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03/09/2026

Blackpool MP wowed by Great Places work in the town

Lorraine Beavers MP visited two Great Places schemes in Blackpool to meet customers, hear about the difference investment is making to local homes and communities, and see how residents are helping to create thriving neighbourhoods. Joined by Great Places Chief Executive Alison Dean, the MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood toured Winnipeg Place in Bispham, […]

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27/08/2026

Completion of Foxhall Village in Blackpool

Great Places celebrates completion of Foxhall Village as regeneration continues in Blackpool We recently welcomed partners and stakeholders to Foxhall Village to celebrate the completion of the next phase of the flagship Blackpool development, which has delivered 88 affordable homes for local people. Hosted by Great Places, the event brought together leaders from Blackpool Council, […]

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26/08/2026

Alison and Matt out and about in the Central region

Recently, Alison Dean, Chief Executive Officer, and Matt Foreman, Chief Customer Officer, visited a number of neighbourhoods and schemes across the Central region.  The visit gave Alison and Matt the opportunity to meet customers and colleagues, see new homes and community services first-hand, and learn more about the work taking place across Rochdale, Bury and Wigan. Royle […]

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Great Places Housing Group

Social purpose is at the heart of Great Places Housing Group. A not-for-profit organisation, Great Places owns over 26,000 affordable homes in more than 30 local authority areas across the North West and South Yorkshire. In 2024/25 Great Places delivered 726 new affordable homes and sold 196 homes for shared ownership. It invested over £230 million into building new homes as well as running a wide range of projects and initiatives to help our customers and their communities. It currently has over 2,300 homes on site.