News & Blog

Great Places is proud to publish the impact report of our Raising Aspiration Project 22/23.

Work is now gaining pace with our plans for the first purpose-built LGBTQ+ majority Extra Care scheme in the UK at Russell Road. The initial pre-planning work has now been completed, and with Rowlinson Construction now in place, we’re looking to begin site investigations this week which will help to inform the design. There will […]

Great Places have linked up with Wyre Neighbourhood Policing Team and the Commando Intervention Scheme to help a group of young people from the Wyre area. The scheme is run by a former Royal Marine Commando and is registered with Lancashire County Council. The intention for the young people is to impart the values and […]

Andy Wilson, the resident Energy Advisor in our Money Matters Team provides his latest round up on the support on hand to help those who may be struggling with their energy bills. Get paid by your energy supplier! Outrageous as it sounds, most energy suppliers now run ‘energy saving sessions’ that pay customers back for […]

As the festive season gets in full swing this can also be quite a stressful time for some households as they face the added pressures of end of year celebrations with the need to balance their budgets. There’s no denying that in the past two Christmases this has been compounded with the added pressures of […]

Great Places and Countryside Partnerships welcomed Rochdale Borough Council to Calico Grove to see the development that has transformed the site of the former Royle Works in Castleton, Rochdale. The site was once home to the world’s largest cotton mill, but this was largely demolished by 1979. It is now being turned into a community […]

Cllr Caroline Jackson, Deputy Leader of Lancaster City Council and Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness at Lancaster City Council, joined us on a visit to our recently completed affordable development at Craven Court in Lancaster. Cllr Jackson and local Skerton ward councillors Sandra Thornberry, Martin Gawith and Robert Redfern were joined by Helen Spencer, 0ur […]

We are looking for up to seven customers to join our new Customer Committee and be the voice of our customers. It is a fantastic opportunity for customers to learn new skills, help shape our services, and earn £2,600 a year. Great Places’ ambition is to deliver excellent customer experience, providing outstanding services and support […]

Now that the weather has become cooler, moisture and condensation in homes can start to become a problem. Too much moisture in your home can lead to condensation, as well as damp and mould further down the line, which can be a serious issue for your home and health. Damp and mould affects almost one […]