Community-Led Housing Forum Reminder

Dover District Council launched the Community-Led Housing Forum last month. Members shared their ideas and experiences with each other.  A topic of discussion at the next forum will include a focus on the funding options available for community housing projects.

Anyone interested is welcome to attend these informal get-togethers. You do not need to book a ticket, just turn up and enjoy a good conversation over a cuppa with like minded people.

Wednesday 19th February 2020, 6pm – 7.30pm.

DDC Offices, Whitfield CT16 3PJ

Mini Conference News

Community-Led Housing and Self-Build are hosting a Mini Conference on Friday 20^th March 2020, 1.00pm to 5.30pm at Dover District Council Offices, Whitfield, CT16 3PJ.  The focus of this event will be the homes of the future.

We are pleased to announce our next speaker for the event is Steve Charter, the Director from SC2 Sustainability Consultancy.  He co-developed and delivered the UK’s first “closing the (energy) performance gap” in buildings with his work with The Good Homes Alliance.  Steve has also written a study of sustainable housing design and delivery options for the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Tickets are limited, book your FREE ticket by clicking here 

External News

Stronger Kent Communities are hosting their annual conference on Tuesday 10th March 2020, 9.30am to 3.00pm at The Orchards, New Road, East Malling ME19 6BJ.  They will hold workshops on fundraising, running a robust organisation and volunteering. Further information is available here.

Funding for the Community-Led Homes Start-Up Support programme is close to being fully allocated. Their deadline for applications is 28th February 2020, or until funding is committed, whichever is sooner. Further information is available here.

The Greggs Foundation Local Communities Project fund closes on 23rd February 2020. Further information is available here.

This is all in addition to the Dover District Council Community-Led Housing Grants Scheme that offers grants of up to £10,000 and is available throughout 2020.

To find out further information on community-led housing please visit our dedicated webpage: www.dover.gov.uk/community-housing

If you have any community-led housing enquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

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