Houses can be built on floodplains despite failing safety test, says high court Decision to allow 190 controversial new homes in north Somerset sparks campaign for change in the law The Guardian - UK · 10h ago
Edinburgh high-rise residents warned to leave homes amid safety concerns FAMILIES in a residential block of flats in Edinburgh which caught fire two years ago have been told they should leave their homes after a safety… The National (Scotland) · Jul 13
Quarter of women fleeing abuse unable to secure suitable refuge vacancy, new report finds The Independent launched its Brick by Brick campaign in response to the national shortage of refuge spaces The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
First family fleeing abuse get keys to The Independent’s safe haven Survivor of abuse handed keys to new safe house The Independent UK · Jun 19, 2025
Housing developer accused of 'vandalism' after 137 trees 'massacred' PERSIMMON Homes has been accused of “vandalism”, after Blairgowrie residents counted 137 trees “massacred” to provide drainage for a… The National (Scotland) · Jun 12, 2025
The house the Independent built: First safe haven for women fleeing domestic abuse is finished INDEPENDENT CAMPAIGN: An all-female team of decorators will add the last touches to the property which was built using funds raised by The Independent’s Brick by Brick campaign, in partnership with domestic abuse charity Refuge, writes Athena Stavrou The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025
Help To Buy alternative: 15% interest-free boost offered to first-time buyers with 5% deposit Those with a five per cent deposit will receive a 15 per cent interest-free ‘boost’ when they buy from Persimmon Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025
New plans for controversial Erskine waterfront housing development revealed Outline planning permission is being sought for the land between the Muthu Glasgow River Hotel and Kilpatrick Drive for a second time. Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023
More than 1,100 homes could be built on city outskirts in planned development A total of 1,114 homes could be built in a major development on the outskirts of Stirling. Persimmon Homes is consulting the local community on proposals for the next stage of their project – between Bannockburn and the Pirnhall M9 junction - which Daily Record · Jun 13, 2023
Wiltshire housing group Aster builds record number of new homes in 2022/23 Aster Group delivered 1,312 new properties in its last financial year Birmingham Post · May 22, 2023
Hucknall’s former Rolls-Royce site to expand as more new homes approved Housebuilder Persimmon Homes lodged the plans asking to build dozens of homes on the former industrial land Nottingham Post · May 3, 2023
The latest appointments, promotions and jobs news from across Wales New roles include at Cardiff Airport, MotoNovo, Thrive Women's Aid, Persimmon Homes and Eriez-Europe Birmingham Post · Apr 18, 2023
Persimmon Homes gets the green light for 266-home sustainable community outside Cheltenham 35% of the homes will be transferred to an affordable housing provider Birmingham Post · Mar 29, 2023
High tide leaves huge Barry Docks development partly under water Worrying pictures showed very high water levels at the sprawling estate on Saturday morning Wales Online · Mar 25, 2023
Wales Online · Mar 14, 2023 The town with 'absolutely horrendous traffic' where another 230 homes could be built Some residents say another major housing development in the area will place too much strain on services
Nottingham Post · Mar 1, 2023 Villagers worried Calverton 'being spoiled' by hundreds of new homes Altered plans have been put forward for 195 homes
Liverpool Echo · Feb 7, 2023 'Legendary' social club and football pitches where 'great times' were had It was loved in the city for more than 60 years
Liverpool Echo · Feb 3, 2023 Popular Liverpool social club and football pitches that 'everybody loved' It was at the heart of the community for decades and now a key feature of its past has been saved
Birmingham Post · Jan 30, 2023 On the move: The latest hires and promotions in Wales New roles include at Welsh Government, Principality Building Society, The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, and Zip World
Birmingham Post · Jan 6, 2023 Plans for 114 Gloucestershire homes near Tewkesbury approved Housebuilder Persimmon Homes’ Severn Valley division said its proposals would deliver new jobs, amenities, infrastructure and social housing
Liverpool Echo · Dec 15, 2022 124 homes and playground proposed on site near riverside park Developers say the new homes could contribute £3.3m to the local economy every year as well as £2.4m in council tax over ten years
Wales Online · Dec 6, 2022 New £300k homes riddled with faults and are freezing cold More than 140 residents have formed an action group to demand developer urgently correct catalogue of problems
Birmingham Post · Nov 22, 2022 Latest appointments and jobs news from the South West We take a look at some of the people in the region who have taken on new roles in recent weeks
Birmingham Post · Nov 7, 2022 November 2022 East Midlands movers and shakers News from Actons, Lawson West, Smith Partnership, Marchini Curran Associates, NG and others
Daily Record · Nov 4, 2022 Worker rushed to hospital after 'accident' on building site in Scots village Emergency crews raced to the Persimmon Homes building site in Midlothian this week.