Your new Repair Handbook has a fresh new look and the latest advice on caring for your home. The drawings and prompts will help you identify the cause of problems and report any faults clearly. It tells you what is GCH’s responsibility to deal with and when things are the customer’s responsibility. The digital handbook […]
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The latest issue of our customer magazine has updates about our new developments in Kings Quarter and Podsmead and our plans for more biodiversity in Kingsholm. Read about some great things happening in the community, and what actions we’ve taken on damp and mould as a result of the recent customer scrutiny exercise. There’s also
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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 1st April 2024 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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As part of our commitment to create communities where people can thrive, we are starting to introduce native planting in our green spaces around the Westgate and Kingsholm areas. We have allocated around 2800 square metres of green space and £3,000 to our biodiversity scheme, including planters in The Dukeries, heritage fruit trees in Sweetbriar
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Our scheduled gutter cleaning program has begun across our Independent Living schemes and communal blocks. Over the next three months, our contractor, MBM, will be in Matson, Podsmead, Tuffley, Kingsholm, Westgate, and Tredworth. They’ll be clearing away any dirt and debris from the gutters and also reporting on the condition of the gutters so any
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shared its January 2024 newsletter with useful updates and changes to government services and support. Highlights include: Child Benefit can now be applied for online for the first time, streamlining the application process. 15 hours of free childcare per week will be available starting April 2024 for
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National debt charity Step Change advises that rent should come first. “Not paying your rent or your mortgage over a period of time could result in you losing your home. This is a very serious outcome which is why it is such a priority. If you are worried about falling behind with priority debts, it’s
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The National Housing Federation has published its new report Let’s fix the housing crisis: delivering a long-term plan for housing. It is a call for an ambitious, long-term plan to fix the housing crisis. England is in a housing emergency. Across every community in the country, millions of people are being let down by a
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Welcoming Two New Board Members Gloucester City Homes is excited to appoint two new Board Members. Milla Mazilu and Alan Inman-Ward join the Board to bring expertise in customer experience, data analytics and project management. Milla and Alan were appointed on 1 January 2024 following a competitive and extensive recruitment process. Board Member, Milla Mazilu
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Congratulations to Kyra aged 7 who has won our Christmas card design competition for tenants! Kyra is pictured with her winning design and her £25 gift card prize. See below for our Highly Commended designs. Well done Summer, Poppy, Alivia and Rowan for your festive entries.
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