News & Blog
23/07/2026
Savings on family meals and activities this summer
As we head into the school holidays, extra family activities mean extra costs. But, the good news is that there are plenty of ways to enjoy the summer without spending a fortune!
23/07/2026
Article by: Great Places
Summer holiday support for families and children
The summer holidays are a time for fun, relaxation and making memories, but they can also bring extra costs for families. This year, a range of support is available to help children stay active, well-fed and entertained throughout the break.
23/07/2026
Plans submitted for 152 affordable homes in Woodley
Great Places and Anwyl Partner Projects have submitted plans for 152 affordable homes in Woodley, helping to meet growing housing demand in Stockport.
21/07/2026
Great Places backs EFL club’s wellbeing centre
Great Places has backed the Burnley FC in the Community 'Health Hub'. The Hub brings together a range of Burnley FC in the Community's health and wellbeing programmes, all delivered from the Leisure Box, on Glen Way in Brierfield.
20/07/2026
Article by: Great Places
Northmoor Community Association celebrates 25 years of community impact
Northmoor Community Association has marked its 25th anniversary, celebrating a quarter of a century of strengthening communities and creating opportunities in Longsight.
20/07/2026
Great Places and partners celebrate topping out at 148-home Hatters Yard development
Partners including the Leader of Stockport Council recently came together to celebrate a key milestone at Hatters Yard, our landmark £41 million affordable housing development in Stockport town centre.
20/07/2026
Homeswapper service gets a relaunch
Great Places customers can soon access the newly updated Homeswapper service, making it easier to find and arrange a mutual exchange with another social housing tenant anywhere in the UK.
20/07/2026
Keeping you informed about safety checks in your home
We’re improving how we let you know about important safety checks and servicing in your home or building. These checks help us keep you safe. We want to make sure you know what’s happening, why it matters and when to expect us. What’s changing? You’ll start to receive clearer and more timely updates about work […]
08/07/2026
Residents help shape new mural at Coalbrook Court
A new mural designed with input from local people has been installed at our Coalbrook Court development in Beswick, helping to brighten the view for households living next to the Grey Mare Lane regeneration project while work continues on site. Great Places and construction partner Caddick Construction worked with neighbours and Manchester-based artist Yasaman Mollasalehi […]