Cathy McCarthy has been appointed as Housing Director to replace Deborah White, who retires at the end of the month.

She was recruited following an open and rigorous recruitment process that involved staff, board members and residents.

Cathy is currently Interim National Head of Housing at Centrepoint and has held previous Director roles at Southern Housing group and Origin Housing.

Cathy says 'I am so pleased to be joining West Kent, especially at such an exciting time of change. I am really looking forward to working with residents and colleagues on delivering our objectives and providing a great service.' 

Cathy starts on 11 November.

New Housing Director Cathy McCarthy

 

3 October 2019

35 years of West Kent: Regenerating 67 unused garages into 14 new, warm and affordable homes

As we mark 35 years of West Kent, we’re looking back on our innovative redevelopment, which turned 67 garages in Swanley into 14 new homes for local families.

 

35 years of West Kent: Jean's story of community and belonging

As part of our 35 years of West Kent campaign, we're proud to share Jean's story. In this video, Jean, a resident for over 11 years, shares her thoughts on how West Kent has supported her though life changes and helped to build a sense of community in her local neighbourhood.