Get involved with The Big Conversation and have your say on the future of housing in Milton Keynes

Taking place from Monday September 14 to Friday September 18, The Big Conversation will see Milton Keynes City Council staff knocking on doors in a bid to get feedback from tenants of council properties.

The authority, which manages around 11,000 council homes, spoke to hundreds of residents on their doorsteps last year as part of the initiative.

Feedback from last year’s conversations helped to inform service improvements, influence key housing decisions, and shape the city council’s new repairs and maintenance contract.

Earlier this year, the city council received a positive judgement in its first inspection under the Government’s new consumer standards for housing, with the results acknowledging the authority’s work in getting feedback from and listening to tenants.

The council’s cabinet member for housing Ed Hume said: “The people who live in our homes know better than anyone what it's like to be a council tenant, so it's vital that we listen to them."

"The Big Conversation is about getting out into our neighbourhoods, hearing what's important to residents and showing that their views can make a real difference.

“We've already seen tenant feedback help shape everything from repairs services to community activities, and we're seeing more residents getting involved than ever before.

"Whether it's joining a panel, helping with recruitment, taking part in a community event or simply sharing their views when we knock on their door, every conversation helps us deliver better services."

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