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Our Teenage Parent Unit in Maidstone provides supported accommodation to young people who are pregnant or have young dependent children and supports them into independent living. Thanks to Youth Central, two of our residents were able to complete a BTEC in Peer Education. Rebecca and Charley tell us their story.

Come and join us for a free family fun day at Maidstone Market Hall, Lockmeadow on Saturday 2 September 2017 from 10-1pm.

Last week Gary Clark, our CEO, went out for some 'work experience' with our Environmental Services Team to understand more about the service they provide.

Following the advice of Southern Gas Network (SGN), Midhurst Court residents were able to return to their flats from 9.30pm last night.

As a precautionary measure, the gas supply to 25 of the flats was turned off and we have qualified gas engineers on site today who are testing the pressure of the main gas supply. 

We don’t believe at this stage that the gas pipe was fractured but we are awaiting confirmation from  SGN who are carrying out further work.

A member of Golding Homes’ staff is on site to provide support to residents and provide updates throughout the day.

At approximately 5pm today we were notified that a part of the scaffolding at Midhurst Court, the block of flats at Mote Road, had given way and was resting on the main gas supply.

Transco is currently on site to carry out safety checks to the gas supply and contractors Mitie are also on site to make safe the scaffolding.  

We can confirm that the building is currently being evacuated and we are liaising closely with the emergency services and supporting them in the emergency response.

For updated information about the incident contact Diane Beeching, PR & Communications Manager, email: diane.beeching@goldinghomes.org.uk or call 0300 777 2600.

Last week Helen Critcher, Community Development Advisor, attended the KM Bright Spark Awards at Discovery Park in Sandwich.  The community initiative, which aims to promote science, technology, engineering and maths, is a celebration of bright young minds and is open for primary and secondary school teams of all ages to enter. 

The Mayor of Ashford, Winston Michael, officially opened Belgic Court, a new supported housing scheme in Ashford.

Golding Homes was proud to sponsor the Business Commitment to the Community Award category at last weeks Kent Excellence in Business Award. KEiBA showcases the very best of businesses in Kent which are making a huge contribution to the county’s economy.

Golding Homes new Chief Executive, Gary Clark recently paid a visit to the new Tolhurst Way development in Lenham, to celebrate Rural Housing Week which runs from 3-7 July.

Please see our statement regarding our contractor Rydon and our Phase 3 Wallis Fields scheme.