Today we planted two fruit trees to mark our 10th year as an Independent Housing Association. Recognising this significant milestone, earlier today current GCH colleagues alongside former Chief Executive, Ashley Green and previous Chairs Asif Bhatti and Tim Dare, planted commemorative fruit trees at our newest scheme, Hewmar House. It’s been quite a journey! The […]
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Preparing For The Rent Increase We have written to all customers to advise of a rent increase that is taking place from 7th April 2025 and what this means for you. It’s important that you plan for the change, so here is some helpful information about making preparations. Rent Increase Frequently Asked Questions How
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We have taken the decision to pause our consultation with freeholders (Home owners) of former GCH homes in order to undertake further work. We will consult directly with those home owners who are beneficiaries of services provided by GCH later in the year, sharing an accurate estimate of what the individual charge would be linked
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planning application will not be heard at March Planning meeting Gloucester City Homes remains committed to keeping the community informed throughout the planning process for the Podsmead regeneration project. In 2017 Gloucester City Council made a joint commitment to work with us, the County Council and the city’s MP to bring positive change to Matson
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We are pleased to have been awarded the Healthy Workplace Gloucestershire accreditation! The accreditation celebrates employers with positive and innovative approaches to health and wellbeing by looking at 11 key pillars, and was awarded following an independent assessment of GCH’s health and wellbeing approaches, including discussions with a range of colleagues. “GCH’s submission was packed
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We are excited to welcome two new Board Members, Lionah Kawonza and David Manser alongside new independent committee appointees Lewis Johnson and Wanja Odhiambo, each of whom take up their role on 1st January 2025. Lionah Kawonza, a RICS Chartered Surveyor, works at a global sustainable design and engineering consultancy. She brings a wealth of
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We are proud to have retained our G1 (governance) and V2 (financial) ratings from the Regulator of Social Housing. Our G1 rating recognises the robustness of our approach to governance, whilst our V2 rating recognises we are effectively managing risks associated with both building new homes and investing in existing homes, in the current challenging
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We are taking part in the Matson, Robinswood & White City Community Christmas Tree Festival again this year at Matson Baptist Church, Matson Avenue, GL4 6LA On Monday 16 December 1-3pm our Neighbourhood team will be available for a chat and to listen to ideas and suggestions from customers. There will be free refreshments and
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As colleagues and customers come together to join the Pride in Gloucestershire celebration in Gloucester Park on Saturday 9th September, Gloucester City Homes (GCH) has shown its commitment to promoting an inclusive community by signing the HouseProud Pledge, joining numerous social housing providers to demonstrate commitment to LGBTQ+ resident equality and support. Backing the campaign and making
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Today is Starts At Home Day, highlighting the role supported housing, and indeed housing, plays in helping people to live their best lives, to be healthy and to retain or gain their independence. At Gloucester City Homes we work alongside some of the people in our county with the most complex and challenging circumstances including older
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Registered Address: Railway House, Bruton Way, Gloucester GL1 1DG. GCH is a charitable Community Benefit Society Registered Number 7041 and a non-profit registered provider of social housing Registered Number 4584 regulated by The Regulator of Social Housing.