Housing focus groups

The Housing Sounding Board

The role of the Housing Sounding Board is to review MBC housing policy; Identify community issues; Set and agree action plans; Monitor performance and the implementation of our policies; Suggest improvements Promote best practice; Consult about Government policy and to ensure our stakeholders have the opportunity to provide feedback.

The board is a made up of local community groups and advice agencies, Registered Social Landlords and elected members. Anyone involved or interested in housing either directly or indirectly can join the board. The board meets quarterly and covers a range of issues: The board is an excellent forum for any organisation to consult on any housing or community related issues facing your organisation.

The Registered Social Landlord forum

The Registered Social Landlord (RSL) Forum meets two to three times a year.

It consists of officers from Housing, Planning and RSL partners who operate and own/manage social housing stock within the borough. Its used to discuss housing related issues such as management/lettings, new-build development, funding, design and quality, as well as consulting and updating partners on new housing policy/strategy.

Homelessness Stakeholders Group (Kent Wide)

The Kent Homeless Officers Group is a sub-group of the Kent Housing Group.

The KHG is formed of not just the Chief Housing Officers in Kent, but also CEOs of housing associations and developers. The Kent Homeless Officers Group is formed of Housing Options Managers (or dedicated homeless offiers if the authority has one) from all the Kent Local Authorities. The group meets four times a year.

Housing Strategy and Enabling Group (Kent Wide)

The Housing Strategy and Enabling Group is formed of housing strategy and enabling officers from Kent Local Authorities. It is also a sub-group of the KHG. The group meets six times a year.