19/06/2025
We have been granted an injunction to stop a woman from sleeping rough in some of our Chadderton communal blocks following reports of anti-social and criminal activity. We were granted the court order with the power of arrest against Alisha Khan on the 27th May. The injunction covers FCHO blocks...
14/06/2025
Our chief executive Mark Gifford today spoke of his pride and surprise after receiving an OBE for his contribution to public service. Mr Gifford took over the helm here at FCHO in December following four years in charge of the National Citizen Service Trust. He has also been a local school govern...
09/06/2025
Lifelong Learning is hosting a series of exclusive arts and crafts sessions for our customers. With limited spaces available, these sessions are a fantastic opportunity to explore your creativity, develop new skills, and connect with others in a fun and welcoming environment. The sessions, set to...
04/06/2025
It’s Volunteers Week and we’re putting the spotlight on our brilliant volunteers to celebrate their work and thank them for making a difference in our communities. We’re also spreading the word about how customers can get involved and volunteer if they want to! Dale Taylor learning and developmen...
30/05/2025
We have contacted the police following three incidents of ‘mindless vandalism’ to trees in the St Mary’s neighbourhood. An Acer tree had its bark stripped off and will die following an attack earlier this month in Radcliffe Street.
20/05/2025
This weekend, green-fingered customers, colleagues, and residents came together at Waterhead Park’s Veg in the Park—a vibrant community growing hub in Oldham—for the second Sky Gardening Workshop. Sky Gardening is a free competition taking place across Greater Manchester this summer, giving our c...
19/05/2025
We are pleased to share that we have increased our no mow zones by 25% this summer as part of our commitment to supporting the borough’s environment. No Mow May is a national movement to make enormous gains for nature, communities and the climate by giving grass cutting a break. The area - equiva...
19/05/2025
Work to make our customers’ homes and communities and our business greener has taken another step forward – we have retained silver status in our annual SHIFT assessment. The annual independent SHIFT assessment is an audit of how we are performing against a series of sustainability targets includ...
13/05/2025
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is ‘community’, celebrating the power and importance of connection and belonging. We know how important this is and today we’re hearing from our Live Well and Stronger Communities teams which have worked with local partners to spread the f...
12/05/2025
Work to transform a disused piece of our land at Failsworth into a community garden will reach a first anniversary milestone soon with crops now in the ground. Artichoke, beetroot, garlic and potatoes will be the first vegetables harvested thanks to the efforts of the Day Drive Project Group. It...