Bairbre Lloyd

Loan sharks play games with people’s lives– let’s make it game over Loan sharks don’t always look like villains. Sometimes, they change character, switch tactics and reinvent themselves – just like players in an online game. But this isn’t a game. And the consequences are real. A loan shark, also known as an illegal money […]

Ensuring your home’s safety begins the moment you open your door for essential safety checks. We are committed to providing safe housing for our community. We must ensure that the electrical installation and electrical equipment we own in your property are safe. These works are essential, and it is important that you allow us access

Fly-tipping can cost £400. A bulky waste collection starts from £30 Four GCH customers have recently been fined hundreds of pounds for dumping rubbish, following reports and investigations. We work closely with Gloucester City Council to tackle fly-tipping and identify those responsible. Avoiding a fine is simple. There are legal, affordable ways to get rid

A warm welcome to our two new Customer Experience Committee members, Melissa and Dave. Melissa and Dave both live in Matson and are keen customer advocates. Melissa is an active member of the Matson community. She helps to organise local events, manages social media, runs art classes and supports residents as a listening ear and

This month 13 new colleagues have joined GCH as we take our cleaning service in-house. This change will give us more control and help us respond more quickly when things aren’t as they should be. Instead of passing issues to a contractor, we’ll be able to deal with them directly. Three customers have been involved

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

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

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