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Look out for your rent booklet over the next few days.  Most rents will go up by 7.7% from 1 April 2024. We set our rents using Government guidance. To calculate the increase, we use the September 2023 Consumer Price Index plus 1%. This means they usually go up by slightly more than the rate […]

The More Positive Together (MPT) and MPT Steps programmes closed at the end of 2023 after six years helping people across the county – and Great Places were a major player. The projects were aimed at enhancing the skills and employment prospects of residents in some of Lancashire’s most deprived areas. The programme was delivered […]

Through a chat with Natasha Bernard (Working Wardrobe), we get to know more about this initiative to transform lives through the provision of professional attire.

In Salford, the collaboration between Great Places and Emmaus Salford has become a vital source of support for the local community.

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has opened a consultation around the timeframes which social landlords must follow when investigating and fixing any reported health hazards in their homes.

Great Places has started work on 50 new affordable homes in Doncaster as part of a major redevelopment scheme in the area. The homes are a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom houses and will be delivered in partnership with Harworth Group and partly funded by Homes England and will provide much-needed affordable housing to […]

To celebrate International Women’s Day in March we are offering a free five day DIY and home maintenance training for women. Are you female, over 18, unemployed or on low income? Learn skills including joinery, plumbing, plastering, tiling and more. Receive mentoring and career advice, the chance to gain a CSCS card, and access to […]

Every April, rents change across the country. We set our rents using Government guidance and to calculate the increase, we use the September 2023 Consumer Price Index plus 1%.  This means that rents usually go up by slightly more than the rate of inflation.  This year, for most of Great Places’ Neighbourhoods and Independence and […]

Free cooking classes this February and March in Chadderton. Join Cracking Good Food for a 6-week cooking course for fun, free 2-hour cooking workshops where we will share recipes, skills and tips for creating affordable, delicious nutritious food you can make time and time again. Over 18s only. We’d love to see you there! No […]