes
- Frequency - When necessary or agreed programme in advance
Advertised casual drop-in format at local venues and Housing Hubs.
Co-design Workshops
- Average time - 1 to 2 hours
- Frequency - When necessary project based (on average 1–3 sessions per project spread over a defined timeframe)
Arranged by Housing Services, you attend meetings as they arise and can submit topics for discussion at the meeting.
Local Community Housing Surgery Sessions
- Average time - 1 to 2 hours
- Frequency - Every 6 months or as needed
Arranged by Housing Services, you attend meetings as they arise and can submit topics for discussion at the meeting.
Tenants and Residents Associations
- Average time - 2 hours (committee) 2 hours (general meetings)
- Frequency - Attend regular meetings as agreed by your group
You can join the committee or support your local group by attending general meetings, walkabouts and events.
Although we update details regularly, please note that meeting dates and times may be subject to change. Please contact the Participation Team on 01384 815168 or email participation@dudley.gov.uk if you would like any further information.
November
- 3 November, 10am: Customer Scrutiny Involvement Group members meeting
- 4 November, 10am: Margaret Vine Court Residents Association General Meeting. For residents of Margaret Vine Court only
- 4 November, 7pm: Butterfield Court Tenants and Residents Association Annual General Meeting for residents of Butterfield Court. At Butterfield Court Communal Lounge
- 6 November, 6.30pm: Vicarage Prospect Tenants and Residents Association General Meeting for residents of Clent Court and Claverley Court, Dudley. At 63 Claverley Court (limited space)
- 18 November, 7pm to 8pm: Community Housing Surgery for residents of Firmstone Court, Wollaston only. Meeting at Firmstone Court Community Room
- 27 November, 10am: Customer Scrutiny Involvement Group members meeting
- 29 November: Ellowes Hall Tenants and Residents Association Christmas in the Village Event. More details will be released nearer the date
December
- 1 December, 10am: Customer Scrutiny Involvement Group members meeting
