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Dover District Tenants' Consultative Group

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Who are the Dover District Tenants' Consultative Group?

The Dover District Tenants' Consultative Group (DDTCG) are a local group of Dover District Council tenants and leaseholders.

 They are a non-political Group that represent the views and interests of tenants and leaseholders across the Dover District. They are independent, however work closely with DDC as a consultative body to resolve issues and recommend improvements to the service.

 

Elected postholders for 2024:

  • Neil Drakley, Chairperson
  • Vincent Millard, Vice Chairperson
  • Vacant Post, Secretary

The group are actively looking for a secretary, who's role includes taking and circulating minutes, keeping accurate records and receiving and forwarding correspondence to group members. This is an important role for the group and full training will be provided, if you're interested or want more information please contact Beth Becks on beth.becks@dover.gov.uk.

The Groups' next Annual General Meeting is to be held in 2025 , where elections for 2025 posts will be held. If you would like to attend this meeting, please contact beth.becks@dover.gov.uk for more details.

What does the DDTCG do?

 DDTG Meeting 2The DDTCG meet every 6 weeks to discuss local issues with Dover District Council.  The group have worked on many community projects over the years to help improve the estates for residents who live there.

DDTCG members receive regular training to make sure that they have the skills to work effectively with housing staff on behalf of the tenants and leaseholders they represent. 

The group play a big role in the annual Competitions for tenants and Leaseholders, this year they are judging the Garden Competition.

Some of the things we will be doing in 2024:

    • Scrutinising the satisfaction of the tenants on how their repairs are done and see if there could be any improvements.
    • Working on a newsletter.
    • Finding out how Dover’s policies work and making sure Tenants' voices help shape them.
    • Discuss neighbourhood issues and recommending improvements to the service.

Meeting Diary

 All meetings are held at 11am-1pm to ensure the meeting doesn't interfere with school drop off/pick up. You can join in person or online.

Please email Beth Becks at beth.becks@dover.gov.uk. if you would like to receive an invite to a meeting. All tenants and Leaseholders are welcome.

Here are the dates of all the meetings throughout 2024:

  • Tuesday 23 January 2024, HMS Tracker Room, DDC (AGM)
  • Tuesday 12 March 2024, HMS Brave Room, DDC
  • Tuesday 16 April 2024, HMS Tracker Room, DDC
  • Tuesday 28 May 2024, HMS Tracker Room, DDC
  • Tuesday 09 July 2024, HMS Tracker Room, DDC
  • Tuesday 20 August 2024, HMS Brave Room, DDC
  • Tuesday 01 October 2024, HMS Brave Room, DDC
  • Tuesday 12 November 2024, HMS Tracker Room, DDC

Meetings are held on Tuesdays between 11am-1pm.

 Join the Group

Are you a DDC Tenant or Leaseholder? If yes, could you spare 2hrs every 6weeks?

The group currently have 8 members but can have up to 12 members, so they are always looking for new members and welcome any interested tenants or leaseholders to come along to see what the meeting is like.  If you would like any more information about coming along or becoming a member please contact us on beth.becks@dover.gov.uk.

You are more than welcome to join a meeting with no obligation to join the group officially. The group are a friendly and welcoming bunch, with a shared goal to improve services for tenants and leaseholders.

Free refreshments are provided and a mixture of online or in person meetings are available based on your personal preference.

Downloads

Handbook Front Cover

Download the DDTCG - Full Handbook to read the full:

  • Terms of Reference
  • Role Descriptions
  • Code of Conduct
  • Jargon Buster
  • Useful Information

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