Monthly Walkabouts and Talkabouts

As part of our tenant engagement calendar, Ipswich Borough Council‘s monthly activities in local areas are designed to bring tenants, leaseholders, councillors, housing officers, staff and tenant representatives together to make a difference where it matters most.

Following on from our highly successful spring and summer Walkabouts, we are now committed to ensuring that opportunities to talk to our different service areas are not disrupted by the unpredictable seasons ahead. We have tailored our upcoming Talkabout events to take place at various communal spaces around the town.

Tenants are invited to attend these drop-in sessions that will focus on various themes involving Ipswich Borough Council's service areas.

We will be gathering feedback on issues raised including any events tenants wish to see in the future. For example locations, timings, and the focus of the Talkabouts.

All Talkabout events to take place between 10am-12pm unless specified.

January

8th January - Mayo Court - ASB on hand to help. Advice on how to spot Anti-Social Behaviour and how to report it.

February

5th February - Gwent House – Community Caretakers. Learn more about their services and talk to the team.

March

18th March - Stratford Court - Meet your Housing Officers.

All Talkabout events to take place between 10am-12pm unless specified.

Gainsborough Housing surgeries – Meet your local housing officer and colleagues

The following dates are an opportunity for you to meet Ryan Chivers, Housing Officer for the Gainsborough area plus some helpful colleagues.

Thursday 29th January 2025 10:00am- 12:00pm – Meet our Repairs Team
Do you have a new or niggling repair or something that needs attention? Our repairs team will help and make a report for you.
The team can also assist with access our online repairs portal and will provide insight into how the portal works.

Thursday 26th February 2025 10:00am- 12:00pm – Meet our Income team
Our income officers can answer questions around your rent. They can also check to see if you are eligible can claim any Benefits or increase your income. Your area Income Officer is Seyithan and he will be on hand to provide advice including a free Money Advice service with Anglia Care Trust.

Stop Tenant Stigma Campaign - Invite to Workshops

We are excited to announce a series of upcoming workshops focused on exploring the stigma that social housing tenants have faced and continue to experience. These sessions will provide a safe and open space to share lived experiences, challenge misconceptions, and develop strategies to promote respect and equality within our communities.

Thursday the 22nd of January 10am-12pm at Goldcrest Court
Monday the 26th of January 10am-12pm at All Hallows Court
Thursday the 29th of January 10am-12pm at Stratford Court
Monday the 2nd of February 10am-12pm at Reydon House

Attending is vital because this work directly supports the Stop Social Housing Stigma campaign, aiming to dismantle harmful stereotypes and empower tenants to have their voices heard. By participating, you’ll contribute to creating a fairer housing culture where everyone is valued, regardless of tenure.