17-23 June between 2-4 pmat 106 Westgate Street, Gloucester GL1 2PE A little show of little houses by the creative community of Gloucestershire for Refugee Week 17-23 June. Amy Freeman Artstuff who has worked with our community art groups in Westgate and Kingsholm is putting the exhibition together. She says “To celebrate refugee week and add to […]
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Did you know our Tenancy Sustainment Team helped our customers access over £2 million pounds in unclaimed benefits and over £100,000 in grant funding last year? Could you be one of the many people in the UK missing out on benefits you don’t know you are entitled to?GCH works with Policy in Practice to provide you
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We are duty bound to conduct regular electrical maintenance checks to make sure your property is safe. Fires started by faulty electrical distribution led to 496 fatalities or injuries in 2016/17 10% of all fires are caused by problems with electrical distribution (wiring, cabling or plugs) 3,455 people visited A&E during 2016-17 as a result
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In March this year, a violent domestic abuser lost his GCH home, when his partner (V) successfully applied to court for a Transfer of Tenancy Order. V had been suffering from domestic abuse for years without telling anyone, but things changed after a particularly violent attack, when her concerned neighbours called the police and contacted
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March 2024 marks the completion of our five-year development strategy and the launch of our New Homes Delivery Strategy As 45 households moved into their brand-new GCH home in March 2024, we can mark the completion of our five-year development strategy. Between 2019-2024, GCH has delivered 446 new homes in and around Gloucester. 25 one-
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Following the Storeys: Clapham Court exhibition, artist Amy Freeman Artstuff is holding free art sessions at Clapham Court starting Friday 26 January 10.30am-12.30pm. No experience necessary and materials, tea & biscuits will be provided. Meet in the Communal Lounge. Amy created the incredible chrocheted room in the Storeys exhibition as well as leading the community
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We’ve put together a guide to Keeping Warm This Winter – from boiler breakdowns and frozen pipes to help with budgeting and bills. There’s also a series of ‘how to’ videos showing you step-by-step how to tackle some simple household tasks. Preventing frozen pipes Home protection tips Tackling damp & mould Energy & bills How
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A Pensioner Cost of Living Payment of £300 per household will be paid as a top up to those eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment during November and December. If you were born before 25 September 1957 and receive the Winter Fuel Payment, you will automatically receive the Pensioner Cost of Living Payment at the same
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Gloucestershire County Council has received £7.4 million from the government’s Household Support Fund to help vulnerable households with the cost of living. If you live in Gloucester, you may be eligible for support through the central fund or from Gloucester City Council’s targeted schemes. This could include help with food, energy and water bills, and other
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We’re about to lift the lid, pull back the covers and shine a light into dark corners. Coming to your area with a team of specialists to get on the case of damp and mould. As the nights draw in, we want to help our customers get ready for winter when we can expect to
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