Skip to main content
Go to homepage
Login to MyPlace

News & Blog

Insight Customer Scrutiny Group logo

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

Read Have your say through customer‑led scrutiny
Megaphone and calendar

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.

Read Legacy benefits are ending
Handover on Mount Road - people cutting ribbon

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.

Read First homes handed over at Mellands Park
Denise

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.

Read A fresh start for Denise
Line drawing of homes

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 […]

Read Making Your Home Your Own
Community Partnership Manager Aateeka Bashir, Neighbourhood Services Manager Mary Brown and Employability Coach Stacey Fletcher spoke to pupils at the Pleckgate High School jobs fair

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 […]

Read Great Places opens door to a career in housing
Insight Customer Scrutiny Group logo

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 […]

Read January Insight Customer Scrutiny update
Mayor meets customers at the Docherty Project

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 […]

Read Mayor Andy Burnham visits Docherty Project
Light bulb and plant leaves

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.

Read Celebrating Energy Saving Week: Home energy support and Winter Warmer giveaway
1 2 5 6 7 36 37