Renewal Area Grants 2008/2009
Funding is available for the following projects:
- External appearance
- Crime prevention
- Improving the safety in the property
- Installing or improving means of fire escape if a notice has
been served by the Local Authority
How to apply
Complete the following application form, print off and send to
the Renewal Team (see contact us).
Alternatively phone Dave Farmer, Renewal Area Officer on
01843 577407 or Lesley Dalton, Project Support Officer on 01843
577748 or email your details to: housingrenewalarea@thanet.gov.uk and
we will send a printed pack in the post to you to complete in
the normal way.
Further Assistance with Renewal Grants
Some applicants have experienced problems
understanding what is required when completing the application
form, so we have complied a list of Frequently Asked Questions in
the hope this will help.
If you would like further advise or assistance
in completing you application form please feel free to contact any
member of the team.
We have had a number of applicants
experiencing problems locating contractors to provide quotes, so we
have pulled together a list of contractors who have previously
worked in the Renewal Area. This is NOT a list of recommended
contractors and you should treat these contractors the same as any
other and ask to see examples of their previous works.
What happens next
Process for Renewal Area
Grant
On receipt of the Renewal Area Grant Application
Pack
please read the Terms & Conditions to check the
eligibility
of your application.
- Complete & return to the Renewal Area team:
- the Application Form (Form one)
- a signed Terms & Condition Declaration (Form
two)
- a copy of any maintenance/lease agreement for leasehold
properties
- a Certificate of Title from both freeholder and
leaseholder applicants
- a signed Consent form (Form three)
- a minimum of 2 fully itemised competitive estimates covering
the work required. Do-It-Yourself is acceptable (labour not
included, an estimated cost of materials should be included with
your application)
- the completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring form (Form
four ).
- a signed returned contents form/check list (Form
five)
- Photographs will be taken by the Renewal Area officer before
approval is given.
- Written notification of the approval will be sent to
the Applicant by the Renewal Area Team.
- The Applicant to arrange start date with the contractors
- The Renewal Area Grant is valid for 12 months from
approval
- Works Completed - Applicants send Final Payment Form, the
contractors invoice & copies of any relevant certificates
and guarantees to Thanet District Council
- Renewal Area team will take photographs of works
completed.
- Once Renewal team & applicant are happy with work
completed, payment will be made to the contractor or the applicant
as indicated on the 'Request for final payment' in
accordance with TDC Procedure
-
A Renewal Area Grants Customer Satisfaction Survey will be sent
to the applicant to assess quality of Renewal Area grants service,
along with a Renewal Area Programme window sticker.
If you have any questions or would like advice on
eligibility please contact the Renewal Area
team
Housing Renewal Area Customer Service Standards
The council is committed to providing good quality services that
meet the needs of all. The Housing
Renewal Area Customer Service Standards booklet sets out
services provided by the Renewal Team, and what to do if you wish
to make a complaint.