photo of Mark Leader, Property DirectorGoodbye and good luck to Mark

Mark Leader, Property Director, is leaving after more than 18 years on the Executive Team.

Not only is he leaving West Kent but he is also leaving the country! Mark is pursuing a life changing ambition to live and work abroad, and is moving to Malaysia with his family. Mark has played a key role in the success and growth of West Kent. Most recently increasing our development programme to 280 homes in 2019 and securing a growing new homes pipeline.

Hello and welcome to Richard 

Whilst we progress recruitment Richard Barwick has been appointed as Property Director (Interim) to ensure we maintain momentum with our ambitious plans. For more information on working with us, please see our ‘working in partnership’ brochure.

Photo of Richard Barwick, Interim Property Director

 

 

Christmas and New Year opening times 2025/26

We will be closed from 3pm Wednesday 24 December 2025 and reopen at 8.45am on Friday 2 January 2026.  Please call 0800 169 1122 if you have an emergency during this period.   Have a great Christmas and New Year!

 

West Kent retains G1/V2 rating from the Regulator of Social Housing

Following their annual stability check, the Regulator of Social Housing confirmed that West Kent has retained a G1/V2 grading.