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A complex high-rise repair in Manchester became a shining example of innovation, teamwork and determination by Great Places Repairs Team.

Bolton Manbassadors in the Community (BMitC) continues to make a real difference to the lives of men across Bolton after £2,500 social value fund donation. With this funding, BMitC can now deliver a full year of weekly football sessions, creating a safe, welcoming space for men of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. These sessions: Attract around 30 […]

Recently, we hosted a careers visit with year 10 students from Waterhead Academy at the Oldham Office. On Thursday 12 June, in collaboration with Wates and Positive Steps, we welcomed Year 10 students (aged 14-15) as part of our ongoing commitment to raising aspirations and opening young minds to the many opportunities available in the […]

Great Places marked the official start of its £37 million flagship majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care social rent housing scheme in Whalley Range.  

Savills Financial Consultants has supported Great Places Housing Group to agree new loans totalling £225m with Nationwide, NatWest and Santander. Existing lenders, NatWest and Santander are providing additional funding of £50m and £75m respectively, while new lender, Nationwide, is providing £100m. All three loans to the 26,000-home landlord are term debt facilities running for 10 […]

The rain couldn’t dampen the enthusiasm of the North team at a community clean-up event on Glenfield Close in Blackburn. Neighbourhood Services Manager Mary Brown led the event with support from colleagues to give the neighbourhood a spruce up and provide an opportunity for services to engage with the community. Partners from Lancashire Police were […]

The “Dare to Be You” project, an empowering eight-week course designed to boost confidence, resilience, and self-esteem among young women, which ended with a successful celebration event. The event, held at Yew Tree Youth Club in Chadderton, celebrated the achievements of the participants and highlighted the importance of local youth provision. The “Dare to Be […]

Great Places and McDermott Homes Submit Plans for 80 new homes in Blackburn’s Griffin Area Great Places, working in partnership with McDermott Homes, has submitted a planning application for 80 high quality new homes, which would complete the redevelopment of land in the Griffin area of Blackburn. The brownfield site was previously cleared as part […]

Great Places has teamed up with a leading beauty brand to help customers start their own business. Employability Coach Stacey Fletcher ran a training session in Preston with Tatti Lashes, a leading UK brand, to teach a group on how to become a self-employed beauty technician. The attendees were given some tips, tricks and advice on working […]