News & Blog
26/09/2024
Insight’s September update
Insight has just finished a scrutiny that looked at customers’ experience of a moving into a Great Places home. Customer feedback about the lettings process and new homes was used to find out whether customers had been satisfied and what things mattered most to them about this service. All the scrutiny information collected helped Insight […]
25/09/2024
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Regulator awards Great Places G1/V2/C2 rating
Great Places Housing Group has maintained its G1/V2 regulatory grades following the recent inspection by the Regulator of Social Housing and received a C2 grade against the new Consumer Standards. The Regulator found that Great Places demonstrated the effectiveness of its governance arrangements and continues to effectively manage the risks of its activities allowing it […]
19/09/2024
Majid Manzoor nominated for award
Nomination for Housing Today’s Top 30 Housing Champions List Our very own Neighbourhood Services Manager, Majid Manzoor, is to be featured in Housing Today’s prestigious Top 30 Housing Champions list. This list, set to be unveiled later in September, highlights the exceptional work being done by individuals in the social housing sector. The selection panel […]
16/09/2024
Council Leaders tour our latest developments
Great Places Hosts Council Leaders on tour of our latest Manchester developments Great Places Housing Group has hosted the Leader of Manchester City Council and the council’s Housing Lead on a visit to two of our affordable housing developments in Manchester city centre. Council Leader Cllr. Bev Craig and Cllr. Gavin White, Executive Member for […]
16/09/2024
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Bringing new life to Northmoor alleyways
Northmoor Alleyway Project highlights how Great Places and residents together can turn a neglected space into a vibrant community hub.
12/09/2024
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Great Places participates in Charity Bus Pull Event
Great Places supported the fight against homelessness by pulling a 10,800kg bus at the GM Mayor's Charity event, raising £500 for the cause.
11/09/2024
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Community clean-up day in Northmoor
Great Places' clean-up day in Longsight united residents to tackle litter and improve their neighbourhood and their community.
11/09/2024
Introducing Wybourn Works
Wybourn is one of ten areas across England to take part in the DWP's 'Jobs Plus' programme, kickstarting employability training.
10/09/2024
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Celebrating Starts at Home Day at Next Step
We celebrate ‘Starts at Home Day’ with a visit to Next Step in Withington, celebrating social housing and having a chat with our customers.