31/03/2021
Great news, we’re planting 40 new trees in neighbourhoods across Oldham.The tree planting is part of our work to help make your neighbourhoods great places to live now and in the future as well as helping the environment. We're investing £10,000 to plant the trees in FCHO-owned green space near m...
30/03/2021
A local man has made his own piece of history by naming a street at our new housing development in the Alt neighbourhood of Oldham.
Alan Tupman’s suggestion of ‘Pear Tree View’ was chosen as the winner of our street naming competition, out of 145 entries from people across the borough.
Our develo...
29/03/2021
Do you love where you live? Or do you think it could be better? Become a Neighbourhood Champion this April and make a difference to how our services are delivered in your area.
What’s involved?
By becoming a Neighbourhood Champion you will:
Carry out an inspection and report back on the conditio...
26/03/2021
Great news! We’ve now got our very own Instagram account, which means you've got more ways to stay up to date with all our news, our teams and what’s going on in your area. Insta is all about the visuals - think great images and videos - and we'll be bringing you news and stories from Oldham's bi...
25/03/2021
In partnership with Oldham Council, we have been awarded government funding to create ten homes for rough sleepers who have been helped off the street during the coronavirus pandemic.
The funding will help refurbish and convert ten FCHO-owned, non-residential unoccupied properties across the boro...
24/03/2021
With a newly appointed Chief Executive, we are embarking upon an exciting period of change and growth. As our new CFO, you will be instrumental in bringing our vision and growth strategy to life, and alongside leading the finance, income collection, business intelligence and IT teams, the develop...
23/03/2021
Our CEO Donna Cezair looks back over the past year and thechallenges that it presented, in an exclusive blog with HQN.
FCHO and the pandemic - one year on
When I think of the words ‘coronavirus pandemic’, a range of emotions stir as I reflect over the past year.
The mental health of our colleague...
22/03/2021
Today we have launched our first round of Respect Our Community Awards (ROCA) funding for 2021, as the government’s roadmap out of lockdown gets underway.
The ROCA scheme opens today (Monday 22 March 2021) and will run until 5pm on Monday 12 April 2021, allowing community and voluntary groups to...
20/03/2021
We’re getting behind Debt Awareness Week 22-28 March and reminding you that if you need advice about managing money, tackling debt, or are worried about your ability to pay your rent we are here for you.
If you’re struggling financially our specialist teams can help you get on top of what you owe...
19/03/2021
Great news! This week our Neighbourhood Care team begins its annual grass cutting programme in your neighbourhoods to keep them looking good through the spring and summer months.
From 22 March our team will be busy carrying out the first cut of grass in your area. Social distancing guidelines to...