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The Value of Surveys

 Through regular surveys, tenants have helped us understand what’s working, what needs improving, and where we should focus our efforts.

We’ve carried out surveys on:

  • Tenant satisfaction (see TSMs - our Annual Tenant Survey)
  • Local Housing Need
  • Transactional Surveys (inc. Lettings and ASB)
  • Estate conditions

These surveys have directly influenced:

  • Updates to the Tenancy Agreement
  • Improvements to the Repairs Contract
  • Development of new Policies (e.g.Tenancy Strategy, ASB, Domestic Abuse)

We’ve also used survey results to create action plans, compare our performance with other councils, and ensure your voice is reflected in everything we do.

Your feedback matters - listening through surveys

Explore the table below to see how your feedback has shaped decisions and empowered change.

 

Surveys to hear Tenants' views

Survey / questionnaire

Year

Status

Total responses

Link to response / summary

How are findings used

Preliminary consultation with PRPs - Tenancy Strategy

2021

Closed

10

Internal use only

Used to add data and information to the Tenancy Strategy on total number of social homes in the district and use of fixed-term tenancies.

Tenancy Strategy & Tenancy Management Policy

2021

Closed

1

Tenancy Strategy Report.pdf

Comments are used to make amendments to the draft documents.

DDTG Survey - Special Meeting for Future of Tenant Consultation

2022

Closed

5

 

Open to DDTCG only. Information gathering for special meeting to discuss Tenant Engagement at DDC on 25.10.22

District Housing Needs Survey

2023

Closed

1,067

https://www.dover.gov.uk/Housing/Housing-Development/District-Housing-Needs-Survey-2023.aspx

The results are used to support affordable housing development, responses to planning applications, and housing policy development.

Tenant Survey 2023

2023

Closed

704

https://www.dover.gov.uk/Housing/Housing-for-Tenants/Transparency/Tenant-Satisfaction-Measures.aspx

Results are submitted to the Regulator of Social Housing as part of their monitoring and inspection programme. Restuls are also analysed internally by DDC with recommendations put into action to improve services.

Community Perception Survey - Stockdale Gardens, Deal

2023

Closed

5

Internal use only

Perception of ASB in the particular estate. Evaluated by ASB team to help with ASB case.

Community Perception Survey - Leivers Road, Deal

2023

Closed

9

Internal use only

Perception of ASB in the particular estate. Evaluated by ASB team to help with ASB case.

Stembrook Court - New Bin Storage Solution

2023

Closed

13

Internal use only

Giving tenants an opportunity to share their views and inform the new storage arrangements at the block of flats.

Lettings Customer Satisfaction Survey

2023

Active

13

Internal use only

Transactional survey to capture opinions about the service received and identify what has gone well, and what can be improved upon.

Anti-social Behaviour - Customer Satisfaction Survey

2023

Active

18

Internal use only

Transactional survey to capture opinions about the service received and identify what has gone well, and what can be improved upon.

Tenant Survey 2024

2024

Closed

677

https://www.dover.gov.uk/Housing/Housing-for-Tenants/Transparency/Tenant-Satisfaction-Measures.aspx

Results are submitted to the Regulator of Social Housing as part of their monitoring and inspection programme. Restuls are also analysed internally by DDC with recommendations put into action to improve services.

Community Perception Survey - Stockdale Gardens

2024

Closed

1

Internal use only

Perception of ASB in the particular estate. Evaluated by ASB team to help with ASB case.

Community Perception Survey - Stembrook Court

2024

Closed

4

Internal use only

Perception of ASB in the particular estate. Evaluated by ASB team to help with ASB case.

Community Perception Survey - 1-12 St Nicholas Road, Deal

2025

Closed

3

Internal use only

Perception of ASB in the particular estate. Evaluated by ASB team to help with ASB case.

Preliminary consultation with PRPs - Tenancy Strategy

2025

Closed

10

Internal use only

Used to add data and information to the Tenancy Strategy on total number of social homes in the district and use of fixed-term tenancies.

Tenant Survey 2025

2025

Active

74 (to date)

   

 

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