The scrutiny panel works collaboratively with teams across West Kent, meeting once a quarter to scrutinise our performance information, ask questions, and make suggestions for service improvements.

We offer our resident scrutiny panel a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support them to carry out their roles. Two of our scrutiny panel members, Linda and Cathy recently attended the Tpas National Tenants Conference. This annual conference is a chance to connect with other involved residents, explore new and innovative approaches to involvement, and to discuss all the latest housing news. 

 

 Cathy and Linda were joined by Luci from our resident involvement team. Linda and Cathy also had the opportunity to meet Jenny Osbourne, Chief Executive of Tpas. These opportunities link closely to our commitment to working with residents to help shape improved and inclusive services.

Emma Henry, Resident Involvement Manager at West Kent said; "We work really closely with Tpas, the tenant engagement experts, and value the fantastic work they do to highlight the importance of the voice of residents and the training opportunities they provide to empower and upskill residents. We’re also really lucky to have so many residents that get involved and help us improve. Linda and Cathy are integral members of our panel and have provided excellent feedback and been involved in a range of consultations. It is fantastic to be able to support them attend events like this."

To find out more about our panel please visit - Meet the scrutiny panel | West Kent

Staying scam aware - disrepair claims

We know there are several companies out there targeting our residents with false repair claim information and asking them to register on their websites.   These companies are not associated with West Kent in any way, and we are urging residents to ignore any communications from them Including any registration requests. 

 

Social Value Week – spotlighting the Community Chest

Social Value Week is all about shining a light on social value, sparking discussions, sharing best practice, celebrating success stories, and honouring dedicated supply-chain partners. Running from 25 to 29 November, it’s a great way to recognise important initiatives that help people – and for us, our residents.