Tenants and Residents Associations (TRAs)
Tenants and Residents Associations play an important role in strengthening neighbourhoods, improving local services, and ensuring tenants have a strong collective voice. They are independent, community-led groups made up of local residents who work together to make their area a better place to live.
A TRA is a group of tenants and residents who come together to:
- Represent local views and act as a collective voice.
- Improve services by working with Homes and Neighbourhoods.
- Build a stronger community through activities, events and mutual support.
- Identify issues within the neighbourhood.
TRAs are recognised partners in the council's Tenant Voice approach and help make sure that decisions reflect local needs.
Each TRA chooses activities that meet local needs. These might include:
- Campaigning for improvements to estate services, maintenance, or facilities.
- Running community activities such as coffee mornings, stay-and-play groups or youth sessions.
- Litter picks and clean-ups.
- Managing or supporting community buildings.
TRAs are flexible and reflect the priorities of the people who live in the area.
Most TRAs include:
- An elected committee.
- Chairperson
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- A constitution that sets out how the group will operate.
- Regular meetings, open to all local residents.
If you and your neighbours are interested in forming a TRA, the Tenant Voice Team can help you every step of the way, including:
- Getting residents together
- Drafting a constitution
- Running elections
- Accessing funding
- Finding a local meeting space
- Providing ongoing guidance and training
Benefits of being part of a TRA
A stronger voice
TRAs provide a formal route for tenants to communicate directly with Homes and Neighbourhoods and influence decisions.
Access to resources and funding
Active TRAs can apply for grants through the Social Investment Fund to run activities, buy equipment or support local projects. They may also be able to use community buildings for meetings or events.
Support and training
Homes and Neighbourhoods offers guidance, training and practical support to help TRAs thrive.
Stronger community connections
TRAs help reduce social isolation, promote community, and bring residents together.
Active TRAs in Kirklees
Below is a list of current TRAs supported across Kirklees. If you don't see one for your area, consider contacting us to get one started:
| Name of TRA | Areas covered |
|---|---|
| Soothill Residents Association TRA | Batley |
| Birstall Central TRA | Birstall |
| Beech & Elm TRA | Heckmondwike |
| Wilton TRA | Birstall/Batley |
| Windybank TRA | Hightown, Liversedgey |
| Pilgrim Action Group | Dewsbury Moor |
| Scouthill TRA | Dewsbury |
| Shaw Cross TRA | Dewsbury |
| Smithy Parade community place and TRA | Thornhill |
| Northstead and District TRA | Ravensthorpe |
| Eastborough & Town Community Group | Dewsbury |
| Schoolcroft TRA | Dewsbury Moor |
| Salendine Nook TRA | Huddersfield |
| Longfield & Ridgeway TRA | Dalton, Huddersfield |
| Town & Springbank TRA | Leeds Road, Huddersfield |
| Newsome TRA | Newsome, Huddersfield |
| Drop by TRA | Golcar, Huddersfield |
| Deacon Close TRA | Meltham, Huddersfield |
| Roundway TRA | Honley, Huddersfield |
| Woods & Carrs TRA | Marsden, Huddersfield |
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