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At Great Places, we know that your home is more than just a place to live – it’s where life happens. That’s why we’ve introduced our Customer Home Improvement Policy, designed to give you clear guidance and support if you’re thinking about making improvements to your home.  You can find our more information on our dedicated Home Improvements Page here. Why have we […]

Great Places was represented at a Blackburn careers fair to talk to school pupils about working in social housing. The event, at Pleckgate High School, allowed pupil from years 9, 10 and 11, to meet with a host of organisations including employers, businesses and training providers giving advice on job roles and raising aspirations of […]

Insight’s latest scrutiny is focusing on what makes a service a great experience for customers. By reviewing feedback and insights gathered from complaints, and other consultations the group will highlight what customers say works well and where improvements could make the biggest difference. This work will help ensure our services continue to meet the needs […]

Great Places recently welcomed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to its award-winning Docherty Project in Rusholme, to see first-hand how its specialist Independence & Wellbeing scheme is supporting people experiencing homelessness alongside alcohol dependency. During the visit, the Mayor met customers and colleagues to learn how the project helps individuals regain stability and independence. He […]

Stay warm, save money and make your home more energy‑efficient this winter with our support throughout Energy Saving Week.

Great Places recently hosted Manchester City Council leaders to celebrate the start on site of its £21m affordable housing development at Grey Mare Lane in Beswick, Manchester. The event was attended by Cllr Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, and Cllr Gavin White, Executive Member for Housing and Development, alongside Alison Dean, our Chief […]

Great Places has completed on contracts with housebuilder Strata to partner in delivering 53 much-needed affordable homes at Lutterworth Drive in Doncaster. The development will provide high-quality homes for social rent, helping to meet local housing needs and create a vibrant, sustainable community. The scheme includes a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom properties, including […]

Minister for Climate Katie White OBE MP visited new and retrofitted eco homes in South Yorkshire to learn more about the role housing associations play in improving sustainability and delivering on the region’s ambition to be net zero economy by 2040. Her visit was hosted in collaboration with South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA), South Yorkshire […]

For the second year running, our Independence and Wellbeing schemes brought Christmas cheer to some of our customers facing Christmas alone.