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Welfare Benefit Changes - information eventswelfare

Do you claim any form of benefit?

Does benefit make up part or all of your income?

Are there times when you feel it hard to make ends meet?

If you answer yes to any or all of the above, find out more at the information events and get advice on changes that may affect you.

Find out when we will be in your area.

Could you be getting a better deal on your energy?

A collective switching scheme is currently running in Kent. The scheme aims to save you moEnergy Deal SWITCH together to save pounds on your billney by negotiating on behalf of a group of households to bring down the cost of energy.

For more information and to sign up please visit Energy Deal.

Draft 2013 Allocations policy open for consultation

The council has drafted its new 2013 allocations policy that sets out who will and who will not be assisted for social housing in Medway.

To view the draft policy and have a chance to provide your feedback visit the Allocations consultation page.

Free e-learning courses for Medway residents

Medway Council has introduced an innovative new training package on a variety of subjects, from basic home maintenance to preparing for interviews.

Produced in conjunction with Housing e-Academy, these mini-courses are a brilliant opportunity for you to enhance your skills in different areas. If we receive positive feedback, more courses will be designed and added in the future.

The Housing e-Academy e-learning course offers 18 different modules encompassing energy saving tips, advice on feeding a family on a budget, guidance on how to enhance your internet and computer skills, and much more!

In addition, this free training is a great way to bolster your CV if you're looking to switch careers, or if you're hoping to get back into work after a period of unemployment.

It's as easy as 1, 2, 3...

To start making the most of this fantastic opportunity, you need to do three things:

Visit  https://housingea.vc-tms.co.uk/selfregistration.aspx  

Register your details, ensuring you select Medway Council as your housing provider from the drop-down list. Select your modules, and start learning!

Annual report to tenants and leaseholders 2012Annual report

The new Annual report to tenants and leaseholders 2012 has just been published. 

Read about:

  • Our services
  • You said, we did
  • Local offers - and how we respond to them
  • How we are performing
  • How we involve our customers

View old editions of the annual report.

Housing MattersFront Cover Housing Matters magazine

View the Spring 2013 Edition of Housing Matters.       

View old editions of Housing Matters.

Homelessness review

The housing strategy and partnerships team are currently carrying out a homelessness review of homelessness services in Medway.

Housing in Medway

Council tenants - leaseholder or a landlord - living in private or social housing

Private housing

Private housing - Private landlords - Private tenants - Home ownership - Energy saving -Crisis Grants

Social housing

Housing Strategy - Affordable housing - Apply for housingKent Homechoice - Disabled adaptations - Supported Housing

Council housing

Council housing - Housing management - Council tenants - Paying rent and rent arrears - Repairs - Estate Services - Garages - Anti-social behaviour - Homes for Independent Living - Leaseholders - Resident and leaseholder involvement - Capital works

Housing Solutions

Housing Solutions - Homelessness - Housing options - Temporary accommodation - Domestic abuse - Rough sleepers - Refuges - Medway homelessness forum.

Key information

Housing policies and strategies -  Housing Services advice leafletsMaking a complaint, compliment or suggestion - Housing advice - Visiting Housing Services in person - Housing performance - Housing benefits

For more information contact Housing Services by telephone: 01634 306000 or by email: housing@medway.gov.uk

Write to: Housing Services, Medway Council, Gun Wharf, Dock Road, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TR

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