SSRA Meetings
Your community, your meetings
Welcome to the heart of Sittingbourne & Sheppey Residents Association. This is where you'll find information about our past, present, and future meetings, designed to keep you connected and empowered. We believe that an informed community is a strong community, and this page is dedicated to ensuring your voice is heard and your participation is valued.
March 2026
Agenda
Members of the Sittingbourne and Sheppey Residents Association (SSRA) met to discuss updates on the association, including ongoing support for residents and the current focus on progressing existing cases and increasing engagement with estates. Updates were also provided from several Resident Management Companies, with positive progress reported alongside some ongoing operational issues.
The meeting also covered recent government consultations on leasehold and freehold estate protections, updates on the developing SHAC Housing Union, and the importance of donations to support SSRA activities. The next SSRA meeting is planned for 12 June 2026.
Minutes
November 2025
Agenda
The meeting opened with introductions, including guests Kevin McKenna MP and Amber Needham. Members were updated that all now have an assigned SSRA director and have received the handbook with guidance on forming RMCs. Meetings will move from monthly to quarterly.
Updates were given on Queenborough (Phase 1) and Abbey Place (Minster), including the handover from FirstPort to Love Property Management and upcoming budgets. Updates were also shared on Chandlers Croft and Chatham Maritime Sector 15, with SSRA continuing to support residents.
There were no new government consultation updates. The new Housing Union from the SHAC conference was discussed, with possible SSRA affiliation. Members were informed of the donations page via Zeffy and reminded of the Christmas meal on 12 December, with orders due 23 November.
Minutes
October 2025
Agenda
Members of the Sittingbourne and Sheppey Residents Association (SSRA) met at The Rose Inn to discuss updates on the association, ongoing estate issues, and future plans. Updates were provided on enquiries, new processes within SSRA, and the upcoming handbook designed to help residents remove managing agents.
Representatives from several estates shared progress and concerns, including issues with managing agents, reserve funds, and estate maintenance. Residents also discussed potential legal options and strategies for gaining greater control of Resident Management Companies (RMCs).
The meeting also covered the recent government consultation on leasehold reform, the upcoming SHAC conference in London, the launch of a new SSRA donations page, and plans for future meetings. It was confirmed that Kevin McKenna MP will attend the next SSRA meeting in November.
The meeting concluded with arrangements for a December Christmas social for members.
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