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Tenant panel

The Freebridge Tenant Panel has been set up to look at key areas of Freebridge’s work. The Panel meets on a regular basis to look at different projects and consider ways of improving key areas of work. The Panel is linked to the Freebridge board by giving and receiving feedback.

The Panel is made up of up to tenants who come from a wide range of backgrounds, and from the different communities, that Freebridge serves.  Other tenants, not on the Panel, can get involved by commenting on the different areas of work that the panel is looking at.  Members of the Panel do not have to have any experience of working for a similar group as full support is given. It is a great way for tenants to learn new skills and play a real role in improving Freebridge’s services.

Get in touch:
if you would like to apply to join the Panel, or just find out more, contact the Communications and Customer Engagement team on 03332 404 444 or email talk@freebridge.org.uk

	Philip Anderson I was invited to apply to sit on the board of a new company which was going to take over the housing stock from the local Council. On doing so I was very happy to be voted as the first Chairman (Tenant) on the board. I also joined TOWN which represents the whole tenant body of Freebridge as this new company was later called. I am now sitting on this new panel which has been formed to look at all aspects of Freebridge’s work. I see this new Tenant Panel as a positive step forward to help move Freebridge and tenants to a bright future working together.
	Zana Balciuniene I was born in Lithuania and came to the UK in 2004 for a summer holiday. I love the UK and decided to stay and work here, I am now married and have one daughter. I work for Guy Raymond Engineering. I live in a shared ownership property in South Lynn and have been there for 3 years. I attended college in Lithuania completing a Tourism and Hotel Administration course. I like travelling and meeting different people.
	Brian Baylis Retired railwayman, sadly widowed. Hobbies are railways, travel, pets and 60’s music. Proud to have served almost 13 years with the Territorial Army, even to visiting Berlin in 1982. After joining the Wisbech and March Bramley Line, I formed the Wisbech Model Railway Club before going on to become elected as Joint President of the Bramley Line which we intend to open as soon as possible. I like to help others less fortunate than myself hence me winning the Freebridge Tenant Supporters Award 2 years ago.
	Albert Havard For the past five years I have been actively involved with the Freebridge Tenant Group TOWN. Business acumen and experience has been gained for the most part, working with blue chip companies in purchasing businesses as diverse as Catalogue Showrooms to Multi Lingual Language Providers. I have been involved in the voluntary sector for the past 15 years, primarily working as a qualified counsellor (therapist) with the mental health charity MIND. I am honoured to be serving on the panel, which I personally feel is the best thing that has happened for real tenant involvement, in partnership with their landlord, since the very beginnings of social housing.
	Celia Jayne I originally came from Peterborough spending my school years at boarding school. Leaving school I moved to Kent and did my Psychology training at Epsom Hospital and later took a degree course at Wolsey Hall, Oxford. Then I did a month’s training at Rampton finally changing course to teaching severely mentally handicapped people qualifying as a counsellor and teacher. I subsequently ran several clubs for the elderly and ran a cub pack. I became involved with Freebridge from shadow board days and am currently treasurer of TOWN.
	Steve Orchard I have been a tenant for 20+ years. I worked for Hansatech Ltd as a Quality Assurance Inspector until my health stopped me from working. I’m now involved with the Improving Neighbourhood Group on the Fairstead estate. I’m also involved with the Woodland Trust and will be taking groups of local school children into the Gaywood Plantation Wood and helping with other Woodland events. I am a warden for the Gaywood Plantation Wood. I regularly walk around the Fairstead estate and report any problems to Freebridge, the Council or whoever is responsible for the correct up keep. I have also helped organise a community magazine and set up a community website. I am also involved with several Freebridge focus groups. All of the above are on a voluntary basis but I like to try and help improve my local area and facilities.
	Sandy Peckover Housewife, mother, grandmother. In a previous life I worked in an office environment. After my children started school I resumed work as a cleaner and a home help then back into clerical work. I am now retired. I have never taken part in any voluntary work before or any community projects.
	Jeanne Tunney I have been a member of TOWN since 2009 after moving from Cumbria to Kings Lynn in 2008 to join my family. Whilst in Cumbria I worked at Sellafield Nuclear Station and volunteered to work with Age Concern. I continued volunteering with Age Concern in Kings Lynn until they closed their offices. I enjoy interacting with other people.