Decent Homes
First Choice Homes Oldham is set to spend £128 million on repair and improvement works to tenant's homes during 2003-2007.
£86.4 million of this improvement programme is possible thanks to Oldham Council setting up First Choice Homes Oldham as an Arms Length Management Company (ALMO).
We have already completed works to the value of more than £60 million since 2002 to ensure all our homes meet the Government’s Decent Homes Standard by 2007. So far over 4,000 homes have been completed.
Over the financial year 2004 - 2005, we improved the energy efficiency of our properties. The Standard Assessment Procedure (SAP) document outlines the results of these improvements. Click here to download the SAP procedure (PDF 62KB)
Our Plans for 2005/2006
In 2005/6 we will be investing a further £35 million. This means that a further 3,000 tenant's homes will benefit from a range of repairs and improvements including:
- new windows and doors,
- up-grades to heating systems
- rewiring of electrics
- repairs to roofs and walls
- new kitchens and bathrooms where these are worn out.
We will also be spending £3 million on environmental improvements. This will include security works, garden fencing and improvements to communal areas on estates.
We will be working with our contractor partners Emanuel Whittaker Ltd, The Lord Group, Connaught PLC and Apollo Heating to deliver this ambitious programme.
Where we are working in 2005/2006
Our Board is determined that all areas should benefit from the programme of improvements.
Chadderton
Arden Street, Washbrook, Butler Green, Cowhill, Melbourne Street
East Oldham
Sholver (phases 8 & 9), Sholver flats, Egerton Street
Failsworth & Hollinwood
Jenny Street, Wrigley Head, Old Road, Clifton Villas, Ashton Road, Brierley Avenue, Day Drive, Bland Close, Colenso Street
Royton & Shaw
Queen Street/Summer Street, Haggate/Middleton Road, Oak Street/Beal Lane, Bamford Street , George Street, Home Farm, Milton Street, Scowcroft/Princess Road/Swan Ct, Oswald Street
West Oldham
Belgrave Road, Sheild Street/Villiers Drive, Hathershaw, Bardsley estate, Coldhurst, Daisy Street/Harold Street
Saddleworth & Lees
Uppermill, Lees, Wrigley Square, Diggle
There is still a lot of work to be done to finalise the exact content of the works, and we will be contacting tenants directly to talk about the works that are proposed for their homes and estates.
Keep an eye on our newsletters for more information and invitations to have your say.
Our Plans for 2006/2007
In 2006/7 we will investing a further £33 million
Where we are working in 2006/2007
Please note: this information may be subject to change.
Chadderton
Rainham Way, Miscellaneous Older Properties
East Oldham
Stoneleigh 1, Stoneleigh 1/8, Oban Avenue, Acre Lane, Stoneleigh 2, Derker, Miscellaneous Older Properties, Dunkerley Street
Failsworth and Hollinwood
Clough Road, Miscellaneous Older Properties
Royton & Shaw
Manchester Road, Dale House/Durden Mews, Ashworth Court, Miscellaneous Older Properties
West Oldham
West Street Estate, Miscellaneous Older Properties
Saddleworth & Lees
Springhead, Miscellaneous Older Properties
Contact Details
For more information please contact your local housing office.
Or email: fcho.home.improvements@oldham.gov.uk
To check if you are likely to be included in next year's programme please call your Area Building Surveyor for more details:
Martyn Pickles (Chadderton) Telephone: 0161 770 4553
Tony Crocker (East Oldham) Telephone: 0161 770 3542
Gary Stanfield (Failsworth & Hollinwood) Telephone: 0161 770 4568
David Dean (Royton and Shaw) Telephone: 0161 770 4556
Huw Watkin (Saddleworth & Lees) Telephone: 0161 770 4559
Colin Leddie (West Oldham) Telephone: 0161 770 4583