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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A big welcome to Grace who joins us in the Governance and Assurance Team and Tye who joins PropertyCare, our repairs service. https://youtube.com/shorts/nvII1dkFqYQ?feature=share
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of four talented individuals who will strengthen our Board and Committees from 2 January 2026. The appointments reflect our commitment to strong governance, customer focus, and developing future leaders. Lewis Johnson, who joined GCH last year in a developmental capacity on the Audit, Risk & Assurance Committee, has now
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🎉 We’re delighted to share that our newest scheme Hewmar House is a finalist in the Inside Housing Development Awards 2025 – in the category Best Supported Housing Development – Urban 🏠🎉 Once a derelict office building near central Gloucester, Hewmar House has been transformed into a safe, supportive home for eight vulnerable young people
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June marks Pride month and we are sharing our support to the LGBTQ+ community, you might notice our colleagues supporting by wearing new pride badges. GCH is proud to hold inclusion at its core and celebrate the diverse nature of our customers and colleagues, striving to develop an inclusive organisation, where customers and colleagues feel
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In support of Learning at Work Week and the Chartered Institute of Housing’s CHOOSE HOUSING campaign, we are celebrating our commitment to creating a range of opportunities for young people. Recognising the value of creating ongoing and innovative pathways into housing, GCH took on three young people in 2023 under the GEM Programme, a UK
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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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