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This page gives details of all our press releases.and items of news. It also has links to other members in the group and lets you know what is going on in the various parts of our operations.

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Saving energy, saving money.
New single utility contract saves tenants thousands of pounds...
 
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Swap your cuppa!
Fairtrade tea and coffee morning at Stonehouse.
 
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Dawn French visits Plymouth Foyer
Dawn French celebrates Foyer's 10 year anniversary
 
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Love Local Food
Copplestone Drive becomes the latest stop for Love Local Food's mobile groceries!
 
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Combating domestic violence
New Code of Good Practice raises hopes of combating domestic violence and abuse in Devon.
 
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Volunteering in Kenya
Helping a resident fulfill her dream to volunteer overseas with the help of the Devon and Cornwall Housing small grants and awards programme.
 
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DCHA annual report
Our annual report for 2008/09
 
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The Albert Place garden
Gardens, it seems, are more than just places to grow flowers and vegetables, they’re also places to develop confidence, creativity and a variety of skills.
 
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Hendra Lodge coffee morning and open day
The Hendra Project in Liskeard decided to hold another Macmillan coffee morning after the success of last year's event. Would they be able to raise even more money this year?
 
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New services for Plymouth Care & Repair
The difference a lot of care and a few repairs can make. Plus, new services launched...
 
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National tenant voice
Tenants wanted throughout England, to volunteer to be involved in the National Tenant Voice.
 
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Grow your own future
From wanting to be a mechanic, Alex is now determined to be a conservationist or gardener...
 
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New housing at Stowford Rise
More than 200 new homes could be built in Sidmouth with two planning applications set to be submitted to local authority chiefs within the next fortnight.
 
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New Foyer opens in Truro
Jane Stowey, CBE, Chief Executive of the Foyer Federation opened our latest Foyer in Truro.
 
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Customer services excellence
“Staff share a sense of pride in what they do.”
 
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Safe and sound
Refuges are one of several options available to women to help them start a life free from fear and violence.
 
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Scheme walkabouts
At DCHA, we want you to be involved in making your neighbourhood a great place to live in. Our scheme walkabouts give you the chance to have your say and help improve the appearance of your scheme.
 
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National Conversation - phase two
Residents are invited to fine tune the Tenant Services Authority's draft standards.
 
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New customer services number
On the 13 May, general needs DCHA housing in Devon and Plymouth launched a new customer phone number: 0300 123 80 80.
 
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Solar panels at Ker Street
Reducing energy consumption and residents' bills...
 
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Supported housing month
Helping 103,000 people to a brighter future every day… it’s time to celebrate supported housing in the south west!
 
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Andrew George MP
Local MP supports award-winning Devon & Cornwall Housing Association’s Care & Repair scheme
 
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The strong man
Rewarding the difference, through a grant from DCH
 
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New vice-chair for Plymouth Race Equality Council
Race Equality Council providing services to BME and other ethnic groups in Plymouth.
 
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Making consultation fun
A roller-coaster of a day from start to finish, with residents helping keep us on track
 
Plymouth Foyer kick starts its health programme
Plymouth Foyer kick starts its health programme
The focus for Plymouth Foyer is on physical activity
 
New anti-social behaviour service trial
New anti-social behaviour service trial
DCHA and Tor Homes have teamed up to launch a new anti-social behaviour (ASB) reporting service for our residents in Devon and Cornwall
 
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Speech-enabling our websites with Browsealoud
We are committed to ensuring equality and diversity in all our relationships and have added two accessibility features to our website
 
Vegetables bring music to French tenants conference
Vegetables bring music to French tenants conference
Community Development worker, Lesley Browne writes on the tenants conference she attended recently in Rennes
 
Open Door winter 2008
Autumn edition of Open Door
A special feature on Foyers going sailing as well as news and competitions
 
Calling all young tenants
Calling all young tenants
Crystal Sherman, a DCHA resident aged 19, is an active member of various resident groups and encourages more people like her to get involved
 
Gun Wharf features on BBC online
Gun Wharf features on BBC news online
The BBC has provided a true insight into the changes which have taken place on this estate. "They have captured the real sense of community feel which is so important to the success of this development,” says Chief Executive, Teresa Butchers
 
ASW kitchen tender process and e-auction
Advantage South West (ASW) kitchen tender process and e-auction
Helping to save money for our tenants
 
St Austell Urban Village scheme features in Inside Housing supplement
St Austell Urban Village scheme features in Inside Housing supplement
Described as an ambitious low carbon scheme which was nearly a TV star
 
DCHA annual report 2008
Annual report 2008
Now available to download
 
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Gun Wharf gets national acclaim
National housing design expert, Dominic Church has chosen a DCHA development as his favourite affordable housing scheme
 
Holsworthy community fun day
Holsworthy community fun day
Bejing olympic medallist opens community partner event promoting healthy lifestyles
 
Open Door summer 2008 cover
Summer edition of Open Door
News, fun and competitions plus two special inserts
 
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Major improvements to DCHA homes
Making a major investment in improving homes and neighbourhoods
 
French visitors ‘go green’ with Plymouth Foyer residents
French visitors ‘go green’ with Plymouth Foyer residents
French exchange visit has conservation as its theme
 
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Homes selling fast at Wembury Drive, Torquay
A selection of apartments and houses for sale
 
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Welcoming Sir Bob Kerslake to Devonport
We recently welcomed the new Chief Executive Designate of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), Sir Bob Kerslake to Plymouth
 
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The Meadows, South Molton
Affordable shared ownership homes for sale in South Molton
 
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Update spring 2008
Keeping partners in touch with our work across the area
 
Looking ahead
Looking ahead 2008-2012
How we plan to achieve our vision of better homes, better places, better lives
 
Going green at the Eden Project
Going green at the Eden Project
Over 120 residents and resident involvement housing staff from across Devon attend a 'Green is Great' event at the Eden Project
 
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Spring edition of Open Door
News, fun and competitions. Produced by residents, it really does get better every time
 
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Gender equality scheme
Ensuring fairness and accessibility in every aspect of our work and the services we provide
 
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Working in partnership
Expansion of Handyperson service in Teignbridge
 
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Care & repair gets results
Devon home improvement agency leads the way
 
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Safety guidance on immersion heaters
Important safety information for residents
 
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Getting it together
Making a fresh start with support from other people
 
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New chair for DCHA
Two other new members are also welcomed onto the board
 
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Working together
Terry writes about how DCHA helped him and his neighbours
 
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Disability equality scheme
Improving our services for disabled people
 
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Snakes alive!
Real-life snakes and ladders sort out the seagulls
 
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Double celebration in Barnstaple
Ideas and suggestions for improving flats at Belle Meadow Court
 
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Christmas edition of Open Door
News, fun, competitions and a sprinkling of festive cheer
 
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Homebuy apartments in Truro
Meeting the needs of local people who want to buy affordable homes
 
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Annual report 2007
Improving customer services and increasing our efficiency
 
Bude fun day
Helping communities
Small grants for local activities
 
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Getting heard
Opening a play area with balloons, face painting and candyfloss
 
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Building for Life award winner
Imagination, vision and hard work in St Austell
 
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A great time for all
Music, dancing and a street party in Devonport
 
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Resident consultation on play
Working with local people to create new play opportunities
 
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More recognition for Gun Wharf
Award-winning regeneration in Plymouth
 
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