Community fire safety event brings tenants together at Market Hill

On Friday 14 August, the Neighbourhoods Team hosted a community event at Market Hill, bringing together residents, partner organisations and colleagues to promote fire safety awareness and strengthen community engagement.

The event focused on raising awareness of fire safety in high-rise buildings, the importance of Person-Centred Fire Risk Assessments (PCFRAs), and a range of tenancy-related issues affecting residents.

The Neighbourhoods Team was joined by local partners, including the Safer Neighbourhoods Team, who were on hand to offer advice, answer questions and support conversations with residents throughout the day.

Designed to be both informative and family-friendly, the event featured a bouncy castle, face painting and activities for children, including appearances from Ongo Bear. The attractions helped encourage families to attend while creating opportunities for meaningful discussions around safety and tenancy matters.

Colleagues also spent time speaking directly with tenants and encouraging them to complete surveys, helping the organisation gather valuable feedback and better understand residents’ views and experiences.

The event provided an opportunity for teams to engage with tenants face-to-face, door knock in the local area and encourage open conversations about issues that matter most to residents.

Sean Stead, Neighbourhood Team Manager said: “Events like this are a great way to connect with our tenants in a relaxed and welcoming environment. While the day was centred around important fire safety messages, it also gave residents the opportunity to share their views with us, ask questions and learn more about the support available to them. We’d like to thank everyone who attended and helped make the day a success.”

The Neighbourhoods Team remains committed to working closely with residents and partner organisations to ensure communities are safe, informed and well-supported.