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Midlands News, News, Property

Leading Nottinghamshire housebuilder invests in the East Midlands

Leading housebuilders Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, based in Nottingham, has built 749 new homes in the region during the past year and has contributed over £92 million to the UK’s economic housing output.

The achievements are highlighted in a new report which measures the housebuilder’s social and economic contribution to the Midlands region over the past financial year (1st July 2020 to 30th June 2021).

During this time, the housebuilder has built properties across its developments in Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Warwickshire.

Included within the company’s socio-economic footprint are key figures relating to the company’s support for the housebuilding supply chain, local communities, environment, public services and employment. The figures show that the housebuilder:

  • Supported 1,377 jobs directly and through its contractors and suppliers.
  • Supported 466 subcontractor companies and 318 supplier companies.
  • Hired 20 apprentices, graduates and trainees on its programmes.
  • Created 15.01 acres of green space in the area for residents and the public to use.
  • Contributed £2.5 million locally including its Community Infrastructure Levy and S106 contributions.
  • Spent £9.5 million on physical works benefitting local communities including highway and environmental improvements and community facilities.

Mark Cotes, Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “As a leading housebuilder, we are very aware of the pivotal role we play in helping to boost the local economy.

“We are committed to a strategy that includes leaving a positive and lasting legacy in the communities in which we build homes, be that through job creation, bolstering surrounding businesses or enhancing and protecting the local environment.

“We are proud to be a major force in the growth and prosperity of our region, and look forward to continuing our work in 2022.”

The report on Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes’ Socio-Economic Footprint in 2021 was carried out by Lichfields planning and development consultancy.

For more information on Barratt and David Wilson Homes and the properties it has available, call 033 3355 8472 for Barratt Homes or 033 3355 8473 for David Wilson Homes. Alternatively, visit www.barratthomes.co.uk or www.dwh.co.uk.

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Lincolnshire homebuilder’s new developments to bring boost of over 480 jobs

David Wilson Homes North Midlands has announced that its new developments in Lincolnshire will underpin approximately 486 jobs for local people.

Off Len Pick Way in Bourne, David Wilson Homes is set to deliver a total of 141 new homes at The Willows, where workers in the area will also benefit from the jobs throughout the development process.

The housebuilders predominately employ local sub-contractors and tradesmen, including apprentices, so local businesses and people will benefit directly from the jobs.

Mark Cotes, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “Our new developments in Bourne will provide much needed housing in the Lincolnshire area. This is also great news for the local economy with the jobs that will be underpinned whilst we’re building the new homes.

“We aim to support local sub-contractors and tradesmen where possible to ensure the areas in which we build benefit directly from our developments.

“Our dedicated team at David Wilson Homes is very much looking forward to helping people find the right homes for them, with the great variety of homes available across the two new developments.”

Homebuyers moving to The Willows can enjoy plenty of local countryside walks as well as a variety of schools which are less than a mile away, including Bourne Elsea Park Primary School.

For more information on The Willows, call the sales team on 033 3355 8472. Alternatively, visit www.dwh.co.uk.

News, Property, Property Buyer News, South East England News

Homebuilder provides its top five walking locations in Abingdon for National Walking Month

For National Walking Month, Oxfordshire developer David Wilson Homes Southern is offering a list of scenic riverside walks near its Kings Gate and Abbey Fields developments in Abingdon-on-Thames.

National Walking Month – which lasts through the whole of the month of May and is run by health charity Living Streets – aims to get people out into their local area, be active and appreciate all nature has to offer while taking a scenic walk.

This year’s theme is #Try20, and Living Streets is encouraging everyone who is capable to try walking for a minimum of 20 minutes a day for the duration of the month.

David Wilson Homes’ Kings Gate and Abbey Fields developments, both approximately a 20-minute drive from Oxford, are ideally placed for both short and long walks. Whether you’re looking for a stroll along the River Thames to Oxford or a heritage walk through Abingdon itself, you’re sure to find a walk you’ll love in this picturesque area.

