Community Support Services - Ellis Drive

Canterbury Oast Trust has added a further property in New Romney, Kent to its Community Support Service housing provision.

Ellis Drive is currently a 4 bedroom detached houses located close to the amenities of New Romney. The premises were purchased in September, 2008 and, following a renovation and upgrade programme was opened in November 2008 as home to 3 tenants.

Two tenants have their own room, (1 has en suite). The third person has exclusive use of the 2 remaining bedrooms. The rest of the house is shared and comprises; bathroom, toilet, modern and well equipped kitchen, utility room, lounge, dining room, conservatory and garden.

In 2009, subject to necessary permissions, the current double garage will be upgraded and converted into a mobility friendly living area for a 4th tenant. The specification will include a bedroom with en suite, and lounge.

New Romney The Cinque Port town of New Romney offers a wide choice of shops and a Post Office,  Banks and Building Societies, 2 GP surgeries, several options for religious worship, a sports centre, restaurants, public houses, takeaways and, of course, being near the sea (the port dried up in the 14th Century) fish and chips. Sainsbury's have just opened their new supermarket in the Town so tenants have an active town close at hand.

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There is a good bus service that goes to Rye and Hastings in one direction and Folkestone and Dover in the other.

Should a tenant want the quiet life then the Romney Marsh is close by. A ten minute walk takes you into the quiet of the Marsh for lovers of the seaside the sea, sand and dunes are only one mile away.

COT Community Support Services CSS epresents an ability for the Trust to provide people who are ready or able to take more control of their lives with quality housing.

Each tenant has a Tenancy Agreement made between COT and the tenant. COT has always promoted the treatment of people as individuals and CSS provides us with the opportunity to offer an alternative to residential care.

The Tenancy Agreement states what will be provided in terms of housing, provision of utilities, furniture, equipment, health and safety, maintenance etc.

The tenant has options to take other service provision but does not have to take everything that is on offer. For example, in addition to the Tenancy Agreement, COT can provide the use of vehicles and have separate agreements for any person who wants to take part in the scheme.

The Tenancy Agreement does not cover the provision of support to provide food, clothing, education, recreation. Should a tenant require assistance in any of these activities then a separate care contract is agreed on an individual basis. Tenants also have the choice to contract to use the Life Skills Services provided by COT or other providers.