News & Blog
16/07/2024
£6.4m secured for affordable homes
Great Places secures £6.4m for affordable homes programme from GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) Brownfield Fund Great Places’ Affordable Development Team is set to build 423 homes thanks to £6.4m it has secured from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) Brownfield Housing Fund. The funding from the GMCA’s Brownfield Fund looks to support delivery of […]
10/07/2024
Article by: Great Places
Alison Dean visits schemes as new CEO
Last week, Alison Dean, our new Chief Executive began her new role by getting out and about with colleagues across the South region.
08/07/2024
Article by: Great Places
Here For Our Customers – our new Corporate Plan is now live!
We are delighted to launch our new Corporate Plan, ‘Here for our customers’, our ambitious plan to be Great for our customers, Great for our homes and communities, and Great for our business. More than 700 customers have helped to shape this plan through an extensive consultation, and we would like to thank everyone for […]
08/07/2024
Article by: Great Places
Boosting Salford kids’ confidence and fitness
Two Salford primary schools are boosting kids' fitness and life skills through new sports activities, thanks to Great Places and Salford Red Devils Foundation.
05/07/2024
Celebrating The Manor Park Food Club
We are delighted to share our first impact report for Manor Park Food Hub, a project in collaboration with The Bread and Butter Thing.
04/07/2024
Making Manchester Fairer
The deadline for applications has now closed. Apply to join the Making Manchester Fairer Community Forum with Manchester City Council. Manchester City Council (MCC) want to hear from passionate people from across Manchester whose experiences and ideas will shape how we provide opportunities for and improve the health of Manchester residents. MCC wants to create […]
03/07/2024
Article by: Great Places
Meadow Lodge Art Day: A celebration of creativity and community
Meadow Lodge became a hub of creativity and collaboration as it celebrated Art Day with residents, a local artist, and the Great Places community.
27/06/2024
Article by: Great Places
Supporting Salford’s young people
In the streets of Salford, a collaborative effort between Great Places and The Mancunian Way is making a difference.
26/06/2024
Article by: Great Places
A Day with Majid Manzoor – NSM
Exploring Community Care spending one day with Great Places' Frontline Facilitator.