Tenant Engagement Champions

Richard Tracy

Newark Champion

My name is Richard Tracy and I’ve been a council tenant in the district since 2003. I got involved with Newark and Sherwood Homes in 2008, before serving on the Board as tenant director from 2009 until 2014.

Since the housing service was taken back into District Council hands, I have been involved working to improve services across the district with other tenants. Now as a Tenant Engagement Champion, I see my role is to listen to the concerns of tenants and leaseholders and ensure that your views are heard at the highest level within the Council on the decisions that they take on its landlord housing services, and that the Council are held to account on those services.

Dale Shaw

Rural Champion

Hi, my name is Dale Shaw and I’m the Tenant Engagement Champion for rural areas. I have been a Newark and Sherwood District Council tenant for just over 3 years after being involved in a serious road traffic collision and moving into an Adapted home. I am passionate about using my skills and passion to work to improve and help to make better the housing experience for all living in a rural location as well as people like me with disabilities and giving all a voice where they are not feeling that they are being heard.

Helen Douthwaite

Sherwood Champion

Hello, I am Helen Douthwaite and I have been a tenant for 19 years. I live at Farnsfield, and I am keen to support tenants to have their views heard and to make a real difference. I am thrilled to be able to take on this opportunity and will do my best to ensure Sherwood tenants have the issues that matter to them heard.

Mike Frettsome

Building Safety Champion

My name is Mike Frettsome, I am the Tenant Engagement Champion for Building Safety which will oversee and monitor building safety in our homes and for tenants living in flat complexes where additional safety measures are being put in place following new legislation. My background is working in the construction industry, running my own business as an Electrical Contractor for thirty years. The majority of my work was in the domestic and social housing sector, working with several Housing Associations and Councils. Since retiring I was a member of the Scrutiny Panel followed by 6 years sitting on the board of Newark & Sherwood Homes. I have been part of a Tenant Involvement Group for ten years. Property and Tenants safety have always been my priority interest while serving as an Involved Tenant.