We've hosted a Coronation ‘After Party’ on Thursday 1 June 2023, open to all residents of the White Oak area of Swanley.

The event provided a space for community engagement, a free afternoon tea and the chance for residents to find out about support from our staff. There was a range of partners who provided information, advice and support on the day, including staff from;

    • One you, who brought a show-stopping smoothie bike
    • Green Doctor who provided helpful energy advice
    • Swanley Children’s Centre, who had some exciting craft activities for the children, along with advice for parents.

The party was also an opportunity to thank our residents for their patience and collaboration with recent building works and a welcome to the new residents in the area.

We are committed to using resident’s views to help shape our current and future services. On the day we gave residents an opportunity to share their views with our staff via a survey on community development.

See more pictures from the day here: Coronation after party gallery

 To find out more about our community development work across Kent, please visit - www.westkent.org/help-for-residents/

 

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