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19/08/2026
Article by: Great Places
Alison spends time with colleagues on South region visit
CEO gets out and about to learn more about services across the South region.
18/08/2026
Plug-in solar panels – permission required!
New plug-in solar panels will soon be available to buy in the UK, but as with any alteration to a property - you must get written permission.
13/08/2026
Ribbon cut on groundbreaking affordable homes scheme for NHS workers in Blackburn
The ribbon has been officially cut on a pioneering affordable housing scheme for NHS workers in Blackburn, the first of its kind in the borough. Great Places Housing Group welcomed the Leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council, Councillor Phil Riley, along with representatives from Homes England and developers Keepmoat, to Attlee House at Water’s Edge […]
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.