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Last night was one to remember at the Northern Housing Awards, with Great Places winning two prestigious awards! We’re delighted to say that we won both the Home Builder of the Year award and that The Docherty Project, our Independence and Wellbeing (I&W) scheme for people who are experiencing homelessness and alcohol dependency, won Supported/Sheltered […]

We take our responsibility seriously as your landlord to provide regular checks on your gas appliances. It’s always good to be vigilant, so here’s a brief overview of the potential risks to be aware of, what we’ll do to keep your home safe, and how you can stay gas-safe on a daily basis.

Don’t forget to update your journal with your rent change Your rent has now changed. Don’t forget to respond to your prompt in your journal from Universal Credit so you’re paid the correct rent. If you don’t respond to the prompt via your journal you will miss out on the money you’re entitled to for […]

Our offices will be closed from 6pm on Thursday, 17th April 2025 until 8am on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025 due to the Easter break. During this time we will be operating an Emergency Only Service. If your repair falls into the emergency category you can call us on our local rate number 0300 123 1966, please listen to […]

Louise Haigh MP, Clive Betts MP, and Cllr Laura Moynihan recently paid a visit to our JobsPlus site in Wybourn, Sheffield, to get a sense of the Wybourn Works programme and its early successes.

Peel Land completes land sale with Great Places and partners, boosting housing in Wigan Peel Land has completed the sale of the first 100 acres of its Mosley Common development site, marking a major milestone in delivering much-needed housing in Wigan. Completing on 4th April 2025, this deal sees Kellen Homes, acquire the land to […]

Great Places submits plans for first Grey Mare Lane Neighbourhood development in East Manchester Great Places Housing Group has submitted its proposals for the first planned scheme to be delivered as part of the recently approved masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood in east Manchester. The affordable housing scheme of 82 apartments for social […]

Great Places and ALL FM have teamed up to empower communities through radio, boosting residents' skills, confidence and mental well-being.

St. Vincent's Furniture Store are part of the wider SVP organisation, working to alleviate furniture poverty in Sheffield. Here's how we work with them to support their mission and our customers.