Join our new Resident and Community Panel and be a change maker for people living in Bristol City Council homes.
We're looking for residents who are passionate about where they live and want to improve community life for their neighbourhood.
You'll help shape housing services decisions before they're made and hold us to account for how we're performing as your landlord.
You don't need professional experience to be a panel member. You only need a desire to make a positive impact and willingness to listen, collaborate and learn from others.
About the role
As a panel member you will:
- help shape the future of council housing services for existing and future council tenants, leaseholders and your community
- share your views and connect with others who care about housing and community
- influence housing policy and proposals that affect residents
- hold us to account for how the housing service is performing and advocate for improvements
- improve resident engagement and communication including the promotion and inclusion of diverse voices
Time commitment
You'll attend meetings 4 to 6 times a year, plus training. You'll need to review materials and share your feedback between meetings .
Support and benefits
You'll get:
- full induction and ongoing training
- reimbursement for travel, childcare and time
- the opportunity to build confidence and skills for your CV
About you
We hope that you'll bring:
- your lived experience of being a council tenant or leaseholder and a desire to make a positive change
- willingness to listen, collaborate and be curious
- clear communication and respect for different perspectives
Eligibility
To be eligible to be a resident member of the panel, you must:
- be a Bristol City Council tenant or leaseholder
- have a basic level of literacy
- commit to participating in the Resident and Community Panel for up to 2 years and work within the agreed terms of reference
- not be subject to any legal proceedings or contact restrictions by Bristol City Council
How to register your interest
The deadline to register is Sunday 19 October 2025.
You can answer some of the questions by uploading a voice note or video instead of typing.
If you would like a paper copy of the form:
- email tpu@bristol.gov.uk
- phone 0117 352 1444