You have probably heard that the government is proposing big changes to the welfare benefits system. On 8 March 2012 the Welfare Reform Act received Royal Assent. The Act legislates for the biggest change to the welfare system for over 60 years.

West Kent’s sheltered scheme White Oak Court has been selected for the second time as a finalist for one of the 31 awards in this event, dedicated to celebrating the achievements of housing people in later life.

SWAG's AGM will be held this year on 3 May.

Film launch marks years of work by teenagers

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Jack Haycraft, a tenant of West Kent Housing Association, against a possession order made at Dartford County Court on 26 October 2010.

The state of the art Kent History and Library Centre in Maidstone will open its doors to the public on Monday 23 April. Costumed book characters will be out and about in Maidstone town centre on the day, to tell people about the opening, which coincides with St George’s Day, World Book Night as well as William Shakespeare’s birthday.

West Kent is extremely pleased to announce that Janet Ranson, our Principal Development Manager has received major recognition for her work on sustainability. She won the award for 'Lifetime award for contributions to sustainability.'

On Thursday 22 February West Kent Housing Association (West Kent) welcomed partners to the opening of ten new homes in Shurlock Avenue, Swanley.

Update to our services, advice and information.

Young people from Swanley will be enjoying the red carpet treatment when their film about the town's 'hidden histories' is shown at the Alexandra Suite on Thursday, 22 March.

Historic bond funding deal will enable West Kent to build 368 new homes across Kent during 2012-15.

Plans for Penshurst rural housing scheme of six affordable homes for local people will be the subject of the regional news programme to be aired soon.

Fiftyone young people benefitted from our Rising Stars Bursary in 2011. What did they all do with the money?

West Kent’s new forum for Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) residents holds its first 2012 meeting next week.

The new scheme adjoins the landmark Kent History and Library Centre development which was built in a partnership with Kent County Council.

The homes are situated close to the town centre, train station and local amenities and comprise 27 two bedroom three person flats and 33 one bedroom, two person flats.

We sent complimentary calendars out with Neighbourhood News, did you get yours?

Update to our services, advice and information.

Report by Placeshapers Group on how housing associations make things happen.

West Kent's first Scrutiny Team Report is now published.