News & Blog
07/10/2026
Great Places lands Retrofit award
Great Places landed the Best Retrofit Initiative at the Housing Executive Awards for our work on the Richmond Park heat network. Delivered with FairHeat and HNES, the project is helping residents across 299 homes benefit from lower energy costs and a more efficient, reliable heating and hot water service. The results speak for themselves: average […]
07/10/2026
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Get ready for winter!
With energy costs rising this winter, now could be a good time to review your tariff and explore ways to reduce your household bills.
01/10/2026
Creating a community on the doorstep of Kindred House
At Great Places, we aim to provide fantastic homes in thriving communities where people choose to live and grow in peace and safety. This year’s International Day of Older People’s theme is ‘What’s on Your Doorstep?’, which celebrates the services that help people live well in later life. But how are we building homes that […]
01/10/2026
Older People’s Day: Bringing communities to life
At Great Places, we want our customers to feel totally at home – whether that is in their own home or joining in with activities. For this year’s International Day of Older People theme, ‘What’s on Your Doorstep?’, we’re shining a spotlight on the people, places and activities that are helping older people stay connected […]
30/09/2026
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Award recognition and special visit shine a spotlight on The Docherty Project
The shortlisted service continues to earn praise for changing lives across Manchester.
24/09/2026
Affordable Development Team shortlisted for national housing award
Our Affordable Development Team has been shortlisted in the Best Development Team – Private and Housing Association category at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2026. The awards celebrate the organisations, teams and partnerships helping to deliver high-quality homes and create thriving communities across the UK. The shortlist recognises the hard work, commitment and expertise of […]
24/09/2026
Great Places secures funding to improve heating services for customers
Great Places has secured Government-backed funding to help improve heating and hot water services for customers living in homes connected to heat networks. The funding has been awarded through the Heat Network Efficiency Scheme (HNES), which supports organisations to improve the efficiency and reliability of existing heat networks across England and Wales. As part of […]
22/09/2026
Our partnership with The Sheffield Mind Health Engagement Project
We work with the Sheffield Mind Health Engagement Project. They help those living with Severe Mental Illness to access annual health checks, vaccinations and screening programmes.
21/09/2026
Great Northern Regen Debate brings together sector leaders and residents to champion regeneration across the North
Leaders from across housing, local government, development and community organisations joined residents and regeneration partners in Manchester for the Great Northern Regen Debate, exploring how regeneration can unlock growth, tackle the housing crisis and create places where people can thrive. Delivered by Great Places Housing Group in partnership with the Northern Housing Consortium (NHC) and […]