We are delighted to announce the winners of the 2026 Garden Competition: Robin Ballard – Best Private Garden Royston Thomas – Best Communal Garden (joint winner) Carol & Tony Payne – Best Communal Garden (joint winner) Deborah Davis – Public Vote Highly Commended were: Aaron Galbraith Ky Elder (Best Young Gardener) Marissa Organ (Best Bug […]
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We are bringing a bold new look to the streets of Gloucester with the arrival of the first vehicles in our redesigned fleet. The new livery has been introduced as we bring our cleaning service in-house and creates one consistent look across our operational fleet. Instead of developing a separate identity for the cleaning team,
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Hot weather can make homes feel uncomfortable, especially during the afternoon and evening. Here are some practical ways to help keep your home as cool as possible. Drawing on expert advice featured by BBC News, here are some simple ways to keep your home cooler during hot weather: 1. Let cooler air in and encourage
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Tuesday 30 June marks Victims’ Day in ASB Awareness Week, a time to shine a spotlight on the experiences of those affected by anti-social behaviour and to encourage communities to speak up when something doesn’t feel right. One of the most harmful and often hidden forms of anti-social behaviour is cuckooing — where criminals target
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ASB Awareness Week (29 June to 5 July 2026) is a national campaign that shines a spotlight on the impact anti-social behaviour can have on individuals and communities. Throughout the week we’ll be sharing information, customer stories and examples of how we work with customers and partners to tackle ASB, support victims and build stronger
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The latest edition of GCH Connect is now available to read online. This issue highlights the many ways customers are helping shape what we do, from scrutinising services and joining customer groups to sharing feedback and getting involved in community projects. Inside the June issue you’ll find: An update on the Customer Scrutiny Group’s review
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Children at Kingsholm Primary School are benefitting from improved outdoor learning opportunities thanks to support from our Community Impact Grants programme. We have funded a new polytunnel for the school allotment, which is run by Project Grow CIC, a Gloucester-based community organisation using growing and food projects to support health, wellbeing and community life. The
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We are thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted in five categories at the ASCP26 Safety & Compliance Awards. Best Response to Awaab’s Law Award Customer Service Excellence Award Heating Contractor of the Year Gaining Access Initiative of the Year Safety and Compliance Team of the Year The awards celebrate the very best in
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Love your garden? The 2026 Garden Competition is now open! Click on the link below for more details and the chance to win gardening vouchers. Closing date Friday 3 July 2026. Click here for more details and to enter the garden competition
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Our Chief Executive Guy Stenson has been appointed to the National Housing Federation’s {NHF) Supported Housing and Homelessness group. The strategic group helps shape national housing policy and supports the NHF’s work to improve the operating environment for supported housing and homelessness services across the country. Its work includes influencing government policy and funding discussions,
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