Draft Training and Development Policy published for consultation CDS has published a draft Training and Development Policy, setting out how the organisation aims to ensure staff have the skills, knowledge and support needed to deliver safe, high-quality services as...

What the Decent Homes Standard means for your home The government’s Decent Homes Standard sets the minimum requirements that social and affordable homes should meet to ensure they are safe, well maintained, and comfortable to live in. It applies to social and...

A pioneering 50 years We’re proud to celebrate 50 years of pioneering and supporting co-operative and community-led housing. To mark our 50th year, we’ve produced a short story, charting an extraordinary journey from our first developments in Dartford to becoming the...

How We’re Learning from Your Feedback We don’t want any resident to feel unhappy with our service. Your feedback helps us improve, and we really value it. Here’s what you’ve told us and what we’re doing about it. What You Told Us Residents raised concerns in these...

Keeping You Safe in Your Home – Awaab’s Law - Damp and Mould From 27 October 2025, a new law called Awaab’s Law is now in force. It’s namedafter Awaab Ishak, a young boy who sadly died in 2020 because of mould in hishome. His story led to important changes in housing...

Damp and Mould: Your Rights, Responsibilities, and Health and Safety Risks At CDS, we are committed to ensuring every resident lives in a safe, warm, and dry home. Damp and mould are not just inconvenient, they pose serious health risks and can affect the quality of...

We’re updating our Rent Policy to make it clearer, fairer, and easier to understand. This will help us fix past issues and make sure we follow the latest rules. What’s Changing? We’ll explain more clearly how different types of homes are classified. There will be...

We’re pleased to let you know that we have published a new new leaflet; AccessibleInformation for All Tenants. This guide explains how every tenant can access informationand services in a way that suits them—whether that’s large print, digital formats,translation, or...

Consumer standards are rules that social housing landlords must follow to make sure tenants are treated fairly and live in safe, good-quality homes. These standards cover things like keeping your home in good condition, making sure you feel safe, treating you with...