Who are we
The Kent Housing Group (KHG) is a forum for social housing organisations in Kent. KHG has representation from all twelve Kent local authorities, Medway Council, over sixteen housing associations and Kent County Council. KHG also has affiliated representation from the Homes and Communities Agency and when required other partner agencies.
What is the KHG Vision?
KHG prides itself on acting as the 'Voice of Housing in Kent' to represent the collective voice of Kent's housing bodies providing advice and a 'Kent perspective' to regional and national bodies for the benefit of Kent's residents.
What are the aims of KHG
KHG aims to ensure that high quality affordable homes are delivered across Kent and Medway. KHG aims to ensure that partnership working ensures the best possible outcome for the residents of Kent.
Sub Groups
KHG and JPPB have a number of Sub Groups that sit beneath the umbrella of the main memberships. These Sub Groups offer a range of functions and cover a number of key strategic and operational areas.READ MORE
Protocols
Kent Local Authorities, Housing Providers and Partners have endorsed and support the use of various protocols. These protocols ensure a consistent approach to working across Kent and Medway and where appropriate they also provide a more seamless approach for the service user.READ MORE
The Kent and Medway Housing Strategy
KHG, with support from JPPB has led on the development of the Kent and Medway Housing Strategy. The purpose of this document is to set out the key themes and agreed recommendations across Housing, the Economy and Business for Kent and Medway.READ MORE
Our Events
Nov
Final meeting of Kent Engagement Group to be hosted by Ashford Borough Council at the Civic Centre.
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Final meeting of the Kent Private Sector Housing Group, to be hosted by TMBC at their Kings Hill office.
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Final Local Authority only KHOG meeting of 2018, to be hosted by Maidstone BC at Maidstone House.
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Nov
MHCLG have today published the latest data tables on housing supply (Net Additional Dwellings), please use the following link to view the data https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/live-tables-on-net-supply-of-housing
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Thanet Council has most recently reviewed the above document and they would welcome your views on the policy and proposed additions. This is a six week consultation running from Friday
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The Kent Joint Policy and Planning Board for Housing is a strategic partnership between health, housing and social care. The Board incorporates representation from all 12 Kent local housing authorities, Kent Commissioning Services, Kent Social Care and Health and Kent Surrey and Sussex Community Rehabilitation Company for Probation.
The aim of the Board is to work in partnership across these and other statutory agencies in Kent.