News & Blog
09/09/2026
Russell Road reaches new milestones as Kindred House and Chorus take shape
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 […]
09/09/2026
Article by: Great Places
Energy Support available this winter
Find out what help may be available with your energy bills this winter, including the Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount schemes.
04/09/2026
Residents come together for community action day
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 […]
03/09/2026
Blackpool MP wowed by Great Places work in the town
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, […]
27/08/2026
Completion of Foxhall Village in Blackpool
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, […]
26/08/2026
Alison and Matt out and about in the Central region
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 […]
25/08/2026
Great Places secures £320.6m to deliver 2,600 affordable homes across the North West and South Yorkshire
Funding will support the creation of thriving mixed-tenure communities across the regions over the next decade. Great Places has secured £320.6 million through the Government’s Social and Affordable Homes Programme (SAHP), helping us deliver 2,600 social and affordable homes across the North West and South Yorkshire over the next few years. The funding forms part […]
19/08/2026
Article by: Great Places
Alison spends time with colleagues on South region visit
CEO gets out and about to learn more about services across the South region.
18/08/2026
Plug-in solar panels – permission required!
New plug-in solar panels will soon be available to buy in the UK, but as with any alteration to a property - you must get written permission.