16/02/2021
Competition now closed We’re encouraging people in the Alt neighbourhood to take part in our competition to name a street at our new development off Cherry Avenue and make their own piece of history. We are transforming a plot of land off Cherry Avenue which was formerly vacant. In its place we a...
15/02/2021
Our Neighbourhood Officer Lisa joined GMP’s Central Oldham team on Monday for a mini-operation in Coldhurst to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB). The operation, organised by GMP, saw Lisa join officers on patrols around the area following a recent rise in ASB-related crime and incidents by youth...
09/02/2021
If you live in Oldham, Oldham Council want to hear your views on their plans to redevelop the Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre. The council has recently purchased the shopping centre and has announced plans to relocate Tommyfield Market into the centre. The site of the current Tommyfield Mar...
08/02/2021
This week we’re celebrating National Apprenticeship Week 2021 highlighting the work of our wonderful apprentices here at FCHO. We were lucky enough to have Amy, Cody, Peter and Billie-Jo – aka the fab four – join us in autumn last year in roles across our Contact Centre, Property Care and Neighbo...
01/02/2021
No hate crime is acceptable and this week we’re joining our partners across Greater Manchester to mark Hate Crime Awareness week. Hate crime can have a devastating effect on someone’s life and we’re spreading the word that if you’ve been a victim or witness of hate crime, report it and get supp...
27/01/2021
We have kicked off 2021 by signing contracts with development partners to build 54 new homes in Alt and Royton. The move means we are another step closer to meeting our target of building 94 new homes for affordable rent in Oldham and surrounding areas in 2020/2021. In Royton, Robwood Constructio...
21/01/2021
Customers from a range of Black Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups, including those from South Asian, Caribbean and African, Southeast Asian and Jewish backgrounds, can now benefit from extra mental health support during the Covid-19 pandemic. Six services are now offering culturally sensiti...
18/01/2021
FCHO customer Danzel ‘Danny’ Coley is the star of a winning photograph taken by talented local photographer Darren Robinson, which has just scooped first place in a GM-wide competition. The competition, entitled ‘Old Frame New Picture’ was organised by Greater Manchester Older People’s Network, G...
11/01/2021
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Donna Cezair as our new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Following a rigorous recruitment process, which included staff and customer panels, the Board of First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) has now formally appointed Ms Cezair, who will start in mid-Januar...
08/01/2021
Our consultation is now closed. Thank you to everyone who took part in the consultation. We are currently reviewing the responses and will share an update soon. We’ve launched a public consultation on plans to redevelop land off Vale Drive, Oldham where the towerblocks, Crossbank House and Summer...