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Mike Downey, Training and Awareness Lead, and Anthony Harrison-West, Sexual Health Manager, with “Patricia,” Renaissance UK’s events vehicle

08/05/2025

Great Places helps “Patricia” get a new look

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 […]

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08/05/2025

Enhancing affordable housing options in Sheffield

Great Places, working in partnership with Sheffield Housing Company (SHC) and Keepmoat, has added affordable homes to the Pennine Village development in Sheffield. This initiative is part of a broader effort to deliver 2,300 properties across 23 sites in Sheffield by the end of 2026. Great Places has acquired a mix of two, three, and […]

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02/05/2025

On the double at the Northern Housing Awards

Last night was one to remember at the Northern Housing Awards, with Great Places winning two prestigious awards! We’re delighted to say that we won both the Home Builder of the Year award and that The Docherty Project, our Independence and Wellbeing (I&W) scheme for people who are experiencing homelessness and alcohol dependency, won Supported/Sheltered […]

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28/04/2025

Staying gas-safe in your home

We take our responsibility seriously as your landlord to provide regular checks on your gas appliances. It’s always good to be vigilant, so here’s a brief overview of the potential risks to be aware of, what we’ll do to keep your home safe, and how you can stay gas-safe on a daily basis.

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23/04/2025

Are you claiming Universal Credit?

Don’t forget to update your journal with your rent change Your rent has now changed. Don’t forget to respond to your prompt in your journal from Universal Credit so you’re paid the correct rent. If you don’t respond to the prompt via your journal you will miss out on the money you’re entitled to for […]

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15/04/2025

Easter hours 2025

Our offices will be closed from 6pm on Thursday, 17th April until 8am on Tuesday, 22nd April due to the Easter break. During this time we will be operating an Emergency Only Service. If your repair falls into the emergency category you can call us on our local rate number 0300 123 1966, please listen to the options […]

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15/04/2025

MPs visit Wybourn Works employability programme

Louise Haigh MP, Clive Betts MP, and Cllr Laura Moynihan recently paid a visit to our JobsPlus site in Wybourn, Sheffield, to get a sense of the Wybourn Works programme and its early successes.

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07/04/2025

Peel Land completes land sale, boosting housing in Wigan

Peel Land completes land sale with Great Places and partners, boosting housing in Wigan Peel Land has completed the sale of the first 100 acres of its Mosley Common development site, marking a major milestone in delivering much-needed housing in Wigan. Completing on 4th April 2025, this deal sees Kellen Homes, acquire the land to […]

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07/04/2025

Plans submitted for first Grey Mare Lane development

Great Places submits plans for first Grey Mare Lane Neighbourhood development in East Manchester Great Places Housing Group has submitted its proposals for the first planned scheme to be delivered as part of the recently approved masterplan for the Grey Mare Lane neighbourhood in east Manchester. The affordable housing scheme of 82 apartments for social […]

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