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Great Places’ and Kellen Homes’ plans for Riverpark, a development of 498 homes in Newton Heath, East Manchester have been approved by Manchester City Council. The new development, built on the site of the former Riverpark Trading Estate, will transform the brownfield site into a vibrant new neighbourhood. Almost half of the homes will be […]

Our Training and Skills Academy is helping customers gain valuable qualifications, including Level 2 Teaching Assistant and Level 3 Education and Training. The Great Places Training and Skills Academy continues to make a real impact, helping customers gain the skills and qualifications they need to thrive – both in education and in life. One of […]

Discover how Youth Elements is transforming Northmoor into a hub of opportunity and creativity, empowering young people to learn and thrive.

Candle safety might sound obvious – but did you know that candles are actually the leading cause of all house fires?

Braving the rain, customers of Northmoor came together for a spirited community clean-up, paving the way for better neighbourhood.

Northmoor customers welcomed to first Warm Homes Engagement event Great Places’ Sustainability Team recently hosted the first in a series of planned customer engagement events, aimed at supporting residents set to benefit from energy efficiency improvements to their homes. These upgrades are part-funded through the Government’s Warm Homes Social Housing Fund. Held at the Community […]

Great Places Housing Group secures £49.9 million grant funding to deliver 509 new affordable homes Great Places Housing Group has secured an additional £49.9 million in grant funding from Homes England, the government’s housing and delivery agency, to support the delivery of a further 509 new affordable homes to start by March 2027 and complete […]

Our older residents have felt the physical, social and mental benefits of these popular sessions run at our community centre.

If you're hosting your own fireworks display, here are some top tips on how to use, stay safe around and dispose of fireworks...