News & Blog
19/02/2026
Have your say through customer‑led scrutiny
Insight is exploring "What Matters Most" to customers, using feedback you’ve already shared to help shape a new Code of Conduct
18/02/2026
Article by: Great Places
Legacy benefits are ending
All legacy benefits will end by 31 March 2026. If you still receive one of the benefits, you must move to Universal Credit by the deadline in your migration notice letter or your payments will stop.
16/02/2026
First homes handed over at Mellands Park
The first affordable homes at a major new development in Gorton have been handed over to Great Places, marking a significant milestone for the Mellands Park scheme.
11/02/2026
Article by: Great Places
A fresh start for Denise
A life-changing move has given long term customer Denise Downes renewed independence, wellbeing and a deeper connection to her community.
09/02/2026
Making Your Home Your Own
Our New Policy to Support Customer Improvements At Great Places, we know that your home is more than just a place to live – it’s where life happens. That’s why we’ve introduced our Customer Home Improvement Policy, designed to give you clear guidance and support if you’re thinking about making improvements to your home. You can find our more information on our dedicated […]
06/02/2026
Great Places opens door to a career in housing
Great Places was represented at a Blackburn careers fair to talk to school pupils about working in social housing. The event, at Pleckgate High School, allowed pupil from years 9, 10 and 11, to meet with a host of organisations including employers, businesses and training providers giving advice on job roles and raising aspirations of […]
28/01/2026
January Insight Customer Scrutiny update
Insight’s latest scrutiny is focusing on what makes a service a great experience for customers. By reviewing feedback and insights gathered from complaints, and other consultations the group will highlight what customers say works well and where improvements could make the biggest difference. This work will help ensure our services continue to meet the needs […]
22/01/2026
Mayor Andy Burnham visits Docherty Project
A visit by the Mayor to our award‑winning Docherty Project tackling homelessness Great Places recently welcomed Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to its award-winning Docherty Project in Rusholme, to see first-hand how its specialist Independence & Wellbeing scheme is supporting people experiencing homelessness alongside alcohol dependency. During the visit, the Mayor met customers and colleagues […]
20/01/2026
Article by: Great Places
Celebrating Energy Saving Week: Home energy support and Winter Warmer giveaway
Stay warm, save money and make your home more energy‑efficient this winter with our support throughout Energy Saving Week.