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06/05/2026
Article by: Great Places
The Renters’ Rights Act
Your questions answered You may have seen or heard about changes to renting laws called the Renters’ Rights Act, which came into effect on Friday 1 May. These new laws give tenants in the private rented sector more rights, including ending fixed-term tenancies and abolishing “no fault” evictions. As this phase only applies to the […]
05/05/2026
Great Places funding helps transform men’s wellbeing through football in Bolton
Over the past two years, Great Places has supported the Bolton Manbassadors Football group, now one of the most impactful community projects helping men across Bolton improve their wellbeing, confidence and social connection. When the free sessions first launched, turnout was low. Many men felt that because the sessions were linked to mental health support, […]
01/05/2026
Working together to keep our communities safe
Everyone deserves to feel safe and comfortable at home. That’s why we take antisocial behaviour (ASB) very seriously and always work closely with partners to put things right. ASB can take many forms, but at its heart, it’s about behaviour that causes stress or makes people feel unsafe. When these problems go on for a […]
Great Places Housing Group
Social purpose is at the heart of Great Places Housing Group. A not-for-profit organisation, Great Places owns over 26,000 affordable homes in more than 30 local authority areas across the North West and South Yorkshire. In 2024/25 Great Places delivered 726 new affordable homes and sold 196 homes for shared ownership. It invested over £230 million into building new homes as well as running a wide range of projects and initiatives to help our customers and their communities. It currently has over 2,300 homes on site.