DCHA news and events

You could win £100 just by taking the time to fill out our new survey!

The 'local offer' is our proposed new service standard and we want to make sure it provides you with the service you want to the standard you expect. To acheive this we have teamed up with the Tenant Participation Advisory Service (TPAS) who are carrying out this survey for us. Once agreed this standard will be delivered across the Devon & Cornwall Housing Group.

St Therese’s sheltered housing scheme hosted Marlborough primary school in an open day that was as much about the past as it was the future.

Wish you could buy your own home?

Do we have our customer services opening hours right for you? Fill out our online form and tell us your views!

Barne Barton in Plymouth is to benefit from a new high quality affordable housing development, thanks to a grant of almost £5m from the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).

Work has started on the largest development in 30 years of affordable housing in St. Ives, Cornwall.

We take pride in the services that we provide to our customers and, without the valuable feedback we receive from you, continual improvements in our service delivery would not be possible.

An exciting new edition of Update with news from across the group: achievements, future plans and an interview with Group Chief Executive, Paul Crawford...

From 1st April 2010 a free text service for reporting ASB:

The Tenant Services Authority (TSA) has just published a joint report with the Audit Commission called 'Tenant Involvement', and DCHA has been featured twice for good practice!

Imagine a summer’s day on which millions of us, throughout the UK, sit down to have lunch together – in the middle of our streets, around tower blocks and on every patch of common ground. It’s called The Big Lunch and it is taking place on Sunday 18th July.

This edition we bring you news of Dawn French returning to Plymouth Foyer, and all the latest news, views and competitions!

The Marketing and Sales team will be attending the Affordable Housing open day event at the Plymouth Guildhall on Friday 9 April 2010...

Work has started on the area office for Devon and Cornwall Housing Association at the Ker Street development in Devonport.

New single utility contract saves tenants thousands of pounds...

Fairtrade tea and coffee morning at Stonehouse.

Fitting solar panels to Whitleigh Court to reduce carbon useage and tenant bills...

Dawn French celebrates Foyer's 10 year anniversary

Copplestone Drive becomes the latest stop for Love Local Food's mobile groceries!

New Code of Good Practice raises hopes of combating domestic violence and abuse in Devon.

Helping a resident fulfill her dream to volunteer overseas with the help of the Devon and Cornwall Housing small grants and awards programme.

Our annual report for 2008/09

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.

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?

The difference a lot of care and a few repairs can make. Plus, new services launched...

Tenants wanted throughout England, to volunteer to be involved in the National Tenant Voice.

From wanting to be a mechanic, Alex is now determined to be a conservationist or gardener...

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.

Jane Stowey, CBE, Chief Executive of the Foyer Federation opened our latest Foyer in Truro.

“Staff share a sense of pride in what they do.”

Refuges are one of several options available to women to help them start a life free from fear and violence.

At DCHA, we want you to be involved in making your neighbourhood a great place to live in. Our neighbourhood walkabouts give you the chance to have your say and help improve the appearance of your scheme.

Residents are invited to fine tune the Tenant Services Authority's draft standards.

On the 13 May, general needs DCHA housing in Devon and Plymouth launched a new customer phone number: 0300 123 80 80.

Reducing energy consumption and residents' bills...

Helping 103,000 people to a brighter future every day… it’s time to celebrate supported housing in the south west!

Local MP supports award-winning Devon & Cornwall Housing Association’s Care & Repair scheme

Rewarding the difference, through a grant from DCH

Race Equality Council providing services to BME and other ethnic groups in Plymouth.

A roller-coaster of a day from start to finish, with residents helping keep us on track

The focus for Plymouth Foyer is on physical activity

DCHA and Tor Homes have teamed up to launch a new anti-social behaviour (ASB) reporting service for our residents in Devon and Cornwall

We are committed to ensuring equality and diversity in all our relationships and have added two accessibility features to our website

Community Development worker, Lesley Browne writes on the tenants conference she attended recently in Rennes

A special feature on Foyers going sailing as well as news and competitions

Crystal Sherman, a DCHA resident aged 19, is an active member of various resident groups and encourages more people like her to get involved

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

Helping to save money for our tenants

Described as an ambitious low carbon scheme which was nearly a TV star

Now available to download

National housing design expert, Dominic Church has chosen a DCHA development as his favourite affordable housing scheme

Bejing olympic medallist opens community partner event promoting healthy lifestyles

News, fun and competitions plus two special inserts

Making a major investment in improving homes and neighbourhoods

French exchange visit has conservation as its theme

A selection of apartments and houses for sale

We recently welcomed the new Chief Executive Designate of the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), Sir Bob Kerslake to Plymouth

Affordable shared ownership homes for sale in South Molton

Keeping partners in touch with our work across the area

How we plan to achieve our vision of better homes, better places, better lives

Over 120 residents and resident involvement housing staff from across Devon attend a 'Green is Great' event at the Eden Project

News, fun and competitions. Produced by residents, it really does get better every time

Ensuring fairness and accessibility in every aspect of our work and the services we provide

Expansion of Handyperson service in Teignbridge

Devon home improvement agency leads the way

Important safety information for residents

Making a fresh start with support from other people

Two other new members are also welcomed onto the board

Terry writes about how DCHA helped him and his neighbours

Improving our services for disabled people

Real-life snakes and ladders sort out the seagulls

Ideas and suggestions for improving flats at Belle Meadow Court

News, fun, competitions and a sprinkling of festive cheer

Meeting the needs of local people who want to buy affordable homes

Improving customer services and increasing our efficiency

Small grants for local activities

Opening a play area with balloons, face painting and candyfloss

Imagination, vision and hard work in St Austell

Music, dancing and a street party in Devonport

Working with local people to create new play opportunities

Award-winning regeneration in Plymouth