Tenants and Residents Associations act on behalf of a local estate or street. For example, The Hurst Farm TARA brings together the residents of Hurst Farm to discuss local issues.
This depends on the local association and how often you want to meet. Sometimes this may be more often, for example, when setting up a group or focusing on a project.
You will be actively contributing to improving and dealing with issues in your neighbourhood. Each group or association will need to agree what it offers to those who join in.
A big one! Our TARA on Hurst Farm organises local events, produces a newsletter, with lots of local information and supports a weekly youth club.