News

Here you will find all the latest news from new development launches to our charity donations.

08 October 2026

Unanimous approval for latest homes in Downham Market

We have welcomed a unanimous decision by the Borough Council of King’s Lynn and West Norfolk to approve plans for 114 new homes in Downham Market.

Unanimous approval for latest homes in Downham Market

08 October 2026

Apprentice Brodie building on family tradition

A new apprentice bricklayer is laying the foundations for a career in housebuilding after joining the Suffolk business.

Apprentice Brodie building on family tradition

06 October 2026

A college is celebrating after receiving a donation of 18,000 bricks

West Nottinghamshire College received the donation, which is enough to build two houses, from the national housebuilder and said it would make an “enormous difference.”

A college is celebrating after receiving a donation of 18,000 bricks

06 October 2026

Last block of homes available on popular Cheltenham development

Prospective buyers are being pressed to act fast as the last block of homes becomes available on a popular new development in Cheltenham.

Last block of homes available on popular Cheltenham development

05 October 2026

Persimmon helps transform outdoor spaces at York primary school

Persimmon Yorkshire has helped Lord Deramore’s Primary School in York make significant progress with its Outdoor Play and Learning (OPaL) project, supporting improvements to the school’s outdoor spaces during the summer holidays.

05 October 2026

New Flitwick development helping key workers and first-time buyers onto the property ladder

New homes in Flitwick are already proving popular with first-time buyers and key workers, with four properties reserved within the first weeks of Persimmon opening the show home at Saxon Woods.

30 September 2026

Suffolk team drive home £28,000 for Lighthouse charity

The Suffolk region has raised an incredible £28,000 for construction charity Lighthouse following its annual golf day at Hintlesham Hall Golf Club.

30 September 2026

New homes in Hartlepool given the green light

Plans for more than 100 homes in Hartlepool have been given the green light.

30 September 2026

Supporting Haywood Village Academy with £3,000 donation

Supporting Haywood Village Academy with £3,000 donation

29 September 2026

Your First Home: new government scheme announced for first-time buyers

The new government scheme could help more first-time buyers take their first step onto the property ladder.

29 September 2026

New Sales Director appointed

Our South Midlands region, based in Studley, has appointed Vanessa MacNee as its new Sales Director, bringing more than 28 years of industry experience to the role.

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29 September 2026

New Technical Director appointed

Our North Midlands region has appointed Alex Kenny as its new Technical Director, bringing over two decades of experience in the housebuilding industry to the role.

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28 September 2026

Latest phase at major Didcot site approved

Our Wessex region behind Valley Park has been awarded planning consent for the next 400 homes at the development.

28 September 2026

Football Club celebrates netting donation from Persimmon

A football club is celebrating after netting a donation from Persimmon Homes.

28 September 2026

Plans submitted for first phase of new residential community in Tamworth

Plans have been submitted for a new residential community with green spaces at Alvecote Park, Tamworth, on land west of Robey’s Lane.

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Supporting your communities

At Persimmon we're proud to support our local communities. Our Community Champions programme was established in 2015 and has already donated more than £3 million to over 3,500 good causes across Great Britain. We also run a range of community events as part of our ongoing partnership with Team GB, along with other great initiatives. 

 

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Our hugely successful Community Champions programme has already donated more than £1 million to good causes in England, Wales and Scotland. Whilst the programme is running, each of our regional offices makes a donation of up to £6,000 every quarter to local organisations.

Persimmon Homes official partner with Team GB

We're proud to be one of Team GB's official brand partners and looking forward to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. Keep an eye out for future athlete appearances, competitions and challenges.

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