For those new to the area, David Wilson Homes has curated a top five list of local walks:

 

Walk along the Thames from Abingdon to Oxford

    • Taking just under four hours at a brisk pace, this walk is for those ramblers who like to make a day of their excursions. The trail starts with a walk through a small wooded area before following the River Thames to Oxford.

Abingdon Abbey Heritage Trail

    • If you’re looking to learn more about the local history, the Heritage Trail is perfect for you. The route takes you past St Nicolas Church, Roysse Court, the old site of Abingdon School, St John’s Hospital, the Abbey buildings and gardens and Barton Court ruins, with the option of walking back along the river. This walk is the perfect way to get to know your local area.

1556 Boundary Walk

    • This walk can be done on your own or as part of a walking tour. Traditionally done on New Year’s Day, this walk takes you around the boundaries as they were when the town was granted its royal charter in 1556. The whole walk will take you about two hours as you walk the three miles from the Market Place to Abingdon Lock.

Abingdon Waterways Walk

    • This eight-mile walk will usually take about four hours to complete and will take you to Culham Lock where you will be treated to the best view of Abingdon. The walk along the Thames path offers a calming waterside ramble, with pubs available along the way for refreshments.

Thrupp Lake

    • On the outskirts of Abingdon near Radley, The Earth Trust have created a walk around Thrupp Lake. The walk around the lake takes an average of 40 minutes and features a boardwalk along the water’s edge and a bird hide where you can watch the local wildlife.

A variety of one, three, and four bedroom homes are available at Kings Gate and four and five bedroom homes are available at Abbey Fields.

More information on the homes at Kings Gate and Abbey Fields can be found by visiting the David Wilson Homes website, or by calling 033 3355 8487.

News, Property News, South East

Homebuilder provides its top five walking locations in Aldershot for National Walking Month

For National Walking Month, Hampshire developer David Wilson Homes Southern is offering a list of scenic walks near its Bruneval Gardens development in Aldershot.

National Walking Month – which lasts through the whole of the month of May and is run by health charity Living Streets – aims to get people out into their local area, be active and appreciate all nature has to offer while taking a peaceful walk.

This year’s theme is #Try20, and Living Streets is encouraging everyone who is capable to try walking for a minimum of 20 minutes a day for the duration of the month.

David Wilson Homes’ Bruneval Gardens development, located on Pennefather’s Road, is ideally placed for both short and long walks in a variety of environments ranging from a casual stroll around Rowhill Nature Reserve, all the way to an extended walk along the Basingstoke Canal.

For those new to the area, David Wilson Homes has curated a list of recommended walks in the local area:

 

Walk through the town of Aldershot

  • Once a former village, Aldershot is known as being ‘the home of the British Army’ which offers fascinating insight into military history. A walk from our Bruneval Gardens along the High Street and back is the perfect length for the #Try20 challenge, and a great opportunity to view the thriving new neighbourhood.

 

Adventure through the Wellesley Woodlands

  • This stunning beauty spot is a fantastic place to enjoy a longer walk, perhaps over the weekend, with over 100 hectares of woodlands, wildlife habitats and lakes to explore. We recommend trying out one of the six routes around the area including the Chesnut, Oak, Beech, Plane, Holy and Birch Trails.

 

Farnham Park

  • Located a three mile walk from the development, this family-friendly location has plenty of opportunities for a leisurely walk, while taking in the scenery. It is the perfect spot for a picnic, with a café serving snacks, drinks, and lunches to take away.

 

Brickfields Country Park

  • One of the smallest country parks in Britain, this hidden gem is situated just over a mile from Bruneval Gardens and is perfect for a peaceful stroll. Enjoy walking through the many pathways across the area, as well as feeding the ducks in the nearby pond.

A variety of new homes are available at Bruneval Gardens, with David Wilson Homes offering a diverse range of one and two bedroom properties suitable for first-time buyers, professional couples and growing families.

More information on the properties available at Bruneval Gardens can be found by visiting https://www.dwh.co.uk/new-homes/dev001541-bruneval-gardens/, or by calling the sales team on 033 3355 8487.

