We're running a number of events in housing services over the coming months for tenants and residents to get involved in.
See events for:
February
Estate Services Operational Meeting
A meeting between Norse and Medway Council to discuss the management of Medway Council Housing estates. A tenant representative can attend the meeting to give a tenant’s perspective to the discussions.
Find out more about how to become a tenant representative.
- Date: Thursday 22 February
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
The Big Door Knock
The Housing Services Team would like to meet you in person. We'll be conducting a short survey with Medway Council tenants and leasehold properties to find out what issues are important to you.
- Date: Friday 23 February
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 27 February 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Gillingham Library.
Responsive Repairs Meeting
A meeting between Mears and Medway Council to discuss the responsive repairs contract. A tenant representative can attend the meeting to give a tenant’s perspective to the discussions.
Find out more about how to become a tenant representative.
- Date: Thursday 29 February
- Time: 3pm to 4pm.
March
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 5 March 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Twydall Library.
Homes for Independent Living Forum
The Homes for Independent Living Forum is an opportunity for representatives from each of the schemes to discuss where they live and to hear about services.
To become a representative or to find out who the scheme representative is, speak to the Scheme Support Officer.
Find out more about how to become a representative.
- Date: Monday 11 March
- Time: 2pm to 4pm.
Litter Pick event at Walsingham Close
As part of the Great British Spring Clean, join us on a litter pick of the local area to help clean the local neighbourhood. Litter picks, hoops and rubbish bags will be provided. Please bring gloves.
- Date: Monday 18 March
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 18 March
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Rainham Library.
The Big Door Knock
The Housing Services Team would like to meet you in person. We'll be conducting a short survey with Medway Council tenants and leasehold properties to find out what issues are important to you.
- Date: Thursday 21 March
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
Litter Pick event at Davenport Avenue
As part of the Great British Spring Clean, join us on a litter pick of the local area to help clean the local neighbourhood. Litter picks, hoops and rubbish bags will be provided. Please bring gloves.
- Date: Wednesday 27 March
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
Gas Contract Meeting
A meeting between Mears and Medway Council to discuss the gas servicing contract. A tenant representative can attend the meeting to give a tenant’s perspective to the discussions.
- Date: Thursday 28 March
- Time: 2pm to 3pm.
Responsive Repairs Meeting
A meeting between Mears and Medway Council to discuss the responsive repairs contract.
A tenant representative can attend the meetings to give a tenant’s perspective to the discussions.
Find out more about how to become a tenant representative.
- Date: Thursday 28 March
- Time: 3pm to 4pm.
April
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 4 April 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Wigmore Library.
Easter Event - join us from some fun easter crafts and activities
We'll be joined by colleagues from The Dogs Trust, Animal Warden Service, Environmental Engagement, Community Health Care, Public Health, Kent Police and lots more.
You can meet the Housing team, report repairs, discuss pet ownership, pick up recycling bags, discuss swap to stop and stop smoking support, pregnancy support and more.
There will also be a prize draw.
- Date: Monday 8 April
- Time: 11am to 2pm
- Location: Twydall Community Centre, 125 Beechings Way, Gillingham, ME8 6TQ.
Spring Event - Rainham Shopping Centre
Housing Services will be supporting our High Street Team and the local community at this event. Visit us with any housing-related questions or to report repairs you may have.
- Date: Friday 12 April.
The Big Door Knock
The Housing Services Team would like to meet you in person. We'll be conducting a short survey with Medway Council tenants and leasehold properties to find out what issues are important to you.
- Date: Wednesday 17 April
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
Resident Scrutiny Panel
The Resident Scrutiny Panel help to shape our services and provide a voice for our residents.
Find out more about ways to get involved, including joining the Scrutiny Panel.
- Date: Friday 19 April
- Time: 2pm to 4pm.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 26 April 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Gillingham Library.
May
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 7 May 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Twydall Library.
The Big Door Knock
The Housing Services Team would like to meet you in person. We will be conducting a short survey with Medway Council tenants and leasehold properties to find out what issues are important to you.
- Date: Wednesday 15 May
- Time: 12pm to 2pm.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 20 May 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Rainham Library.
June
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 6 June 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Wigmore Library.
Homes for Independent Living Forum
The Homes for Independent Living Forum is an opportunity for representatives from each of the schemes to discuss where they live and to hear about services.
To become a representative or to find out who the scheme representative is, speak to the Scheme Support Officer.
Find out more about how to become a representative.
- Date: Monday 10 June
- Time: 2pm to 4pm.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 20 June 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Gillingham Library.
The Big Door Knock
The Housing Services team would like to meet you in person. We'll be conducting a short survey with Medway Council tenants and leasehold properties to find out what issues are important to you.
- Date: Friday 21 June
- Time: 12pm to 2pm.
July
ASB Awareness Week - Gillingham
A pop-up event where residents will be able to discuss anti-social behaviour and find out more about the powers we have to tackle it.
More details on this event will be added once the awareness week theme has been released.
- Date: Monday 1 July
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
ASB Awareness Week - Rainham
A pop-up event where residents will be able to discuss anti-social behaviour and find out more about the powers we have to tackle it.
More details on this event will be added once the awareness week theme has been released.
- Date: Wednesday 3 July
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
ASB Awareness Week - Twydall
A pop-up event where residents will be able to discuss anti-social behaviour and find out more about the powers, we have to tackle it.
More details on this event will be added once the awareness week theme has been released.
- Date: Friday 5 July
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 9 July 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Twydall Library.
Resident Scrutiny Panel
The Resident Scrutiny Panel help to shape our services and provide a voice for our residents.
Find out about ways to get involved, including joining the Scrutiny Panel.
- Date: Friday 12 July
- Time: 2pm to 4pm.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 15 July 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Rainham Library.
August
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 8 August 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Wigmore Library.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 30 August 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Gillingham Library.
September
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 10 September 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Twydall Library.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 16 September 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Rainham Library.
October
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 3 October 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Wigmore Library.
Resident Scrutiny Panel
The Resident Scrutiny Panel help to shape our services and provide a voice for our residents.
Find out about ways to get involved, including joining the Scrutiny Panel.
- Date: Wednesday 16 October
- Time: 10am to 12pm.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 25 October 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Gillingham Library.
November
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 5 November 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Twydall Library.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 18 November 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Rainham Library.
December
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 5 December 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Wigmore Library.
Residents Surgery
Speak to the Housing Team and our contractor Mears about any housing matters or repairs.
- Date: 13 December 2024
- Time: 11am to 1pm
- Location: Gillingham Library.
Get in touch
You can get in touch about any of our events by:
- emailing tenant.participation@medway.gov.uk
- calling 01634 333 344.