Brian has been a member of the tenants’ movement for several years. He was Chair of the Riverside West Community Panel, and its representative for the City Board and the Derby Association of Community Partners (DACP). He was instrumental in getting Derby Homes to implement a parking permit scheme that has now extended across the City. Within his own locality he has encouraged his fellow tenants to have a say on a number of issues, one of which was the choice of drying area fencing. It was felt that the metal fencing commonly used in other places was unsuitable and as a consequence Derby Homes installed fencing made from re-cycled materials much to the satisfaction of tenants. Brian is determined to further the tenants’ cause, encourage tenants to get involved and to help make sure Derby Homes continues to improve. Brian lives in Chester Green and, with the introduction of the City wide Neighbourhood Forums, has become active within that group as the voice of tenants in the Darley Neighbourhood Board.