insideKENT Magazine Issue 80 - November 2018 | Page 204

PROPERTY
THE KHG & JPPB EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2018
Kent Housing Group (KHG) is a forum for
social housing organisations in Kent. KHG has
representation from all 12 Kent local authorities,
Medway Council, over 16 housing associations
and Kent County Council. KHG also has
affiliated representation from the Homes and
Communities Agency and when required
other partner agencies. The Kent Joint Policy
and Planning Board (JPPB) for housing is a
strategic partnership between health, housing
and social care. The board incorporates
representation from all 12 Kent local housing
authorities, Kent County Council Health and
Social Care, Kent Commissioning Services,
Kent Public Health and Kent and Medway NHS
and Social Care Partnership Trust, as well as
the Kent Surrey & Sussex Community
Rehabilitation Company,
The KHG & JPPB Excellence Awards 2018 were
founded in 2010 and celebrate the very best
partnerships, projects and staff who help to
make a difference to the lives of some of the
most vulnerable people in our county.
The awards had close to 60 nominations
across eight categories and judges looked for
entries that demonstrated best practice,
positive outcomes and a joined up approach.
On 19th September, shortlisted entrants were
invited to the Hilton Hotel in Maidstone to
receive their awards and there was a truly
inspiring range of entries, proving the ability
to thrive in fast changing and challenging
landscapes.
Sarah Robson, chair of KHG said: “To see the
volume of such quality entries was a stark
reminder to me that despite the challenges,
with enough passion and innovation we can
deliver superb outcomes. These awards have
become a highlight in the year for many and
I am so proud of the work our members do to
alleviate pressure for the people and
communities who need it most.
affordable housing and services in Kent and
Medway. These awards get bigger every
year and I’m delighted to be able to share
the winners and highly commended entries
for 2018.
“The ‘Excellent Partnership’ was this year won
by Farrow Court Homebridge and Cherry Tree
Court – Ashford Borough Council. This £17m-
scheme supports residents with changing
needs and learning disabilities. A joint Ashford
Borough and Kent County Council
partnership, it’s changing lives and setting the
standard for other care ready schemes across
the borough.
“We’d like to thank our sponsors: Golding
Homes, Clarion Housing Group, Moat, TCHG,
English Rural Housing, Kent Developers
Group, Paramount Independent Property
Services (PIP), Optivo and West Kent Housing
Association.”
“We’re extremely lucky to have some of the
best providers delivering much needed
CLARENDON HOMES HONOURED AT UK PROPERTY AWARDS
Clarendon Homes have been
honoured at the UK Property
Awards, held on 26th October
2018 in association with Salice at
the Royal Lancaster Hotel,
London, for their project, The
Chequers. Competing against the
best property professionals across
the UK region to be recognised
in the Residential Development
category, this is the third
year running that Clarendon
Homes has received an award in
this category.
The awards are in their 25th year
and are the largest, most
prestigious, and widely
recognised programme
throughout the regions. Gareth
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Hill, head of sales and marketing
at Clarendon Homes, said: “It is
very gratifying to have won an
award as it recognises the hard
work that everyone at Clarendon
have put in.”
The Chequers is a development
of two large detached four-
bedroom homes and two
spacious semi-detached three-
bedroom cottages (which are a
conversion of the original public
house, The Chequers Inn),
situated in the rural country
village of Crouch within the
picturesque Kent countryside.
Each home at The Chequers
offers a stylish living experience,
with individually designed
spacious kitchens, underfloor heating, and home automation for
lighting and heating.
Clarendon Homes creates high-quality homes in and around Kent,
from bungalows and semi-detached homes, to luxury housing.
Clarendon properties feature an element of choice in kitchens and
bathrooms which is an exciting opportunity for clients to customise
their homes, a factor which makes them unique in the industry.