10/04/2024
Great news! Today we've taken handover of 22 affordable homes at our Mill Vale scheme, off Don St in Middleton, Rochdale. We visited the 311 home development with constructionpartner Kellen Homes, and Sigma Capital Group to officially mark the milestone handover of the first houses. Once complete...
04/04/2024
Between April and July 2024, Michael Dyson Associates will be visiting 3,000+ FCHO homes across Oldham to carry out stock condition surveys on our behalf. What is a stock condition survey? A stock condition survey is a visual inspection of the inside and outside of your home. It takes no more tha...
04/04/2024
It is Global Asbestos Awareness Week and reminding customers on what to do if they have any questions about asbestos or are planning to carry out DIY at their home. What is asbestos? Asbestos is a very strong natural fibre that can be found in rocks. It is not dangerous if it is in good condition...
21/03/2024
Around 200 FCHO homes across Oldham have been given major green makeovers to slash bills and make them more energy efficient as part of our trailblazing multi-million-pound retrofit programme to transform 3,800 properties. The first wave of our forward-thinking scheme has benefitted homes in Royt...
19/03/2024
This month we’re giving you the chance to win £100 for keeping your rent account clear or paying off some of your arrears. You will automatically be entered into our prize draws if: Your rent account is up to date by Sunday 31 March 2024. You will have ten chances of winning £100 paid straight i...
18/03/2024
Like many community centres, Alt Community Centre struggled during the pandemic and the months that followed. Four years on, the centre and its marvellous volunteers – aka ‘Friends of Alt’ – have a newfound spring in their step thanks to a combination of community spirit and support from FCHO. Al...
28/02/2024
Our 88-home West Vale scheme is progressing at pace and last month the twenty-six new affordable, green, family houses there took a big step forward. We are working with contractor Caddick Construction to deliver our flagship development at the gateway to Oldham. In February the project reached i...
05/02/2024
This week we're celebrating #SkillsForLife as part of National Apprenticeship Week 2024, showcasing some of our fantastic apprentices here at FCHO. Take a look... Our 40-year-old apprentice proves age is just a number Craig joined us in 2023 as a Neighbourhood Care (Grounds) Apprentice. At 40 yea...
30/01/2024
Did you know you can get free, personalised home fire safety advice from our friends at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS) and it only takes about ten minutes? You can access a new Online Home Fire Safety Check tool, where you can complete a home fire safety check to help identify...
23/01/2024
As we kick off 2024 and continue our work to make our homes, neighbourhoods and business more sustainable, we’re delighted to welcome onboard more Customer Sustainability Champions to be part of our progress. Since their launch in 2022, our Champions have helped us make important strides towards...