Members heard from both tenant representatives and officers about the ongoing engagement and collaborative work within communities across Highland.

Housing and Property Committee vice chair, Councillor Sarah Atkin, said: “I would like to take the opportunity today to express my thanks to the tenant volunteers who have developed the new Tenant Participation & Engagement Strategy 2024-2029, it is testament to their hard work and their commitment to fellow tenants.

“The strategy is a live and fluid document, and the council looks forward to ongoing discussions with tenants as to how to engage with them better about the services delivered to them.”

The strategy aims to provide a clear and concise route for effective tenant participation suited to the unique needs of the Highland region, highlighting the bene­fits, successes and challenges faced by landlord and tenants in this current climate. It’s been written by tenants for tenants to encourage meaningful engagement at many levels.

The new Tenant Participation & Engagement Strategy 2024-2029 is at the link here (Item 15) and a final version will be available to all tenants and on the council website following the final meetings of the Tenant Working Group in November and December.