Five star house-builder Barratt Developments, which has a number of new homes developments in the Portsmouth area has built 520 homes in the region during the past year and brought more than £43 million to communities where it is constructing new developments.
The firm – which includes David Wilson Homes - has made more than £33.6 million in contributions to councils, as well as for infrastructure and affordable housing for local people. And it says the local economy has benefited from an additional £9.6 million of additional spending in shops and services from the residents of its new homes across the region. This spending alone supports more than 100 retail and service-related jobs.
Jon Green pictured right, operations director for Barratt Developments in the region, said: “It is well-known that Barratt creates and supports a significant number of jobs in areas where we are creating new homes. But we also bring additional investment to the communities surrounding our developments - as well as an extra boost to local economies.
“We feel it is particularly important to make our mark in a very positive way - leaving a lasting legacy within the new communities we are helping to create. And we do this in a number of ways - from job creation and introducing new facilities to the area, to protecting the environment. It is with great pride that we are bringing extra growth to the region, and we will be looking to continue our efforts throughout the coming year.”
Included within the company’s report shows Barratt Developments:
- Supported 1,400 jobs directly and through its contractors and suppliers
- Directly employed nine new graduates, trainees and apprentices
- 90% of components used in the construction process were manufactured in the UK
- Planted or retained 50,420 trees or shrubs on its developments
- 10.5 hectares of green space created through public open space and private gardens
- Generated £16.7m in tax to support public services.