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…
Hot property Leeds Castle goes on the market today for a cool £125 million
Leeds Castle in Kent Nestled in the Kent countryside, Leeds Castle today goes on the market with an asking price of £125,000,000, as it prepares to take on a new…
Cash to improve energy efficiency in Folkestone and Hythe homes
Folkestone residents are being urged to check if they can access funding for energy efficiency improvements in their homes. Folkestone & Hythe District Council is working with Warmworks to help…