News & Blog

"Our first TOinC Day at Longridge was a brilliant example of what happens when we come together with purpose.”

A group of Blackburn customers have been getting closer to nature thanks to a communal gardening project. Great Places helped to secure £9000 in Lottery funding, thanks to Community Partnership Manager Aateeka Bashir, which was used to buy a host of items including a greenhouse, planters, plants, tools etc at Bowland House. The greenhouse was […]

From 27 October 2025, Awaab’s Law will require social housing landlords including Great Places to fix emergency hazards and serious damp and mould problems quickly.   This law was introduced after the tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in 2020, caused by mould in his home.   We have taken the opportunity to review how we handle […]

It’s an exciting time for our East Region, which expanded this year with the completion of our first development in Doncaster, Wheatley Hall.

Struggling with bills or essentials? Lightning Reach is coming soon We know that rising costs are making things harder for many people. Whether it’s energy bills, food, clothing or household essentials, it can be tricky to find the right support. That’s why we’re introducing Lightning Reach from 6 October, a new, free and secure online tool […]

When a contractor couldn’t access one of our older customer’s property, our NSM and Tenancy Coach discovered his safeguarding needs.

This week is national Fire Door Safety Week, and here's what anyone can do to ensure they function correctly.

We worked with Healthwatch Sheffield to deliver a health and community fun day centred on the wellbeing of residents.

Highlighting Community Impact and Sustainability Progress Great Places has published its 2024/25 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing a year of significant achievements in affordable housing delivery, customer support, sustainability, and governance. Despite economic pressures and sector-wide challenges, we’ve remained focused on our mission to provide high-quality, affordable homes and support thriving communities. The […]