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At Great Places, we’re always looking for ways to make our communications clearer, more helpful and shaped by the people who use them, our customers. That’s why our Communications Team recently teamed up with our Customer Committee to review how we share information, starting with the MyGreatPlace magazine. When the team met with the committee last year, […]

The Radio Teleswitch Service (RTS), also known as the Dynamic Teleswitch Service (DTS) is reaching the end of its operational life and will be switching off nationally in June.

The Housing Ombudsman is asking customers to share their views on a new set of rules called the Social Tenant Access to Information Requirements.

Insight is exploring "What Matters Most" to customers, using feedback you’ve already shared to help shape a new Code of Conduct

All legacy benefits will end by 31 March 2026. If you still receive one of the benefits, you must move to Universal Credit by the deadline in your migration notice letter or your payments will stop.

The first affordable homes at a major new development in Gorton have been handed over to Great Places, marking a significant milestone for the Mellands Park scheme.

A life changing move has given long term customer Denise Downes renewed independence, wellbeing and a deeper connection to her community.

Our New Policy to Support Customer Improvements At Great Places, we know that your home is more than just a place to live – it’s where life happens. That’s why we’ve introduced our Customer Home Improvement Policy, designed to give you clear guidance and support if you’re thinking about making improvements to your home. You can find our more information on our dedicated […]

Great Places was represented at a Blackburn careers fair to talk to school pupils about working in social housing. The event, at Pleckgate High School, allowed pupil from years 9, 10 and 11, to meet with a host of organisations including employers, businesses and training providers giving advice on job roles and raising aspirations of […]