News
In addition to the news article on this page you can catch up on our latest news by viewing recent issues of our tenants newsletter 'Tenants' Talkback - News 4 U'. We issue Tenants Talkback 4 times a year and you can view recent issues by clicking on the links below.
Tenants Talkback September 2008 (1mbkb pdf file) text only version (175kb txt file)
Tenants Talkback June 2008 (2mbkb pdf file) text only version (44kb txt file)
Tenants Talkback March 2008 (454kb pdf file) text only version (26kb txt file)
Tenants Talkback December 2007 (1.55mb pdf file) text only version (25kb txt file)
We have successfully completed our £120million 'Raising the Standard' programme of improvement and modernisation works to Council properties across the borough and the programme's dedicated website has now closed. You can find out all about the 'Raising the Standard' programme of works in the 'Raising the Standard' News archive.
RBH appoints new Chief Executive
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) today announced that it has appointed Gareth Swarbrick as its new Chief Executive following a full external recruitment exercise.
Gareth has for the last 18 months been the organisation’s Acting Managing Directo...
RBH staff and tenants spare a minute for charity
Tenants and RBH staff are working together to raise funds for Springhill Hospice.
Earlier in the year our staff voted to make Springhill Hospice our charity of the year and we have recently joined the Rochdale Observer’s ‘Can You Spare a Minute?’ a...
Lower Falinge gets a Big Tidy Up
Youngsters from Lower Falinge show that they really care about the environment on their estate. They worked hard clearing up litter and planting bulbs and plants on the estate and in Falinge Park. To say thank you for their efforts they enjoyed a...
A Picture Tells a Thousand Words
Thanks to everyone who entered the “My Community” photography competition this year.
Paul Herrmann, professional photographer and Director of Redeye (the photography network) said, “I really enjoyed judging this competition. It was good that the en...
Good Neighbours
Neighbours who are caring, considerate and there when they are needed have been recognised in our Good Neighbour Awards.
Pictured (left to right)
Back: Jim Dobbin MP, Leonie Roberts collecting an award on behalf of her neighbour Ann Hall from Midd...
Tenants Fun and Information Day Success!!
The RBH Celebration and Information Day held on 11th October at the Town Hall was a resounding success, with over 300 people turning up to sample the many activities on offer including circus skills, a home repair workshop and flower arranging, han...
RBH shortlisted for UK Housing Award
Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) has been shortlisted for the highly prestigious UK Housing Awards 2008.
The RBH Community Kids project, which sees RBH staff and tenants working with primary schools to deliver citizenship lessons to 9 and 10 yea...
Let’s celebrate!
RBH Celebration and Information Day 11th October Rochdale Town Hall 10am – 3pm
Pop the date in your diary and join us. Drop in for an hour or stay the whole day. With lots of free activities and workshops for all the family and plenty of informatio...
Pick ‘n Party
‘Pick litter and party away’ is the message Rochdale Boroughwide Housing (RBH) is sending out to the people of Rochdale in a bid to sweep the streets clean.
RBH have signed up to the nationwide campaign ‘Big Tidy Up’ launched this month by Keep Br...
An IMPACT on our bid for new housing
We are pleased to announce that we have commissioned the Impact Partnership to carry out a strategic assessment of sites on housing estates across the borough that have the potential to be used for the development of new social rented housing.
The ...
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Welfare plan 'may cause poverty'
Ministers should rethink plans to force lone parents, disabled people and long-term jobless to seek work, an adviser says.
Repossession of homes up by 12%
The number of properties repossessed by mortgage lenders rose by 12% to 11,300 in the third quarter of the year.
Madonna and Ritchie granted divorce
Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie are granted a "quickie divorce" at the High Court in London.
US dominance 'set to wane'
US dominance is likely to weaken by 2025 as India and China grow stronger, a new Washington intelligence report says.
BBC local video scheme rejected
The BBC Trust rejects the corporation's plans to launch a £68m network of local news websites with video content.
