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The Government has launched an awareness raising campaign to support Social Housing Tenants in making complaints and bringing their landlord to account. The campaign’s theme is ‘Make Things Right’. It’s the latest commitment to come out of the Social Housing White paper, which was launched in November 2020 and set out a Charter of what […]

Qwell is an online wellbeing platform, available for Gloucestershire residents to access for free. It is an online digital platform (not an app), independent of GCH, and there is no need for referral or to meet a threshold or criteria to get access. It is there for you, as and when you need it, 24

Roots Coffee & Community on Alvin street in Kingsholm are opening their doors to the local community to offer FREE food each Wednesday between 13:30 and 15:00. There is a stock of tins and dried pasta etc which is free to a good home. Just mention ‘Gloucester City Homes’ when you visit to grab some

Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is pleased to become an official NICEIC Approved Electrical contractor.  This status recognises GCH as an accredited electrical company, allowing more work to be carried out internally, reduce reliance on sub-contractors and reduce costs, which is good news for residents.  Andy Cunningham, GCH’s Electrical Manager said “Work to bring electrical services in-house has been ongoing since

At GCH we actively encourage tenants who wish to move homes, to seek swaps with other social housing or local authority tenants as a good way to find suitable affordable housing. We recognise that there are a wide range of reasons for wanting to move homes including wanting to move areas or move to bigger/smaller

Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is pleased to have launched 9 new units offering temporary accommodation, for those who find themselves homeless, in Southgate Street. The new accommodation has been renovated within a former office block and offers interchangeable layouts to provide flexible accommodation to meet the needs of larger families. Anita Pope, Director of Housing

Throughout February and March, Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is launching 31 new homes at Clearbrook Court in Kingsholm, replacing the old sheltered housing scheme, Sherborne House which was opened in October 1971 by Princess Margaret.  The original plaque has been restored to mark the launch of the new building 50 years later.  Ashley Green, Chief Executive at GCH said “The previous Sherborne House

This week all tenants will receive a letter detailing the rent increase of 1.5% that comes into effect from 5th April 2021. Frequently Asked Questions How much are you increasing my rent and how have you calculated this?All rents will increase by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) +1%. The rent increase of 1.5% willapply from

Advice from Gloucester City Council to ensure that communal bins are emptied; Bins must have a closed lid Bins must not have extra waste left at the sides Please do not leave bulky items such as mattresses and furniture. You can arrange collections through Gloucester City Council but this is a chargeable service. Alternatively items

Gloucester City Homes (GCH) is pleased to launch an exciting employment opportunity for 6 young people through the Government’s £2 billion Kickstart Scheme.   The 6 placements will give unemployed young people valuable work experience as an Office Administrator, Property Services Assistant and Supported Housing Assistant.  The 25-hour per week, 6-month jobs are open to young people between the ages of 16 and 24 who are claiming Universal Credit.