News & Blog
24/07/2024
Breaking down language barriers with SAVTE
How one organisation we’re supporting is thriving in its delivery of language lessons across Sheffield.
19/07/2024
Article by: Great Places
Creating Safe Homes: A success story in Salford
In Ordsall, our Neighbourhood team celebrated a significant achievement by assisting one of our customers to transform his living conditions.
18/07/2024
Plans submitted for LGBTQ+ Extra Care scheme
Great Places has submitted plans for its ‘first of a kind’ purpose-built majority LGBTQ+ Extra Care housing scheme in Whalley Range, south Manchester. Our Affordable Development Team has submitted proposals planned for the site of the former Spire Hospital on Russell Road, Whalley Range, which was demolished in 2019. The brownfield site has since remained […]
18/07/2024
Alison Dean and Steve Mather out and about in Oldham
Earlier this week, Alison Dean, our newly appointed Chief Executive, and Steve Mather, our Chief Property Officer, went on a tour of some of our stock in Oldham. This visit allowed Alison and Steve to talk to customers about their experiences with us and better understand some of the challenges. Overview of Alison and Steve’s […]
18/07/2024
Article by: Great Places
Nourishing more than bodies – Meals on Wheels
Knutsford charity and key partner of Great Places, The Welcome, is delivering more than meals through its Meals on Wheels service.
17/07/2024
Money Matters – Mark and Tracy’s Story
Our Money Matters Team is always on hand to provide support and advice for customers who may be struggling with the rising cost of living, trying to navigate what benefits they may be entitled to, or needing general budgeting advice. Cara Chisholm from the team recently helped Mark and Tracey (names changed) a couple in […]
17/07/2024
The Great Refresh at Pomona Gardens
Over in our supported living scheme, Pomona Gardens, the outdoor space is a much loved space with our customers - but it was recently in need of a refresh. We welcomed a group of helpful NHS volunteers last week, who transformed the space with some exciting new features.
17/07/2024
Article by: Great Places
A new way for customers to make payments
We are launching a new easier way for customers to make secure payments to us through an AllPay Payment Link.
17/07/2024
Green light for Bury development
Great Places Receives Green Light for £9.86 Million Supported Living Development in Bury Bury Council has approved our Affordable Development Team’s plans for its supported living apartments and affordable homes at Kemp Heaton Avenue in the borough. Plans for the £9.86 million development on a brownfield site between Bury Cemetery and the Peachment Place extra […]