What is a Community Association?


community association is a nongovernmental association of participating members of a community, such as a neighborhoodvillagecondominiumcooperative, or group of homeowners or property owners in a delineated geographic area. Participation may be voluntary, require a specific residency, or require participation in an intentional community. Community associations may serve as social clubs, community promotional groups, service organizations, youth sports group or quasi-governmental groups.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Community_association

Why is a Community Association Important?

  • It gives us recognition by statutory authorities, local and national, as numerical strength gives us influence and credibility.
  • To support representation for or against planning and licensing applications.
  • For effective campaigning on local issues and help protect and preserve the area in which we live.
  • To give ourselves an additional voice in local affairs and liaise between our two Community Councils: Newcastle Higher and Ynysawdre and show we care about our community.
  • By being an active member of the community and larger community network, giving future opportunities for social interaction and participation in social events.