b'Residents Issue 5July 2023www.fgch.co.ukRPG updateMaking a Our Resident Partnership Group (RPG) plays a vital role in helping us to improve difference! our services. Importantly, it ensures that the opinions and voices of residents are heard.The RPG communicates regularly with the FGCH Board and works closely with managers.In recent months, RPG members have takenpart in:Discussions about rent settingThe selection process for our garden maintenance contractCourses run by the Tenant Participation Advisory ServiceEstate walkabouts at Hollier Court and GreenfieldsThe Boards Asset and Operations Committee meeting.RPG Chair Andrea Edwards (pictured), enjoys representing her fellow residents: We help First Garden Cities Homes to make decisions that are in residents best interests. Our goals for this year include continuing to upskill RPG members; getting more involved in the selection of service providers; developing more effective feedback loops and holding First Welcome to our newsletter, which focuses onGarden Cities Homes to account.how were helping to enhance the lives of our residents and local communities. The RPG is looking to recruit new members and is keen to welcome Were committed to making a difference. As youll see from the pagesyounger residents and that follow, we have been busy helping local people of all ages toshared owners.reconnect with their community in a variety of ways, including clubs likeFor more details, Warm Herts (pictured above and featured on page 6), exercise sessions,read the article onvolunteering, skills development and even an adventure weekend. the back page. These initiatives are part of our overall strategy to promote wellbeing and tackle loneliness, which became such an issue during the Covid-19 pandemic. In short, we are trying to get people together again. Wed love to receive your views and ideas. There are many ways toAndrea at share your feedback with us, such as a conversation, an email, a letterthe June RPG or a survey response. In fact, well be launching our 2023 ResidentmeetingSatisfaction Survey in Septemberso if youre invited to take part,we hope youll be happy to get involved!'