Vistry Group

We are delighted to share that our company charity for 2025 is Cancer Research UK (CRUK).   A charity and cause close to many of our hearts, this brilliant charity was selected following a colleague vote.   We’re looking forward to raising funds and awareness of its work across our regions as well as learn more about how to reduce the risk of cancer and spot the early signs.   Nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime and we are proud to support the research that will beat it. https://lnkd.in/ew5EtiKe

We are excited to unveil a unique new mural at Greenwich Millennium Village, created by students from Millennium Primary School as part of a special project with Countryside Homes (part of Vistry Group), Taylor Wimpey plc, and the Mayor of London. Students from Reception to Year Six were invited to design pieces that reflect their local community and environment. Their vibrant artwork has been transformed into a colourful hoarding, adding life to the area during construction. Tracey Mayne, Sales and Marketing Director at Vistry Eastern Counties, shared: "We’re delighted to have worked closely with Millennium Primary School on this fantastic project. It’s been a great opportunity for the children to get involved creatively while contributing to the local environment they are part of. Their hard work and talent will be on full display for everyone in the neighbourhood to see…” This project highlights the strong bond between the school and the growing community at GMV, showcasing creativity, unity, and local talent.

Throughout 2024 colleagues went above and beyond supporting SSAFA the Armed Forces charity, and we are delighted to have broken our record for the most raised in a charity partnership.   Holding events and taking on challenges over the year, Vistry colleagues raised a record-breaking £686,072 for SSAFA. Clare Bates, Chief People Officer and General Counsel, said: “Vistry Group is proud of its commitments to the armed forces community, and we are delighted with the success of our 2024 partnership with SSAFA. The dedication of Vistry colleagues and the support from our supply chain for this worthy cause has been outstanding. “As an Armed Forces Covenant Signatory and with many veterans and reservists within the business or families of those who have served or are serving, colleagues have been filled with enthusiasm and gone above and beyond raising funds and awareness for the charity.   “SSAFA has really resonated with colleagues throughout the business, and this is demonstrated by our record-breaking final fundraising figure.”   Sir Andrew, SSAFA CEO said: Lieutenant General Sir Andrew Gregory, SSAFA’s CEO, commented, saying: “SSAFA is immensely proud of the help we provide, in many different ways, to around 60,000 serving members of the British Armed Forces, veterans and their families each year.   “And so we were delighted that Vistry Group chose SSAFA to be its charity partner for 2024.   “Vistry Group is a great supporter of the military community, not least by reskilling and employing veterans and reservists; It rightly holds an Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Gold Award, and our values and commitments strongly align, so we knew Vistry, and its staff would make a huge effort. “However, even the most optimistic among us couldn’t have predicted not only the staggering amount raised, but the supreme effort each Vistry staff member put in to make it happen.   “My sincere thanks to all at Vistry for their remarkable achievement.” https://lnkd.in/esUtuZHf

A huge well done and congratulations to Louis Brooker, South East Midlands who won the National Site Manager of the Year award in the LABC Warranty Site Manager Awards last night. 🏘️ 🥇

Today, over 80 property professional from around the midlands joined TheBusinessDesk.com to hear Adam Daniels talking about housebuilding in partnerships within the Midlands at the property lunch. Adam shared fantastic news about the two big brownfield developments that we have just secured in Longbridge and City Hospital in Birmingham whilst exploring Vistry’s unique partnership business model and the way we build at scale and pace.

Vistry Group has secured planning approval to build 140 new homes in Earl Shilton, Leicestershire, in partnership with Places for People. This £31m development will provide a mix of one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes, including 83 affordable properties, designed to meet the growing housing needs of the area. Construction will start in Spring 2025, with homes built using modern methods of construction to reduce carbon emissions, supporting both sustainability and community growth. The development will also offer green open spaces and be located within walking distance of the historic 11th-century Earl Shilton Castle. Andy Reynolds MD of Vistry South East Midlands, said: “We are thrilled to have secured planning permission to start work on these much-needed mixed-tenure homes in the historic town of Earl Shilton. Working in partnership with Places for People means that this development will not only meet the housing needs of the area but will blend family-friendly homes and green open spaces...” We are looking forward to helping to create a thriving, family-friendly community in this historic town.

We are delighted to announce that we’ve received approval to deliver a further 50 new high-quality affordable homes at our St Michael’s Hurst development in Bishop’s Stortford, in partnership with Paradigm Housing Group. This next phase will introduce a range of new homes tailored to meet the needs of local residents, including one and two-bedroom apartments and two-to-four-bedroom homes. Once complete, the entire development will offer 529 new homes, a country park, and green open spaces featuring play areas. Construction on this latest phase is set to start at the beginning of 2025, with all homes anticipated to be completed by Summer 2026. A huge thank you to everyone involved in achieving this important milestone and continuing our vision to deliver much-needed, high-quality homes and vibrant communities.

We are pleased to share that we have now exchanged contracts with Homes England to deliver 750 new homes on the site of the former City Hospital on Dudley Road in Birmingham. This transformative regeneration project will blend affordable, private, and rental homes to meet the city's growing housing demand.   The development will preserve the historic infirmary frontage by converting it into apartments, while also creating up to 8,000 sq ft of commercial and community space. With 35% of the homes designated as affordable, the project aims to provide more people with access to quality housing in a sustainable and vibrant community. Additionally, the plan includes significant improvements to local infrastructure, along with new public spaces and a park for future residents.   Phil McHugh, Managing Director of Vistry North West Midlands said: “This major regeneration scheme will transform a challenging brownfield site into 750 high-quality, mixed tenure homes and new commercial uses, bringing valuable investment to the city.”   This project is a key part of ongoing efforts to regenerate Birmingham and provide high-quality, affordable housing for the community.

We are excited to announce we have partnered with Beyond Housing UK to deliver 106 sustainable, affordable homes in Stockton. The project, part of the £169M Summerville Meadows development, includes 75 homes for social rent and 31 for shared ownership, with construction set to begin in late 2025 and completion by 2028.   The development will feature energy-efficient designs, including enhanced insulation, air-source heat pumps, and electric vehicle charging points, reducing CO2 emissions by over 43%. The homes will be surrounded by green spaces, with easy access to the Castle Eden Walkway.   Andrew Rennie of Vistry North East said: “Our Summerville Meadows development will create a new community of mixed tenure homes that provide housing quality and choice for local people - specifically suited to their varied needs and requirements.”   We are looking forward to the opportunities this project will bring to Stockton.

  We are proud to announce that Vistry Group secured detailed planning permission on 13th November 2024 to build 320 new homes in Windsor, just 2 miles from the town centre. The 38-acre development, named Windsor Arch, will offer a mix of apartments and houses, with 40% affordable housing for local residents. Our homes will feature low-carbon technologies, including air source heat pumps and solar panels, while also boosting local biodiversity by 11%. Work begins in early 2025, with the first homes expected in 2026.   Trevor Wicks, Managing Director for Vistry Thames Valley, said: “At least 40% of the homes built here will be provided as high-quality new affordable housing, delivering real social impact. The use of low-carbon technologies to heat and power the homes is testament to our commitment to help the industry move towards net-zero, as well as helping customers minimize their carbon emissions...”   We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainable homes and creating jobs in the local community.