Who We Are

RKRA was formed to organise residents for collective decision-making and action. It began around security concerns and expanded into roads, government advocacy, improved services, and civic participation.

Priorities

Purpose: Present RKRA as the organized voice and coordinating platform for residents, focused on representation, community participation, planned development, advocacy, and protection of shared interests.

  1. 1

    Act as the voice of Redhill/Kentmere residents

    RKRA is positioned to represent residents' interests, provide direction, share information, and advocate on matters affecting the community.

  2. 2

    Promote resident participation and collective action

    RKRA seeks to organize residents into groups, clusters, and forums through which they can be mobilized, informed, involved, and engaged in collective decision-making.

  3. 3

    Grow and sustain membership

    A key priority is to increase and retain membership, improve member participation, and build a broader base of households, industries, and community groups.

  4. 4

    Represent the community before government and public institutions

    RKRA seeks structured engagement with County and National Government, public agencies, law enforcement, regulators, and service providers.

  5. 5

    Advocate for controlled, lawful, and responsible development

    RKRA supports enforcement of laws and regulations, planned growth, environmental compliance, and community participation in development decisions.

  6. 6

    Strengthen security and public safety

    RKRA's origins are rooted in addressing community security, including support for police infrastructure and partnerships with security agencies.

  7. 7

    Promote civic awareness and access to information

    RKRA aims to educate residents on laws, regulations, civic responsibility, public participation, and development opportunities through newsletters, meetings, clusters, and other communication channels.

  8. 8

    Build partnerships for community benefit

    RKRA seeks partnerships with government, private sector, development agencies, other resident associations, and social institutions for the benefit of residents.

  9. 9

    Support implementation of the strategic plan

    RKRA priorities include forming active neighbourhood clusters, creating community dialogue, building consensus around shared values, and mobilizing residents around planned and controlled development.

  10. 10

    Preserve community values while enabling progress

    RKRA's role is to harmonize economic growth with conservation, public interest, safety, family-friendly living, rule of law, and responsible use of shared resources.