News & Blog

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.

Great Places is urging customers to be aware of the potential dangers posed by lithium-ion batteries in e-bikes and e-scooters, following a rise in the number of related incidents in Greater Manchester.

Rents are changing in 2023 and for most of our customers will go up by 7%. Here are 5 things you may not know about what your rent pays for.

Work has started on our £3.2 million new build specialist supported living development in Stalybridge. Our specialist development on Grosvenor Street, will provide 17 self-contained apartments with 24 hour on-site care commissioned by the Tameside Adult Social Care Team. The plans will provide much-needed homes for adults within the local community needing health and wellbeing […]