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 2025:
- Neil Drakley, Chairperson
- Patricia Haywood, 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 January 2026 , where elections for 2026 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?
The DDTCG meet every 6 weeks to discuss local housing related issues with Dover District Council. The group have worked on many projects over the years to help improve the Housing Service for residents.
DDTCG members can receive regular training and support to make sure that they have the skills to work effectively with housing staff on behalf of the tenants and leaseholders they represent. DDC are landlord members of TPAS, which enables all tenants access with their resources and training, you can sign up for free by selecting Dover District Council as your landlord.
DDC is committed to ensuring that no one is left out of pocket by being involved, so DDC pay expenses in line with our expenses policy.
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 2025:
- Consulting with the new Repairs contractor to help ensure tenants are a part of the mobilisation process.
- Working with DDC to agree the 'Tenant News' and other communications to Tenants.
- Finding out about he new Policies being written 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 recent and upcoming meetings: