Leading homebuilder Barratt Homes Mercia is marking 10 years of work at a major regeneration project in Nuneaton. 

The Camp Hill Regeneration Scheme, which was initially launched in 1999, was designed deliver transformational change to one of the most deprived wards in Warwickshire. 

The initiative was joined by Barratt Homes in 2010 and a series of pledges were outlined including the delivery of over 800 new homes over 10 to 12 years along with training and skills opportunities, community support and investment.

Barratt is currently constructing homes at the fourth and penultimate phase of development, called Saxon Meadows.

Some of the highlights of the last decade include:

·         The launch of Construction Award Multi Skills (CAMS) a programme for 14 to 16 year olds offering on site work experience alongside traditional GCSE subjects.

·         88% of labour sourced within 30 miles of the site, breaking the cycle of unemployment in the area.

·         The creation of the 'Discovery House' – an educational destination demonstrating the benefits of new houses and how they are built.

·         Regular donations to local primary schools including high visibility equipment for Walk to School Month.

·         Funding for summer camps for local children.

·         The project has won various awards over the years including: Silver for Best Partnership at the 2010 WhatHouse? Awards, Best Regeneration Project at the Housebuilder Awards 2011, and Silver for Best Brownfield Development in the WhatHouse Awards 2011.

·         Training of 5 apprentices

·         Visits from local and national VIPs including Chancellor at the time, George Osborne in 2014. 

·         Upgrades to Whittleford Park including a ridge and furrow, a network of footpaths and reintegrating plants in the area.

·         The creation of a collection of open spaces and play areas include a MUGA and outdoor gym.

Dominic Harman, Managing Director at Barratt Homes Mercia, said: “As a five star developer we aim to lead the way not only in the standard of homes that we build, but also in the legacy that we leave.

“Camp Hill has been an exciting project to be a part of from the very beginning and we are thrilled to see the community here flourishing.  

“The area is now becoming a sought-after place to live thanks to the hard work of all of the organisations involved in the scheme.

“Our final development, Saxon View, will be launching later this year and will provide more property seekers with the opportunity to live in this up and coming area. I would advise anyone interested to visit the website or call the sales line to book an appointment with a Sales Adviser.”

Currently available for sale at the development is a range of two bedroom apartments and three bedroom homes, with prices starting from, with prices starting from £125,000. 

Barratt Homes developments are now open on an appointment only basis, to make an appointment, or to speak with Barratt Homes' sales team, call 033 3355 8478 or visit www.barratthomes.co.uk.

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NOTES TO EDITORS:

1.     For further information about Barratt Homes please contact Emily Howett or Alice Warner 0116 247 1777 or emily@unsworthsugden.co.uk or alice@unsworthsugden.co.uk

2.     Barratt Homes is part of Barratt Developments PLC, a FTSE100 company

3.     Barratt was awarded a maximum five star rating for the 11th consecutive year in the 2020 Home Builders Federation Customer Satisfaction Survey

4.     Site managers working for Barratt Group won 92 awards for quality workmanship in the 2020 NHBC Pride in the Job Awards. Barratt has won more Pride in the Job awards than any other housebuilder for the last 15 years​