17/08/2020
We’ve introduced a new sub-contract framework within our organisation. This means when we have specialist or extra work, we can call on a team of external people to help support us so customers don’t have to wait. The framework consists of 13 different sub-contractors providing different services...
14/08/2020
It certainly was a busy one in July for our Homes and Investment teams, but take a look at everything they managed to achieve...
10/08/2020
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10/08/2020
Last Wednesday our staff and local partners were out in Holts Village delivering leaflets about the dangers of illegal money lending to customers and other residents, following early morning raids to catch suspected loan sharks. Neighbourhood Manager, Chris Noble; Neighbourhood Officer, Tahra Ami...
09/08/2020
Great news! We are getting ready to embark on the demolition and clearance of the Crossbank and Summervale tower blocks in Oldham, and we’re inviting expressions of interest from demolition contractors to work with us. This demolition will be the important first step in our ambitious West Vale re...
05/08/2020
Our Neighbourhood Care team is responsible for cutting the grass near you, cleaning your block, checking that trees aren’t going to cause any danger, and generally making sure that your neighbourhoods are neat and tidy. Over the next few weeks we’re going to go behind the scenes and get to know m...
04/08/2020
Parishioners at Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Hollinwood have been busy bees making good use of the grants awarded to them by us and Oldham Council. Earlier this year, the Laudato Si Community Group – which is made up of church-goers from Holy Family, St Mary’s RC Church in Failsworth and ot...
02/08/2020
We’ve moved our training sessions online for now. These short sessions will be relaxed and informative. All are welcome. Customer Service 1.30 - 2.30pm Thursday 6 August Customer Service skills are important for most roles, whether you are dealing with the public or colleague from other teams....
01/08/2020
Do you want to shape services to make them better for you, your family and other First Choice Homes Oldham customers? If the answer’s yes, then join our Customer Voice Panel (CVP) and make a difference to how our services are delivered to you, your home and community. What is the CVP? Our CVP is...
27/07/2020
We understand that some customers’ circumstances may have changed due to the impact of the coronavirus, and some of you may have concerns about your ability to pay your rent. We are a profit-for-purpose organisation and your rent is essential for us to be able to deliver our services to you, so i...