Environment, Environment News, News, Property, South East

Norwich school receives hedgehog home from housebuilder to help prickly pursuit

A school in Rackheath has received a hedgehog home donation for National Hedgehog Awareness Week, to help reverse the decline of the species.

Developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes donated the habitat as part of the annual National Hedgehog Awareness Week, which took place at the beginning of May.

The awareness week is organised by the British Hedgehog Preservation Society, and aims to highlight the issues hedgehogs face, whilst providing solutions for what people can do to support them.

Following the society’s suggestion to buy or build a hedgehog home, the housebuilder donated a ‘hogitat’ hedgehog home to Rackheath Primary School, located on Willoughby Way near the developer’s Woodland Heath development.

Helen Grogutt, Class Teacher at Rackheath Primary School, said: “We often find a hungry hedgehog within the school grounds so it is lovely to have a safe home for them where we can put some food and water.

“The children were very excited when it arrived and have been keen to find out what type of food we should leave out for hedgehogs. We are fortunate in having a lovely wildlife area with a bug hotel and will initially place our new hedgehog home here and hope for visitors!

“We are very grateful to Barratt and David Wilson homes for this gift.”

As of July 2020, the British hedgehog was officially classified as vulnerable to extinction, meaning it is more important than ever to protect our prickly neighbours.

Annette Hurst, Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties, said: “As a leading housebuilder, we know that home is where the heart is and that’s true for all types of residents, human or otherwise!

“We hope our donation will give local hedgehogs protection and a safe home at Rackheath Primary School, whilst also encouraging the pupils to consider the wildlife near their own homes.”

Woodland Heath is a development of three and four bedroom homes, offering the perfect village lifestyle while also boasting great commuter links to Norwich city centre, with Norwich Railway Station and Norwich International Airport just a short commute away.

For more information about the new homes being built at Woodland Heath, call the Barratt Homes sales team on 033 3355 8488 or the David Wilson Homes sales team on 033 3355 8489. Alternatively, you can visit www.barratthomes.co.uk or www.dwh.co.uk.

Charity & CSR, News, South East

Essex homebuilder donates over £7,000 to homeless charity

Chelmsford-based Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties has made a donation of £7,700 to CHESS Homeless (Church Homeless Emergency Support Scheme), one of its Charities of the Year for 2022.

CHESS operates 13 properties in Chelmsford that offer temporary accommodation and support services for up to 66 single homeless adults. The charity ensures that people who find themselves homeless are given the support they need to move forward and live a good, independent life.

Matt Cranfield, Finance Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties, presented the donation to Lynne Dejoodt, Marketing and Fundraising Manager at CHESS.

Lynne commented: “We were excited at the opportunity to share the work that we do with a local business and build a relationship with Barratt and David Wilson Homes.

“Our services have more than doubled in a very short space of time. This does mean with our extra residents and properties the running costs are much higher, especially with the rise in energy costs and food. The donation from Barratt and David Wilson Homes will go some way to relieving the pressure.

“We would like to thank Barratt and David Wilson Homes for choosing CHESS as a charity partner. The last few years haven’t been what we expected and we appreciate the efforts they have gone to raise these funds for us.

“The services we provide are a lifeline for people in our community and we are thrilled that Barratt and David Wilson Homes chose to support our efforts.”

Managing Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties, Simon Wood, said: “We fully appreciate our responsibility to contribute to our local community. With the rising cost of living, we know that now more than ever, charities like CHESS are essential in our society.

“At Barratt and David Wilson Homes, we are proud to support such an important charity. I would like to thank all our staff for helping to raise this money that will help CHESS continue their vital work.”

CHESS will be running new fundraising events throughout the year, including their annual Sleep Out and a Summer Fun Day. To find out more, visit https://chesshomeless.org/.

For more information on the new homes being built by Barratt and David Wilson Homes in Essex, visit barratthomes.co.uk or dwh.co.uk.

