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Do you know what you’re allowed to do if a neighbour’s tree overhangs your property?

By West Kent Mediation on November 3, 2024

Several of our neighbour mediation cases every year relate to trees. Neighbours frequently fall out about the maintenance of trees […]

If noisy neighbours are causing you distress, do you know where to go to get help?

By West Kent Mediation on October 20, 2024

Many of the neighbour mediation cases referred to us have an element of noise nuisance at their root. Sometimes residents […]

What does it mean to be a good neighbour?

By West Kent Mediation on June 1, 2024

During a meeting this week, one of our housing association contacts mentioned the concept of being a good neighbour and […]

Is a neighbour’s barking dog driving you crazy?

By West Kent Mediation on May 6, 2024

Complaints to local councils about dog barking increased by 43% between 2019-20 and 2021-2022, which is thought to be associated […]

What is anti-social behaviour and what sort of noise is anti-social?

By West Kent Mediation on March 3, 2024

When it comes to community safety, all the district councils for the boroughs we serve have tackling anti-social behaviour as […]

Mediation – a proven approach to resolving disputes, large or small

By West Kent Mediation on October 28, 2023

We are grateful to Pam Robertson, former trustee and longstanding volunteer mediator at West Kent Mediation for writing this article […]

What are the best and worst ways to approach conflict situations?

By West Kent Mediation on August 17, 2023

There are both right and wrong ways to handle conflict situations, and understanding the best approaches can make all the difference.

Why being involved in a dispute can be bad for your health and wellbeing

By West Kent Mediation on July 21, 2023

When our mediators talk to the parties involved in a dispute, people will often mention how stressful they are finding […]

What is a mediator and what exactly do they do?

By West Kent Mediation on July 7, 2023

When conflicts arise between individuals, whether it's in a personal or work setting, finding a resolution can be a daunting […]

Three reasons to consider mediation to help resolve disputes

By West Kent Mediation on June 29, 2023

When it comes to resolving disputes, mediation can be a highly effective and efficient method. Compared to taking legal action, […]

Could you be a West Kent Mediation trustee?

By West Kent Mediation on November 7, 2022

We’re looking for new Trustees! Who are we? We’re looking for new Trustees to support our work. Our Mediators work […]

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