Bardon’s Barratt Developments Government urged not to ‘call Joins National Pledge to Boost Career Opportunities in’ homes plan ‘CALLING IN’ a major housing proposal would be inappropriate and delay the delivery of much-needed new homes, says the leader of Leicestershire County Council. Council leader, Nick Rushton, has written to Robert Jenrick, Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, following a request from Alberto Costa MP for the application to be determined by the Secretary of State. The proposal to create up to 2,750 new homes, community facilities and business space near Lutterworth was approved by Harborough District Council’s Planning Committee in July. The letter states that the proposal is fully in line with Harborough’s local plan and includes a compliant amount of affordable housing. It recognises that some residents have concerns but adds that these have already been scrutinised in public by a planning inspector through the relatively recent local plan process - and then through the planning application process, resulting in a recommendation that the scheme be approved by Harborough District Council’s planners and a democratic decision by the Planning Committee. Mr Costa’s contribution speaking in support of the application at the committee meeting is also mentioned. Nick Rushton, county council leader, said: “It is understandable that as the local MP, Mr Costa thinks it is necessary to ask local residents for their views, but it is disingenuous if it raises expectations that development at Lutterworth East will not take place. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ...>
FOLLOWING a launch event at Coalville’s Stephenson College on Wednesday 21st October, Barratt Developments PLC – based in Bardon - has unveiled a new action plan to increase access to career opportunities in the Barratt - (L-R) Rt Hon Justine Greening, Rob Tansey (HR housebuilding Director at Barratt Developments) and Ben Doody (Apprentice) sector.
The Social Mobility Pledge, co-founded by former Secretary of State for Education, Rt Hon Justine Greening, is set to ensure more people are able to progress in careers, unhindered by their background or lack of connections. As a signatory to the Pledge, Bardon-based Barratt Developments is one of a pioneering group of UK businesses and universities aiming to set a new and higher standard on boosting social mobility in Britain, with boardroom focus on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues. As part of the launch event, Justine Greening was given an insight into the leading developer’s action plan and also had the chance to meet with a couple of apprentices who shared their stories of the opportunities presented to them whilst working for Barratt Developments. Justine said: “Achieving true social mobility in Britain and levelling up our country is a huge CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 ...>
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