It is for you to decide what level of involvement you want. You don't have to get involved at all if that's what you prefer - but it is important that you take this decision on the basis of full and clear information from your council, knowing the range of opportunities that are available and why your views matter to your council. Where it is not possible to get an agreed compact fully in place by 1 April, you and your council should, at the very least, agree what needs be done and sign up to an action plan to develop compacts gradually. Where you take on a more demanding role, as a tenant representative or as part of a tenants' group, you will take on matching responsibilities. For example, you will need to make sure that you are well-placed to represent tenants' views and that you can reach and give timely, informed views to your council on those issues you are actively involved in.
Councillors have to be responsive to their wider electorate.
But they also have a role as champion of their communities. They will need to work closely with tenants' groups, making sure that compacts are doing what they are supposed to, and scrutinise the council's performance. If you would like to know more about what's happening in your area, get in touch with your tenants' group or ask your local council housing office or housing department. You can find your council's address and phone number in the phone book or on your rent book or tenancy agreement.