News, Property

Nottinghamshire housebuilder makes grand gesture to homeless charity

Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has recently made a £1,000 donation to a Stapleford-based charity which supports young people who have experienced homelessness, and those who are at risk.

Broxtowe Youth Homelessness helps people aged between 16 and 25 to not only prevent homelessness in the first instance, but also to provide those already without a home with the help they need to rebuild their lives and empower them to successfully move on.

The contribution from Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes is part of the developer’s Community Fund scheme and will go towards the charity’s Care 2 Work project, which involves working with young people in the care of Nottinghamshire County Council and providing them with employability skills and relevant work placements.

Jessica Brannan, Manager at Broxtowe Youth Homelessness, said: “We had been in discussion about working with Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes on another project, however sadly it wasn’t possible due to COVID-19.

“Due to the relationship we had built with the developer and its interest in the work we do, the company wanted to support us in another way and decided to make a donation. It meant a lot that they had got to know what we do and felt passionate enough to find another way to support us.

“It has been a very difficult period for us with many of our services having to shut and various funding being delayed. We were able to continue offering advice to acute cases but the work we do to prevent homelessness and help people move on from homelessness was paused.

“Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes builds new communities and I think it’s great that it supports the wider community around its developments.”

Broxtowe Youth Homelessness was established in 1984 and has since continued to mitigate the impact of youth homelessness throughout Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.

Jack Sherman, Marketing Manager at Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “We are very proud to be supporting such a brilliant charity, which is doing an excellent job of helping to tackle homelessness within the local community.

“For many of us, it is easy to forget how fortunate we are in our daily lives, and that’s why it is important to think about how we can help others who are in need of a helping hand.”

Mark Cotes, Managing Director at Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “The work that Broxtowe Youth Homelessness carries out in the East Midlands to help minimise youth homelessness is admirable.

“We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to contribute to the Care 2 Work project through our Community Fund scheme. This provides disadvantaged young people with an excellent opportunity to rebuild their lives and develop key skills for employment.”

For more information on how to support Broxtowe Youth Homelessness, visit https://broxtoweyouthhomeless.org.uk/.

Barratt Homes is delivering new homes in Nottinghamshire and supporting the communities in which it builds. David Wilson Homes has also started building a range of properties at its Old Mill Farm development in Brinsley.

For information about the properties Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes is building in the area, visit www.barratthomes.co.uk or www.dwh.co.uk.

Charity & CSR, News, Property, South East

Essex foodbank benefits from housebuilder’s egg-themed donation

A kind-hearted housebuilder has donated more than 20 baskets of Easter eggs to Chelmsford Foodbank for local people to enjoy.

Developer Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties – which is headquartered in Chelmsford and builds new homes across the county – has provided the foodbank with baskets full of seasonal treats to help spread happiness after Easter.

Sales Director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties, Annette Hurst, delivered the supplies to the foodbank for its beneficiaries to enjoy.

Clive Pickett, Volunteer at Chelmsford Foodbank, said: “On behalf of all those in food poverty in our city who have received some of the Easter eggs for their families, thank you to Barratt and David Wilson Homes for thinking of us and them at this special time of year. We are so grateful of the support.”

Located on Beehive Lane, Chelmsford Foodbank is part of a nationwide network supported by the Trussell Trust, a charity that works to end hunger and poverty in the UK. They provide three-day emergency food parcels to those in need, as well as providing users with toiletries and other additional items, such as pet food.

Annette said: “It was a pleasure to be able to donate Easter eggs for local people to enjoy. As well as building new homes for the community, we have a strong belief in supporting the areas where we build and strengthening our relationship with the local community.

“Chelmsford Foodbank plays such an important role in helping vulnerable people in the area, and we hope to be able to continue to support the commendable work that they do.”

Food collection points are located in Chelmsford at local superstores, including Tesco on Princes Road, Asda at Chelmer Village Centre, and Asda South Woodham Ferrers.

Chelmsford Foodbank is open Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 12:30pm.

