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Have your say in the future of South West Greenock

08/03/2010 - River Clyde Homes is currently building 336 new homes for tenants in Port Glasgow and the East End of Greenock in what is one of the largest house development programmes underway in Scotland.

Make your opinion count!

10/02/2010 - River Clyde Homes has commissioned a customer satisfaction survey to find out what tenants and factored homeowners think of the services provided by the housing association.

Employment success for Wates Building Futures scheme in Inverclyde

02/02/2010 - Eleven long term unemployed people have now found full time work thanks to an innovative training programme run by Wates Living Space.

RCH Tenants’ encouraged to have their say

19/01/2010 - River Clyde Homes’ tenants are invited to a Tenants’ Conference on Saturday, 30th January at the Express Holiday Inn in Greenock.

New Up Close Newsletter

07/01/2010 - The second edition of Up Close, the quarterly magazine for River Clyde Homes' tenants, is now available to download in the Publications section.

River Clyde Homes Gas Safety

21/12/2009 - Gas safety compliance is a key responsibility for River Clyde Homes. Legislation requires that every tenant receives an annual inspection and servicing of their gas central heating appliances.

Praise for Sheltered Housing Services

14/12/2009 - River Clyde Homes’ sheltered housing accommodation has been awarded one of the highest ratings in Scotland, for a first graded inspection, following an inspection by the Care Commission.

Improvements to services in sheltered housing complexes

07/12/2009 - We are pleased to announce a planned series of enhancements to supplement services to residents in sheltered housing complexes.

Housing Association in the pink

13/11/2009 - Staff at River Clyde Homes are in the pink over the scale of their donations to charity over the last few months following the introduction of ‘dress down Fridays’.

Landmark contract signed

21/10/2009 - We are pleased to announce that a landmark framework agreement for the first four years of its new-build programme has been signed.

Tenant' Sounding Board Established

20/10/2009 - River Clyde Homes has signed up more than 300 tenants to be involved in its ‘Sounding Board’ initiative.

Your views are needed for the future of Belville Street, Greenock!

14/10/2009 - As some of the tower blocks come down on Belville Street, a space is opening up for community use. Keppie Design and Hall Aitken have been asked to consult with local people about what should happen with this space and to help work up a business plan to help realise their ambitions.

Up Close in Port Glasgow

09/10/2009 - River Clyde Homes’ innovative public engagement initiative, Up Close, is moving to Port Glasgow Town Hall which will house the acclaimed Up Close exhibition.

Up Close With Local Business

08/10/2009 - River Clyde Homes is hosting an event designed to get ‘Up Close’ with local businesses and contractors. The housing association currently has multi-million pound contracts and is keen that local businesses have the opportunity to tender or sub contract for that work.

River Clyde Homes Publications now available online

22/09/2009 - River Clyde Homes Publications now available online

Wallace Place

16/09/2009 - Customers should please note that the Wallace Place reception area will close at 1pm on Friday 18 September for renovation works to take place. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Towards a new Federation

19/08/2009 - A special meeting to discuss the future of tenant and resident involvement across Inverclyde is being held on Tuesday 25 August.

River Clyde Homes announces new Chief Executive

12/08/2009 - River Clyde Homes, Scotland’s third largest housing association, is pleased to announce the appointment of its new chief executive.

Community clean-up to improve safety and the environment

11/08/2009 - A unique week-long, multi-agency approach, co-ordinated by River Clyde Homes, is being taken towards community improvement in the John Street Area of Greenock. It kicks off on Monday 10 August.

'UP CLOSE' EXHIBITION EXTENDED

07/08/2009 - River Clyde Homes has today announced plans to extend it's Up Close exhibition until the 12th September 2009 after its phenomenal success over the past 10 weeks.

Up Close Exhibition extended due to popular demand

05/08/2009 - We are delighted to announce that our Up Close Exhibition will now remain open until Saturday 12th September.

Over 10,000 Visitors Get Up Close

28/07/2009 - Up Close, The River Clyde Homes exhibition, which opened in Greenock's Oak Mall at the end of May, has now attracted a staggering 10,000 visitors. That's 12.5% of the Inverclyde population.

Wates Living Space Presents River Clyde Homes With Cheque For £10,000

28/07/2009 - Employees of affordable housing provider Wates Living Space presented a cheque for £10,000 to Scotland’s newest social landlord, River Clyde Homes in support of their 'Up Close’ campaign.

Scarlow Street office consultation outcomes

18/06/2009 - At the River Clyde Homes' Board meeting on Tuesday 16th June 2009, the results of the Scarlow Street consultation were discussed. In light of a tenant’s survey and study findings, the Board decided to carry out a six month trial with opening hours that more closely reflect the customer use of the office.