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The Old Ribbon Mill in Macclesfield has entered a new era, as Great Places transforms challenges into opportunities since 2022.

Celebrating Topping Out of £29 Million Affordable Housing Development in Manchester City Centre Great Places has hosted Manchester City Council’s Housing Lead to celebrate the topping out of our new affordable housing development in Manchester city centre. Cllr. Gavin White, Executive Member for Housing and Development was joined by our Executive Director of Growth, Helen […]

New Chair and appointment of four new Board Members from September 2025 Following the latest round of recruitment, we’re delighted to announce that we have appointed Great Places’ first female Chair, Cath Purdy, as well as four new Board Members. Mervyn Jones’s tenure as Chair will come to an end in September 2025, which is also when […]

Great Places supported a vibrant new art project by a local artist, showcased in the window displays at the Northmoor Community Association.

Great Places and Holistic Fire Safety Donate Life-Saving Defibrillator to Radcliffe FC Great Places, working with our building safety partner Holistic Fire Safety, has recently donated a life-saving defibrillator to Radcliffe FC, a local football club dedicated to serving the community as part of the fire safety contractor’s social value commitments. The defibrillator donated to […]

The Greater Manchester Housing First Partnership is proud to announce that has been awarded a new four-year contract to continue  to deliver both the GM Housing First and the GM Rough Sleepers Accommodation Programmes. Watch the full statement here This means that the Great Places-led partnership will be able to continue to support over 350 […]

A complex high-rise repair in Manchester became a shining example of innovation, teamwork and determination by Great Places Repairs Team.

Bolton Manbassadors in the Community (BMitC) continues to make a real difference to the lives of men across Bolton after £2,500 social value fund donation. With this funding, BMitC can now deliver a full year of weekly football sessions, creating a safe, welcoming space for men of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. These sessions: Attract around 30 […]

Recently, we hosted a careers visit with year 10 students from Waterhead Academy at the Oldham Office. On Thursday 12 June, in collaboration with Wates and Positive Steps, we welcomed Year 10 students (aged 14-15) as part of our ongoing commitment to raising aspirations and opening young minds to the many opportunities available in the […]