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29/07/2026

Full house for afternoon tea

It was eyes down for a full house at Langdale Court as customers enjoyed an afternoon tea in the sunshine. Neighbourhood Services Manager Adam Marsden organised the event at the Garstang scheme to get the customers together. They enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea and a game of bingo, giving neighbours the opportunity to come together, […]

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Celebrations at Dovecote House

27/07/2026

Celebrating 89 affordable homes in Manchester

Great Places celebrates completion of 89 affordable homes at Dovecote House Partners, stakeholders and customers joined Great Places to celebrate the completion of Dovecote House, a £29m development delivering 89 affordable homes and supporting the continued regeneration of Manchester’s Piccadilly East neighbourhood. Great Places has celebrated the completion of Dovecote House, a new affordable housing […]

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Alison Dean talking at the event in Northmoor

20/07/2026

Article by: Great Places

NCA 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.

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Topping out ceremony at Hatters Yard in Stockport

20/07/2026

Topping out at the 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.

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Homeswapper logo

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.

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