The organisation was founded by a group of town centre residents' associations in January 2003 in response to widespread concern that the environment in which their members lived was being threatened. Planning, licensing, traffic management, car parking and community safety are all matters on which members seek help and advice.
Since member organisations come from all parts of England and Wales, communication is through the internet. Access to published data is via the website and free to all, but only members receive an email service bringing them up-to-date information and advice on problems. Members can request help, which can be obtained quickly using the experience of other members.
New members are welcome from anywhere in the United Kingdom. The more associations that join, the more influence we are likely to have. We regularly respond to consultations by government departments, and all members are invited to contribute to our responses. So look at Aims and Join Us webpages, and fill in the Application Form. Subscriptions are affordable, and once paid a webpage is set up promptly for new members. Members are then added to the emailing list. So please consider membership now for your residents association.