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27/07/2026
Great Places celebrates completion of 89 affordable homes at Dovecote House
Partners, stakeholders and customers joined Great Places to celebrate the completion of Dovecote House, a £29m development delivering 89 affordable homes and supporting the continued regeneration of Manchester’s Piccadilly East neighbourhood. Great Places has celebrated the completion of Dovecote House, a new affordable housing development in Manchester city centre that is helping tackle housing demand […]
23/07/2026
Savings on family meals and activities this summer
As we head into the school holidays, extra family activities mean extra costs. But, the good news is that there are plenty of ways to enjoy the summer without spending a fortune!
23/07/2026
Article by: Great Places
Summer holiday support for families and children
The summer holidays are a time for fun, relaxation and making memories, but they can also bring extra costs for families. This year, a range of support is available to help children stay active, well-fed and entertained throughout the break.
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.