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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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National Conversation - phase two
National Conversation - phase two
Residents are invited to fine tune the Tenant Services Authority's draft standards.
9 June 2009
 
New customer services number
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.
20 May 2009
 
Solar panels at Ker Street
Solar panels at Ker Street
Reducing energy consumption and residents' bills...
20 May 2009
 
Supported housing month
Supported housing month
Helping 103,000 people to a brighter future every day… it’s time to celebrate supported housing in the south west!
7 May 2009
 
Andrew George MP
Andrew George MP
Local MP supports award-winning Devon & Cornwall Housing Association’s Care & Repair scheme
21 April 2009
 
The strong man
The strong man
Rewarding the difference, through a grant from DCH
1 April 2009
 
New vice-chair for Plymouth Race Equality Council
New vice-chair for Plymouth Race Equality Council
Race Equality Council providing services to BME and other ethnic groups in Plymouth.
17 February 2009
 
Making consultation fun
Making consultation fun
A roller-coaster of a day from start to finish, with residents helping keep us on track
9 January 2009
 
Plymouth Foyer kick starts its health programme
Plymouth Foyer kick starts its health programme
The focus for Plymouth Foyer is on physical activity
10 December 2008
 
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
5 December 2008
 
Speech-enabling our websites with Browsealoud
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
4 December 2008
 
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
1 December 2008
 
Autumn edition of Open Door
Autumn edition of Open Door
A special feature on Foyers going sailing as well as news and competitions
25 November 2008
 
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
25 November 2008
 
Gun Wharf features on BBC news 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
21 November 2008
 
Advantage South West (ASW) kitchen tender process and e-auction
Advantage South West (ASW) kitchen tender process and e-auction
Helping to save money for our tenants
13 November 2008
 
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
10 November 2008
 
Annual report 2008
Annual report 2008
Now available to download
26 September 2008
 
Gun Wharf gets national acclaim
Gun Wharf gets national acclaim
National housing design expert, Dominic Church has chosen a DCHA development as his favourite affordable housing scheme
25 September 2008
 
Holsworthy community fun day
Holsworthy community fun day
Bejing olympic medallist opens community partner event promoting healthy lifestyles
22 September 2008
 
Summer edition of Open Door
Summer edition of Open Door
News, fun and competitions plus two special inserts
4 August 2008
 
Major improvements to DCHA homes
Major improvements to DCHA homes
Making a major investment in improving homes and neighbourhoods
23 July 2008
 
French visitors ‘go green’ with Plymouth Foyer residents
French visitors ‘go green’ with Plymouth Foyer residents
French exchange visit has conservation as its theme
2 July 2008
 
Homes selling fast at Wembury Drive, Torquay
Homes selling fast at Wembury Drive, Torquay
A selection of apartments and houses for sale
27 June 2008
 
Welcoming Sir Bob Kerslake to Devonport
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
19 June 2008
 
Emergency out of hours repairs service
Emergency out of hours repairs service
New Service Level Agreement for Call24Hour and DCHA
6 June 2008
 
The Meadows, South Molton
The Meadows, South Molton
Affordable shared ownership homes for sale in South Molton
14 May 2008
 
Update spring 2008
Update spring 2008
Keeping partners in touch with our work across the area
20 April 2008
 
Looking ahead 2008-2012
Looking ahead 2008-2012
How we plan to achieve our vision of better homes, better places, better lives
9 April 2008
 
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
7 April 2008
 
Spring edition of Open Door
Spring edition of Open Door
News, fun and competitions. Produced by residents, it really does get better every time
2 April 2008
 
Gender equality scheme
Gender equality scheme
Ensuring fairness and accessibility in every aspect of our work and the services we provide
27 March 2008
 
Working in partnership
Working in partnership
Expansion of Handyperson service in Teignbridge
7 March 2008
 
Care & repair gets results
Care & repair gets results
Devon home improvement agency leads the way
27 February 2008
 
Safety guidance on immersion heaters
Safety guidance on immersion heaters
Important safety information for residents
16 January 2008
 
Getting it together
Getting it together
Making a fresh start with support from other people
14 January 2008
 
New chair for DCHA
New chair for DCHA
Two other new members are also welcomed onto the board
8 January 2008
 
Working together
Working together
Terry writes about how DCHA helped him and his neighbours
2 January 2008
 
Disability equality scheme
Disability equality scheme
Improving our services for disabled people
27 December 2007
 
Snakes alive!
Snakes alive!
Real-life snakes and ladders sort out the seagulls
18 December 2007
 
Double celebration in Barnstaple
Double celebration in Barnstaple
Ideas and suggestions for improving flats at Belle Meadow Court
11 December 2007
 
Christmas edition of Open Door
Christmas edition of Open Door
News, fun, competitions and a sprinkling of festive cheer
3 December 2007
 
Homebuy apartments in Truro
Homebuy apartments in Truro
Meeting the needs of local people who want to buy affordable homes
26 November 2007
 
Annual report 2007
Annual report 2007
Improving customer services and increasing our efficiency
5 November 2007
 
Helping communities
Helping communities
Small grants for local activities
11 October 2007
 
Getting heard
Getting heard
Opening a play area with balloons, face painting and candyfloss
19 September 2007
 
Building for Life award winner
Building for Life award winner
Imagination, vision and hard work in St Austell
12 September 2007
 
A great time for all
A great time for all
Music, dancing and a street party in Devonport
22 August 2007
 
Resident consultation on play
Resident consultation on play
Working with local people to create new play opportunities
22 August 2007
 
More recognition for Gun Wharf
More recognition for Gun Wharf
Award-winning regeneration in Plymouth
22 August 2007
 
Our news archive
Our news archive
27 October 2006
 
 
 
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