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...
17/12/2020
Susan Howarth from Shaw, Lesley Berry from Greenfield and Frederick Shires from central Oldham, are all winners of our 2020 festive competition which saw three beautiful hampers up for grabs, each worth over £150. The hampers all contained an array of delicious edible treats from local companies...
16/12/2020
Great news! Your next ‘rent free’ weeks are coming up. If you do have any rent arrears, making a payment during these weeks will help you reduce your rent balance or clear it off for good. Your next rent free weeks are later this month and in January ’21: Week commencing 28 December 2020 Week co...
14/12/2020
Today, we’re celebrating with our lovely customer May, who turns 100 years old! May has been our customer for 24 years and is celebrating this fantastic milestone at her home in Failsworth. Originally from Clayton in Manchester, May moved to Failsworth after she got married aged 18 and has lived...