'Five star' Nottinghamshire housing developer 'helping to boost' the economy

Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands has constructed 622 homes in its operational area in the past 12 months and contributed more than £102 million to the UK’s economic output.

The achievements are highlighted in a new report which measures the housebuilder’s social and economic contribution to the Midlands over the past financial year.

Mark Cotes, managing director at Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Midlands, said: “As a five star housebuilder, we are very aware of the vital 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.

“This can be through anything including job creation, strengthening surrounding businesses or enhancing and protecting the local environment.

“We are very proud to be a major force in the growth and prosperity of the region, and look forward to continuing our work in 2021.”

The housebuilder also supported 1,580 jobs directly and through its contractors and suppliers, supported 540 subcontractor companies and manufactured 90 per cent of its components in the UK and hired 19 graduates, apprentices and trainees on various employment programmes.

The report on Barratt and David Wilson Homes’ socio-economic footprint in 2020 was carried out by planning consultant, Nathaniel Lichfield & Partners (NLP).

Barratt Homes is currently building a range of properties in Nottinghamshire, including in Berry Hill in Mansfield.

David Wilson Homes has also recently launched its brand new Thoresby Vale development in Edwinstowe.