Hundreds of new homes in Whitfield given green light
Green Light for new homes at Richmond Park Image: DDC Plans to build another 249 homes as part of the Whitfield Urban Expansion have been given the planning permission by…
Enough is enough for Canterbury Council as property is closed after repeated antisocial behaviour
Persistent severe levels of anti-social behaviour at a council property in Herne has led Canterbury City Council to secure a closure order preventing the tenant and a number of other…
New ‘green homes’ for Canterbury families snapped up
A stunning set of new homes in Canterbury has been snapped up by buyers. The 16 homes in newly-named Kingfisher Close, next to Kingsmead Field, have been built by Canterbury…
Sittingbourne flat locked up after neighbours suffer intimidation, threats and abuse
A Sittingbourne property associated with persistent anti-social behaviour including threats and harassment to neighbours has been issued with a closure order. Kent Police applied for the order at Sevenoaks’ Magistrates…
Flood zone area earmarked for homeless housing in Ashford
Image: Ashford Borough Council A plan has been approved for short-stay accommodation for homeless people on an under-used Ashford car park. Ashford Council say 23 bespoke modular zero carbon homes…
Student landlords in Canterbury warned over unacceptable piles of dumped rubbish
Letters reminding the landlords of student houses of their responsibility to make sure their tenants do not leave a mess on the streets when they leave at the end of…
Folkestone & Hythe tenants get lifetime security after consultation was 80% in favour
Following a consultation, tenants living in council managed homes in the Folkestone and Hythe district are to be offered lifetime secure tenancies. Since 2013 tenants have typically been placed on…
Scores of new homes in Charing get the nod
Plans have been approved for a residential development on land between Arthur Baker Playing Field and Ashford Road in Charing, near Ashford. The proposal is for 59 homes made up…
Affordable homes project in Dover scoops top award
Bomford Place Dover The redevelopment of the site in Dover was praised by judges for improved community housing in a scheme sympathetic to the nearby Dover Castle. An affordable housing…
Ashford Council woo private sector landlords to help homeless
Working with private sector landlords to help tackle homelessness across the Ashford borough continues to be a prime objective of the Council’s ABC Lettings service, which has launched a campaign…