Enjoying the sunny delights of Shepway

It seems like ages ago that over 230 people joined us to officially launch East Kent Housing at Westgate Hall, Canterbury but it was only at the start of the April! I was so impressed with the positivity from staff and tenants alike, that it really spurred me back on to start making the housing improvements we’ve promised now that we are up and running.

We promised to get local Area Boards up and running quickly so we can give you the chance to tell us what’s important locally for you.  My plan is to start the first series of Area Board meetings in June – so I’ll keep you posted on how this progresses and when the dates of the meetings are.  You can find out what will be discussed at the next main board meetings by reading the agenda list.

Since the launch, we’ve had lots of interest from the press both locally but also from the professional housing press including Inside Housing and the Guardian – take a look in a news section to read the articles.  As we are the first organisation of our kind, we are also getting lots of attention from other councils keen to do what we have achieved – so before long, I’m sure another ‘super almo’ will be born!

As East Kent Housing’s Head Office is in Shepway and I’ve been trying to take some time to enjoy what Folkestone has to offer.  Between meetings and finishing some major pieces of work, including keeping up visits to local areas, I make sure to get out to see the harbour, cultural quarter and the Leas. 

I’m still really interested in, is hearing from you, so if you do have any questions or feedback about East Kent Housing, please make sure to get in touch.  You can email us or if you have a local issue, contact your tenant participation officer.

Kind regards,

Brendan Ryan

Interim Managing Director

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