28/04/2022
We're continuing to help tackle the shortage of affordable housing locally by investing more than £20m over the past 12 months to build 84 new homes, with 146 homes currently on site. Plans are also underway to commence with a further 259 in 2022/23. The properties will help us to achieve our amb...
16/04/2022
We are pleased to announce that our new domestic gas servicing and repairs contractor is Liberty Group. They will take over the contract from Sure Maintenance on Saturday 16 April 2022. Liberty Group is experienced in providing heating and hot water maintenance services which will continue to kee...
14/04/2022
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) this month and make a difference to how our services are delivered to you, your home and community. We are hosting tw...
14/04/2022
Great news! Our first modular development has been shortlisted for a leading regional housing award. The scheme of twelve, energy efficient, two-bedroom apartments is transforming a brownfield site on Stephenson Street in Oldham’s Waterhead neighbourhood. It is now in the running to pick up the a...
13/04/2022
In partnership with Oldham Council, this week we welcomed the team from Homes England to Oldham to share our joint vision for delivering more affordable housing in the Oldham borough. In line with our Development Strategy, we are delivering 1,100 new homes 2020-2026, with 700 homes still to be de...
06/04/2022
Customers in Higginshaw Village will benefit from new windows and doors, and work on gutters and downpipes, now our investment programme in the neighbourhood is underway. Between now and July we’re spending £960,000 on improvements to 276 homes in Higginshaw Village. The work means: New windows,...
05/04/2022
We're bolstering our work to create more much needed social housing in Oldham and surrounding areas, by signing a contract to build new, eco-friendly homes in the Derker area of the borough.Our 100% affordable development on Flint Street comprises six four-bedroom family homes, each equipped with...
29/03/2022
Our annual grass cutting programme kicks off this week to keep your neighbourhoods looking good through the spring and summer months. Our Neighbourhood Care team is carrying out the first cut of grass in your area, and between now and October they’ll be cutting grass every two weeks. It will take...
28/03/2022
We have received reports that some of our customers are being targeted by cold callers falsely claiming to be from First Choice Homes Oldham and asking to discuss issues with repairs at their home. These people are visiting customers’ homes and/or putting leaflets through doors saying they can h...
24/03/2022
Following the Government’s launch of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, we know some of our customers may have a spare room and will want to help.We are committed to supporting the crisis in the Ukraine wherever we can so, if you want to do this, it’s important that you let us know first.Our standard...
