News & Blog

Councillors joined Great Places Housing Group and members from the Peterloo Memorial Society at The Crossley Community Centre in Chadderton to unveil a plaque in commemoration of Oldham residents who were among those who lost their lives at the Peterloo Massacre on August 16, 1819. The plaque mounted at The Crossley Centre is close to […]

Members of Great Places leadership team have paid a visit to Manor Park's "The Bread and Butter Thing" to give a helping hand and learn more about this project.

The latest update from our Longridge and Shaw Heath Anchor Neighbourhood Update on our Neighbourhood Master Plan In April we started talking to customers, other residents, businesses, partners and stakeholders about what’s important to them to help us shape our Neighbourhood Master Plan for the area. Thanks to everyone who completed the survey. We’re in […]

Mervyn Jones appointed as new Chair of Great Places Board from 1 January 2024 We’re pleased to announce news of some exciting developments within our Board. Tony Davison’s tenure as our Chair is coming to an end and, following a recruitment process, Mervyn Jones has been appointed to take over on 1 January 2024. Tony […]

As we move towards winter, Andy Wilson the resident Energy Advisor from our Money Matters Team provides his latest update on all things energy related. Energy Tariff update Some energy tariff deals are still available for customers looking to switch. Tracker tariffs (following wholesale costs) and fixed tariffs (set for a minimum of a year) […]

Our customer, John Burkhill, has long been known locally in Sheffield for his fundraising efforts. Now his work for Macmillan and other charities has received national recognition, as he recently won the 'Pride of Britain' award, appearing on ITV last month.

Halloween festivities were in full swing at two of our community centres in Sheffield, with some fantastic family-friendly parties on offer.

The latest welfare benefits news and updates from our Money Matters Team. The second government cost of living payment – The payment of £300 will be paid between 31/10/23 – 19/11/23 depending on the payment date of the qualifying benefit. To qualify you need to be in receipt of qualifying benefit for the period of 18/08/23 – […]

Our Customer Annual Report for 2022/23 is now live, which tells the story of our year, from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023. The report shares highlights of the year, as well as view how we have performed in the areas that matter most to customers. Our customers are at the very heart of […]