The negative impacts that tenancy fraud has on the public purse and on homelessness in Kent and Medway is being highlighted as part of Fraud Awareness Week from 12-18 November. Adam Simmonds, Chair of the Kent Tenancy Fraud Forum, which is part of Kent Housing Group (KHG), said: “Tenancy fraud occurs when a local authority […]
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Home Front, KHG’s newsletter, Autumn 2023
As the nights draw in, this edition of Home Front highlights the shining stars who were winners and highly commended in the 2023 Kent Housing Group Excellence Awards. There’s a lot more to read, including the progress of the Domestic Abuse Reciprocal Agreement scheme, the Fire Safe campaign, the work of the Rural and Community Housing […]
Making sure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) has a place at the centre of the social housing sector in Kent and Medway
The importance of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within the social housing sector in Kent and Medway has been underlined with the successful launch of a KHG sub group. The initiative is as a result of a partnership between the Kent Housing Group (KHG) and the Housing Diversity Network (HDN). The sub group is a […]
Domestic abuse initiative to prevent survivors from becoming homeless is getting results
A reciprocal scheme for social landlords to support households fleeing domestic abuse in Kent and Medway is gathering real momentum, says the Kent Housing Group. Almost a dozen housing association and local council landlords have already joined the scheme and the first three families have been moved to a place of safety to rebuild their […]
KHG Excellence Awards celebrate the best in the county’s housing sector
Teams and individuals working in the housing sector across the county have enjoyed success in the annual Kent Housing Group (KHG) Excellence Awards. The awards – the Oscars for our regional housing sector – celebrate the very best projects, professionals and partnerships across housing in Kent and Medway. “I know that for all KHG members, […]
Keeping cool at home
From Kent County Council’s Director of Public Health, Dr Anjan Ghosh Spells of hot weather may currently be relatively short-lived in the UK. But their impact on people’s health are still significant. Every year the UK experiences excess deaths when temperatures soar. With joint Office for National Statistics (ONS) and UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) […]
“Let’s Stay Fire Safe”
“Let’s Stay Fire Safe” is the rallying call from the Kent Housing Group A fire safety campaign entitled “Let’s Stay Fire Safe” has been launched in Kent and Medway. The Kent Housing Group (KHG) has teamed up with a number of housing associations and local councils to deliver the potentially life-saving campaign. Although primarily […]
Home Front, KHG’s newsletter – summer 2023
In Home Front, July 2023 meet the Rural and Community Housing Enabling service (RACE), learn more about the new fire safety campaign, recent and forthcoming events, news from sub groups and of course the countdown to the KHG Excellence Awards.
New drive to provide affordable rented homes in rural areas; RACE launched by Kent Housing Group
For people struggling to find affordable rented housing in their local rural community or older residents needing to move from their current home there is hope that help could be on the way. The Rural and Community Housing Enabling service (RACE) is an independent service for Kent and Medway, providing expertise and working directly with […]
Excellence Awards 2023 update
Now that the nominations for this year’s KHG awards are in, judging is underway. We intend to hold the awards ceremony in person this year, so look out for details in due course. As a reminder, there are 12 categories, showcasing the good work that makes a real difference across Kent and Medway: asset management community […]