Community Involvement

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We are pleased to introduce the Rykneld Homes Community Involvement Team. The purpose of the team is to involve tenants in all the things we do within Rykneld Homes to improve the services we provide. We work within the communities of North East Derbyshire to build cohesion and and improve the quality of life for our tenants, leaseholders, residents and service-users. Within this section, you will find all the information you need to either make your first steps towards getting involved or keep up-to-date on what we are doing. Please take a look and find out all about our team and the work we do. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

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Heather Summers
Community Involvement Manager

Hello, I'm Heather Summers, the Service Manager for the Community Involvement Team. I ensure that all teams here at Rykneld Homes involve tenants in service improvements, encourage community based initiatives throughout North East Derbyshire and work hard to promote tenant, leaseholder and community involvement throughout the organisation. I also manage the complaints and compliments service, helping to ensure we learn from all the feedback we receive.

David Street
Community Development Champion

Hi, I'm David Street and hold the title of Community Development Champion. My role in the Community Involvement team is to work with all communities within the district to promote and identify projects that will improve the environments in which we live, encouraging community cohesion and regeneration.

Leanne Hoban
Older Persons Involvement Champion

Hello, I'm Leanne Hoban, the Older Persons Involvement Champion. I have worked with Rykneld Homes since May 2008. I previously worked as a Neighbourhood Champion but enjoy the challenges the role of Older Persons Involvement Champion brings. I am here to ensure older people have the opportunity to have their voice heard and help us to improve our services. I look forward to working with you all.

Michaela Cockayne
Youth Involvement Champion

Hi, I am Michaela Cockayne, currently seconded to the role of Youth Involvement Champion for a period of 9 months whilst Jessica Popplewell is on maternity leave. My role is to encourage young people’s involvement with Rykneld Homes and in the area where they live. I also support local groups in community projects.

My main tasks are to establish the Youth Panel, introduce Finance and Tenancy Management sessions for young tenants and to initiate and complete community projects such as Bramble Close in Heath. I also work closely with Leanne Hoban, Older Persons Involvement Champion, on inter-generational projects.

Jessica Popplewell
Youth Involvement Champion

Hello, I'm Jessica Popplewell and my position within the Community Involvement team is Youth Involvement Champion. Rykneld Homes actively encourages young people to get involved and my role is to work with young people across the district to improve communities and to support young people to have a say on issues which affect them.