News & Blog
17/07/2024
Money Matters – Mark and Tracy’s Story
Our Money Matters Team is always on hand to provide support and advice for customers who may be struggling with the rising cost of living, trying to navigate what benefits they may be entitled to, or needing general budgeting advice. Cara Chisholm from the team recently helped Mark and Tracey (names changed) a couple in […]
17/07/2024
The Great Refresh at Pomona Gardens
Over in our supported living scheme, Pomona Gardens, the outdoor space is a much loved space with our customers - but it was recently in need of a refresh. We welcomed a group of helpful NHS volunteers last week, who transformed the space with some exciting new features.
17/07/2024
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A new way for customers to make payments
We are launching a new easier way for customers to make secure payments to us through an AllPay Payment Link.
17/07/2024
Green light for Bury development
Great Places Receives Green Light for £9.86 Million Supported Living Development in Bury Bury Council has approved our Affordable Development Team’s plans for its supported living apartments and affordable homes at Kemp Heaton Avenue in the borough. Plans for the £9.86 million development on a brownfield site between Bury Cemetery and the Peachment Place extra […]
16/07/2024
£6.4m secured for affordable homes
Great Places secures £6.4m for affordable homes programme from GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) Brownfield Fund Great Places’ Affordable Development Team is set to build 423 homes thanks to £6.4m it has secured from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s (GMCA) Brownfield Housing Fund. The funding from the GMCA’s Brownfield Fund looks to support delivery of […]
10/07/2024
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Alison Dean visits schemes as new CEO
Last week, Alison Dean, our new Chief Executive began her new role by getting out and about with colleagues across the South region.
08/07/2024
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Our new Corporate Plan is live!
We are delighted to launch our new Corporate Plan, ‘Here for our customers’, our ambitious plan to be Great for our customers, Great for our homes and communities, and Great for our business. More than 700 customers have helped to shape this plan through an extensive consultation, and we would like to thank everyone for […]
08/07/2024
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Boosting Salford kids’ confidence and fitness
Two Salford primary schools are boosting kids' fitness and life skills through new sports activities, thanks to Great Places and Salford Red Devils Foundation.
05/07/2024
Celebrating The Manor Park Food Club
We are delighted to share our first impact report for Manor Park Food Hub, a project in collaboration with The Bread and Butter Thing.