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18/12/2025

First Affordable Homes Completed at Norden Development

The first ten of 49 new Shared Ownership homes have been handed over to Great Places at our new development in Norden, Rochdale. Delivered in partnership with Stonebond, the scheme has been designed to meet local housing needs and provide accessible homeownership opportunities for the Rochdale community. The remaining 39 homes will be handed over […]

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18/12/2025

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Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

Our offices will be closed during the Christmas and New Year period.

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17/12/2025

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Customer Scrutiny – December update

Insight shared findings from three key scrutiny reviews this year, making 14 recommendations to improve customer services and shape our standards.

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17/12/2025

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What the autumn budget means for your benefits, wages and bills

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget brings significant changes to taxes, benefits, wages and everyday costs. Here’s what you need to know:

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17/12/2025

Great Places achieves a C1 rating for consumer standards

We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded a C1 grading in relation to consumer standards by the Regulator of Social Housing, to sit alongside the G1 (Governance) and V2 (Viability) gradings awarded after our inspection in May 2024. Following last year’s inspection, Great Places was initially given a C2 consumer standards grading, […]

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15/12/2025

A tribute to Simon Robinson, our much-loved Director of Neighbourhoods

It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of the sudden and unexpected passing of our great friend and colleague, Simon Robinson.

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10/12/2025

Samosa making for a great cause at The Primrose Centre

The Primrose Centre in Oldham hosted a fantastic Samosa-making class in support of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal.

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04/12/2025

Stay fire-safe this festive season!

It's the most wonderful time of the year - but with the increased risk of fire, let's all stay aware of how to stay safe.

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04/12/2025

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TOinC Days in Northmoor and Oldham – Bringing warmth to our communities

Over two days in Northmoor and Oldham, colleagues came together to deliver Winter Warmer packs and spread community spirit.

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