We’re taking part in a national research project with HACT (Housing Association Charitable Trust), Shelter, and IKEA. This vital research aims to shed light on the need for social housing by showing the impact of moving into a social home from the perspective of tenants. Already, the findings of the interim report highlight the benefits […]
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Thursday 16 April 202610am – 1pmScott Avenue, Podsmead (opposite the pharmacy) GCH Estates Services team and Gloucestershire Wildlife Trust will be in Podsmead to talk about your green spaces and what you’d like to see in this area. Drop by to see hello and make and take away a mini herb garden. Our Estates team
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Wednesday 8 April 11am to 2pm Railway House, Bruton Way GL1 1DG Do you receive Universal Credit (UC)? If you do, you’ll need to let the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) know that your rent has increased, or you might end up paying the incorrect rent or have your UC stopped altogether. You
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We have completed 13 brand-new, energy-efficient homes in the village of Longford, just two miles from Gloucester city centre with the final 4 homes due to complete in the coming months. The development, in partnership with Cape Homes and Tewkesbury Borough Council, was supported by funding from Homes England’s Affordable Housing Programme. It includes a
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A new defibrillator has been installed at Badger Vale Independent Living Scheme, thanks to the determination of residents and support from us. After a difficult period, where several members of the community experienced the sudden loss of friends and neighbours, customers at Badger Vale raised the idea of improving safety on site. We worked closely
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The government has announced today that Matson & Robinswood will benefit from long-term investment through the expansion of its Pride in Place programme. As one of 40 new communities selected, the funding of £20 million over the next 10 years will be a significant opportunity for local people to shape how investment is used in
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Your latest GCH Connect is here, full of news, support and opportunities to get involved. In this issue, discover how GCH is helping free up NHS hospital beds, building new homes in Longford and introducing more local Neighbourhood Managers for your area. Have a read to see what’s happening across your GCH community. GCH Connect March 2026
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We are proud to be part of the South West Managed Reciprocal Scheme (SWMR) – the first managed reciprocal housing scheme of its kind in the region. The scheme creates a safe and structured way for people experiencing domestic abuse to move to another area in the South West without losing their social housing tenancy.
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When hospital patients are ready to go home but their property isn’t suitable, they can end up staying longer than necessary. GCH is helping to change that. By providing short-term, supported accommodation, we free up hospital beds and give people a safe space to rebuild their strength and independence. Our Independent Living team works with
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The government has confirmed new rules for rent convergence in social housing. This affects some homes where rents are currently below the standard “formula rent.” From April 2027, these rents can increase by inflation (CPI) + 1% plus £1 per week, and from April 2028 by CPI + 1% plus £2 per week, until they
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