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Great Places and McDermott Homes Submit Plans for 80 new homes in Blackburn’s Griffin Area Great Places, working in partnership with McDermott Homes, has submitted a planning application for 80 high quality new homes, which would complete the redevelopment of land in the Griffin area of Blackburn. The brownfield site was previously cleared as part […]

Great Places has teamed up with a leading beauty brand to help customers start their own business. Employability Coach Stacey Fletcher ran a training session in Preston with Tatti Lashes, a leading UK brand, to teach a group on how to become a self-employed beauty technician. The attendees were given some tips, tricks and advice on working […]

We welcomed Maggie Galliers, Chair of the National Housing Federation, to Great Places for a day of insight, connection, and community.

Lorna Lodge in Wythenshawe provides young mothers with safe housing and comprehensive support services, helping them transition to independent living.

Great Places has launched Blackburn’s first Working Wardrobe – aimed at helping people get dressed to impress for job interviews. The Community Investment team has converted an unused room at Bowland House, on Primrose Bank, into the Working Wardrobe – which will house interview clothes in all shapes and sizes to help people bag the […]

City Council Leaders visit the latest social housing phase of our flagship development in New Islington Great Places recently hosted the Leader of Manchester City Council and the council’s Housing Lead on a visit to view the final phase of its £19.4 million flagship development in New Islington. Council Leader Cllr. Bev Craig and Cllr. […]

SPARK Oldham, based in Fitton Hill has received an £8,000 grant from the Resilience Fund. This funding will enable SPARK to implement various community-driven projects aimed at promoting wellbeing, resilience, and a sense of belonging among local customers throughout 2025. With a core mission to create an inclusive environment where individuals feel welcome and valued, […]

Do you want to help influence our services for customers? We are looking for up to six customers to join Insight, Great Places Customer Scrutiny Group. Insight examines services by collecting and reviewing relevant information and listening to feedback to suggest improvements from a customer perspective. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new skills, […]

Great Places has provided funding to a sexual health service aiming to raise awareness across Lancashire. The £1000 funding has been used to part-fund the rebranding of “Patricia”, Renaissance UK’s vehicle that attends events to promote HIV and Sexual Health awareness in communities across Lancashire, including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. The vehicle provides in […]