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The four East Kent authorities of Canterbury, Dover, Shepway and Thanet each published individual homelessness strategies in 2003. However, they have a strong track record in joint working and they have worked together, and with other agencies and service users, to tackle homelessness across East Kent.
This new joint strategy for East Kent strengthens the sub-regional approach that has underpinned many of the achievements to date. It will build on past successes and existing partnerships, without losing sight of district-specific priorities.
Developed in consultation with partners, stakeholders and service users, it reflects the broader strategic priorities that have been identified within national, regional and sub-regional housing policy.
We welcome the views of service users, partners, stakeholder and members of the East Kent community on this Homelessness Strategy.
Download the draft East Kent Homelessness Strategy 2008-2013 (pdf, 515kb)
Send your comments on the strategy by
Ashley Stacey
Housing Strategy & Enabling Officer
Thanet District Council
PO Box 9, Cecil Street, Margate, Kent, CT9 1XZ
If you are unable to read the strategy, contact Ashley to receive the document in an alternative format.
All comments must be submitted by Friday 29 August 2008.
The Homelessness Act 2002 placed a statutory duty on all local authorities to publish their first homelessness strategy, based on a full review of homelessness in their area, by 31 July 2003. The Act also requires that, following a further review of homelessness, these strategies be updated within a five-year period.
Although a considerable amount has been achieved in the last five years, homelessness remains a significant problem in East Kent. Increasing house prices and high rents exclude many households from the private sector, and the supply of new affordable homes has so far been outstripped by sales of existing Council accommodation under the Right to Buy.
We look forward to hearing your views.
email: housing@ thanet.gov.uk
Phone: 01843 577277