🚨 We've been made aware of a recent incident where a tradesman has posed as a CBH employee 🙁

👀 Always ask for ID from anyone claiming to be from CBH.
💼 All our tradesmen wear ID with verifiable numbers.
💰 CBH would never request payment for work without prior arrangements.

📢 Important! 📅 The date of our upcoming board meeting, originally scheduled for the 23rd May 24, has been changed and will now take place on Thursday 6th June.

🗓️ Date: Thursday 6th June 2024
🕔 Time: 17:00
📍 Location: Worsnop House, Old Heath Road, CO1 2ER

We had a wonderful morning at the opening of Gurdon Road's new play area last week. 🎈🎉 Balloons, goodie bags, and lots of smiling faces! 😊 We're sure the residents will enjoy the park for years to come.

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🎉 Applications for Round 1 of our 2024 Community Fund are now OPEN! 💰

We're thrilled to support our local community by offering small grants and awards to charities and community groups across Colchester.

More info: ow.ly/gA4F50RjLXu

🎉 You're invited to the grand opening of 'Gurdon Zoo'! 🎈 Join us on Wednesday, April 17th at 10:30am as we unveil the newly revamped Gurdon Road Play Area. We'll have some freebies to give away in celebration too! 🙌

📢 Spread the word and we'll see you there!

We may not be able to answer your telephone call as quickly as usual on 16 -17 April and 23-25 April due to staff training. If you need to request a repair or pay your rent you can use our online services.

🏡🌟 Make yourself heard at our Resident Voice meetings.

💬 Join us at the Greenstead Community Centre this Tuesday 16 April from 5 to 7pm.

Meet our new director Chris Wait & hear from the Rough Sleeping Team. 🍰🍪 Cake & Biscuits provided!

🗞️ Don't miss the great news and offers in the latest Housing News & Views. Have a cuppa and browse this week!
📅 We announced the next Coffee & Chat and Community Market event dates.🥫🛒 Plus Greenstead Community Supermarket and our word search £30 shopping voucher competition!

A fantastic opportunity for those unable to access a two-wheeled bike. Essex Pedal Power are doing incredible work bringing cycling to EVERYONE in the local community.

Due to unforseen circumstances, our Greenstead Housing Office will not be open on Tuesday 2 April. It wil open again. as usual, on Thursday 4 April. Check our website for a host of other ways to contact us.

Apologies for any inconvenience.

Good News for Good Friday! 🎉 Gurdon Road play area is getting a revamp! We asked you to vote on the final design and the results are in. I think we can all agree it's going to be a huge improvement! Stay tuned for updates! 🛠️ 📣

A reminder: there's no changes to your bin collections over Easter Weekend!

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🏠✊ Fight stereotyping in social housing! We promised to listen to and address any issues related to stigma and now you can lend your voice to the Stigma in Social Housing Survey. Run by tenants and sponsored by housing organisations across the UK. 📝

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Don't forget our Coffee and Chat Morning in #Wivenhoe tomorrow! ☕️🗣️

🌟 The incredible Holiday Fun programme at Firstsite Colchester returns for Easter! 🐣

🎨🏀Creative activities, fun sports & hot meals for families who require additional support during the holidays and/or qualify for free school meals. 🍽️

📅 Booking opens 9am tomorrow. Don't miss out!

We’re delighted to announce that a new gas supplier has won a new contract with Colchester Borough Homes. Aaron Services will complete gas servicing and maintenance works commencing May 2024. 🏘️🔥

FREE cooking sessions for kids return for the Easter Holidays! Funded by us! 🎉👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

Be quick though! These spaces fill up quickly! 🍰🕒

Places are limited to CBH residents - Big thanks to the amazing Cook Stars Colchester for leading these sessions!

Protect your home with a FREE safety visit from Essex Fire & Rescue. 🛡️

The team offers a range of services, including advice on home fire safety, installation of smoke alarms, guidance on carbon monoxide & gas safety, and many more free services.

Book a visit via @ecfrs

🌟🏡 Check out this Dream Kitchen!

Installed by Seager Home Solutions for a very happy resident as part of the planned works programme overseen by our Asset Management Team. 🛠️📐

A huge shoutout to everyone at Seager Home Solutions for their exceptional work. 👍

🏠📢 Calling All Social Housing Residents! 📢🏠

Join the Housing Ombudsman Resident Panel Today! 🌟

Are you passionate about improving services & making a real difference in your community? Find out more Housing Ombudsman 🏡💖