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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 […]

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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.

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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19/08/2026

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Alison spends time with colleagues on South region visit

CEO gets out and about to learn more about services across the South region.

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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.

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