Items which the foodbank is currently in need of include crisps, sponge puddings, cuppa soups, powdered custard sachets, tea bags, long life fruit juice, long life milk, and powdered potato sachets.

For more information on the foodbank or to make a donation, visit https://chelmsford.foodbank.org.uk/.

 

More information on the homes being built by Barratt and David Wilson Homes Eastern Counties can be found by visiting www.barratthomes.co.uk or www.dwh.co.uk, or calling 033 3355 8488 (Barratt Homes) or 033 3355 8489 (David Wilson Homes).

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Eyes on the sky: East Leake pupils benefit from donation of bird watching kits

Pupils at a primary school in East Leake are furthering their efforts to observe and help local birds, thanks to a donation from a local housing developer.

Leading housebuilder David Wilson Homes – which is building a range of properties at The Skylarks in the village – has donated £200 worth of bird watching kits to Brookside Primary School, to enable schoolchildren to continue their birdwatching efforts as spring approaches.

The bird watching kits donated by the housebuilder contained sets of mini binoculars, bird feeders and bird food.

The RSPB’s Big Schools’ Birdwatch, which took place throughout January and February, enabled schools to take part in a countrywide project to monitor birds in their local areas.

Brookside Primary School took part in the event, which helped to educate children about local birds and inspire pupils to celebrate the species that regularly flock to their gardens.

Gary Kenny, Headteacher at Brookside Primary School, said: “The donation of bird watching kits and feed has been welcomed here at Brookside School. Our children have enthusiastically watched the bird species visit the feeding stations and learned about the types of birds they share their locality with. Thank you to David Wilson Homes for the kind donation.’’

Rachael Harrison, Sales Director at David Wilson Homes East Midlands, said: “To thank Brookside Primary School pupils for their impeccable efforts during the Big Schools’ Birdwatch, we wanted to pass on our kits which we hope will help attract more birds to their school’s grounds.

“We hope our donation will benefit the school’s birdwatchers and provide a more eco-friendly environment, providing local birds with greater access to vital resources.”

For more information on the properties David Wilson Homes is building at The Skylarks, visit https://www.dwh.co.uk/new-homes/dev001010-the-skylarks/ or call the sales team on 033 3355 8483.

Charity & CSR, Construction, News, South East

Berkshire children’s disability charity receives £1,000 donation from homebuilder

David Wilson Homes Southern has given its support to PALS (Partners For Active Leisure Scheme) West Berkshire with a £1,000 donation towards the charity which provides support for children and young people with physical disabilities.

In the West Berkshire area, PALS currently works with 40 families and provides parents with some wonderful options for their children to feel happy and part of a wider movement.

In reaching out to its local communities, the leading developer made the grand gesture as part of its Community Fund scheme to help the charity continue to meet the needs of its members and their families.

Helen Randall, Manager at PALS (West Berkshire), said: “We’re surprised but thrilled to have received the donation. We’d like to say a huge thank you to David Wilson Homes for choosing to support us through its Community Fund scheme. We’re hugely appreciative.

“We remain heavily reliant on voluntary donations from companies, trusts and foundations and individuals donating and fundraising for us.

“Without the public’s kind and generous backing, we wouldn’t be able to offer what we do for our families. Thanks to David Wilson Homes’ fantastic gesture, we can be there when it matters for our families, and provide a well-earned rest for parents while their children have a great time with us.”

PALS (West Berkshire)’s services include running an afterschool club and a youth group, as well as a range of activity-themed days out for those under their care. Popular pastimes include abseiling and sailing.

Campbell Gregg, Managing Director at David Wilson Homes Southern, said: “PALS carries out admirable work in West Berkshire and we’re proud that we can support the charity in continuing to make a difference to so many lives in the local community.

“The role of our Community Fund scheme is to back the wonderful charities and organisations in the areas in which we build and we’re thrilled we’ve been able to support PALS (West Berkshire) with our donation.”

For more information about PALS (West Berkshire), visit http://www.palsweb.org.uk/.

 

To find out more about David Wilson Homes, visit www.dwh.co.uk.