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Coming soon: an easier way to pay


WE’RE making it easier and quicker for you to pay your rent. GHA will be introducing a new ‘paperless’ Direct Debit system soon. That means no more having to go to the bank or the post office - and no more filling in forms. You’ll also be able to pay on any day of the month - rather than on certain dates as it is now. The system will be up and running by the end of the summer. GHA’s Andy Ashcroft said: “Direct Debit is the quickest and easiest way to keep on top of your rent. “It takes away a lot hassle for


tenants. “Paperless Direct debit means staff


can set up a Direct Debit quickly and easily - while you’re on the phone or sitting in your living room. “It makes it easier and quicker for GHA staff to help you.” Talk to your housing officer about when you can sign up for paperless Direct Debit.


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HE hunt is on for 45 young people who like working outdoors to become our latest apprentices.


The recruitment drive is part of a £100million plan to keep our communities clean, green and safe over the next five years. The new Environmental Modern Apprentices will get a wage and full training in customer service, operating machinery safely and looking after the environment. As well as getting great experience, they’ll also get a qualification at the end of the two-year scheme - helping get their career off to a flying start.


As part of our aim to give people in our homes as many opportunities as we can, the apprenticeships are aimed at tenants of GHA and our partner organisations and their families. GHA environmental boss Alex Adrain said:


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“This really is a great opportunity for young people who want to work outdoors in our communities and who have the skills to deliver great customer service. The experience and training people will get on the job will really set them up for a great career working in environmental services. “It’s easy to apply and you don’t need qualifications.” We are investing £20million a year over the next five years on our environmental services and have


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