21/07/2026
Earlier this month we welcomed three young people from Heywood and Middleton North MP Elsie Blundell's Fly High Summer School.
Emaan Hassan, Caryn-Ann Sarpong-Kumankomah and Charlie Wilcock – all 16-years-old and from the MP’s constituency - spent two days with us as part of their summer school p...
21/07/2026
We are pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted in three categories at the Oldham Business Awards, taking place later this year.
We are in the running to win Business of the Year in the £5m+ category, Supporting Young People and the Workforce Health & Wellbeing Award.
The prestigious...
20/07/2026
First Choice Homes (FCHO) is committed to being digitally inclusive and we are continuing to do so through the launch of our Recite Me Assistive Toolbar. This addition to our website ensures that all visitors are able to browse, engage and access our online content without any barriers.
We believ...
17/07/2026
We are seeking information after four trees were vandalised on the Barker Street estate.
The Cherry and Rowan trees aged from five to 20 years old have had their bark stripped. Experts said two will die because of the extent of the damage. The cost of replacement is £500 per tree and we hav...
16/07/2026
This week, we have launched our annual Budding Neighbourhoods competition for customers, leaseholders, volunteers and community groups who improve the environment where they live.
Community in Bloom is the theme for this year's popular online contest after customers have previously told us they w...
07/07/2026
Last week, we proudly supported ASB Awareness Week 2026, joining organisations across the UK in a national campaign to tackle antisocial behaviour (ASB) and help create safer, stronger communities.
The week, which ran from 29 June to 5 July 2026, shone a spotligh...
06/07/2026
We’re encouraging customers to take extra care again this week, as temperatures are rising. Hot weather can affect anyone, but older people, babies, young children and people with long-term health conditions may be more likely to become unwell.
During the hot weather, our colleagues will...
03/07/2026
Last week, we joined forces with Oldham Council, Greater Manchester Police and Ucan Northwest to hold a positive behaviour workshop at St Hugh’s Primary School in Holts.
Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in the event for ASB Awareness Week. The workshop's aim was to prevent problems and give children...
30/06/2026
Our £3.7 million scheme to improve the energy efficiency and comfort of 302 of our properties in Holts is now underway.
New roofing, triple-glazed windows, new doors, loft insulation top-ups, and ventilation upgrades are all taking place in 202 houses and 100 flats in the area.
The work is p...