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Great Places and our partners have been shortlisted in several categories at the Manchester Property Awards 2026, recognising our shared commitment to delivering high-quality homes, supporting regeneration and creating lasting opportunities for communities across Greater Manchester. Great Places has been shortlisted for: Developer of the Year, recognising our leadership in affordable housing delivery across Greater […]

Created by local young people, the film captures the voices, experiences and future aspirations of the Northmoor community.

Thanks to Great Places' support, this customer has returned to the gym, boosted her wellbeing and taken steps towards a career in fitness.

Work on our Russell Road development in Whalley Range has reached a number of important milestones, bringing two exciting housing projects a step closer to completion. Construction is continuing at Kindred House, the UK’s first purpose-built majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme, with roof works now underway. Once complete, the development will provide 80 affordable […]

Find out what help may be available with your energy bills this winter, including the Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount schemes.

Residents in the Whitefield area of Nelson came together for a community action day aimed at tackling local concerns including fly-tipping, illegal parking and nuisance issues. The event was organised by Great Places in partnership with Lancashire Police, the local authority and other local agencies to engage with residents, encourage pride in the neighbourhood and […]

Lorraine Beavers MP visited two Great Places schemes in Blackpool to meet customers, hear about the difference investment is making to local homes and communities, and see how residents are helping to create thriving neighbourhoods. Joined by Great Places Chief Executive Alison Dean, the MP for Blackpool North and Fleetwood toured Winnipeg Place in Bispham, […]

Great Places celebrates completion of Foxhall Village as regeneration continues in Blackpool We recently welcomed partners and stakeholders to Foxhall Village to celebrate the completion of the next phase of the flagship Blackpool development, which has delivered 88 affordable homes for local people. Hosted by Great Places, the event brought together leaders from Blackpool Council, […]

Recently, Alison Dean, Chief Executive Officer, and Matt Foreman, Chief Customer Officer, visited a number of neighbourhoods and schemes across the Central region.  The visit gave Alison and Matt the opportunity to meet customers and colleagues, see new homes and community services first-hand, and learn more about the work taking place across Rochdale, Bury and Wigan. Royle […]