News
Here you will find all the latest news from new development launches to our charity donations.
13 March 2023
Council’s top team visits West Scotland during Scottish Apprenticeship Week
North Lanarkshire Councils top team marked Scottish Apprenticeship Week by visiting the Lochside development in Gartcosh to meet with local apprentices learning the tricks of the trade on the tools.
13 March 2023
Scotland's William Smith named Apprentice Instructor of the Year
William Smith, Regional Apprenticeship Manager, has won the coveted Instructor of the Year prize at the annual Scottish Apprenticeship Awards, run by Skills Development Scotland.
13 March 2023
South East celebrates transfer of quality new homes at Harlands Park to Park Properties.
South East region has partnered with Park Properties Housing Association (PPHA) to provide 36 new homes for shared ownership or below market rent at its East Sussex site, Harlands Park in Uckfield.
13 March 2023
Junior football club in Darlington score sponsorship from Persimmon
A junior football club in Darlington has been kitted out thanks to sponsorship from Persimmon Homes.
10 March 2023
First home purchased at our new Swindon development
Our brand new Swindon housing development has sold its first home.
10 March 2023
From Apprentice to Managing Director; Chris Logan’s story
In 2004, at age 16, Chris Logan left school ready to embark on the world of work and begin an apprenticeship with his local council. 17 years later, he would take the helm at the West Scotland region.
09 March 2023
Nottingham team helps to refresh green spaces at Calverton Infant School
A primary school in Calverton has received a cash boost to rejuvenate its outdoor spaces, thanks to our Nottingham team.
09 March 2023
Team GB and Persimmon team up to produce community challenge for schools
Get set...build! The new community challenge allows students to plan, design, build and market a housing development.
08 March 2023
Prestigious award given to two apprentices
Our first two female apprentice bricklayers in Scotland, Billie Murray and Chantelle Muir, are set to be announced as recipients of the John Mather Award at Ayrshire College this Thursday.
08 March 2023
Former graduate planner celebrates her career journey
A former Graduate Planner has worked her way up the career ladder to Land and Planning Manager at Persimmon Homes. Emily Berville Charlesworth joined Persimmon in 2018, securing multiple promotions throughout this time to now play a key role in the Central team.
08 March 2023
Council team meets local East Scotland apprentices building careers in construction
A group of our apprentices showcased their skills to West Lothian Council’s Education Spokesperson during a recent site visit.
08 March 2023
West Midlands team gets green light for 331 new homes to the south of Lichfield
Approval has been granted by Lichfield District Council for the creation of 331 new homes in St Johns, located to the south of Lichfield city.
07 March 2023
Piece of local history with royal links restored in Liverpool
Part of the famous Dockers Club in Liverpool has been preserved thanks to Persimmon Homes.
06 March 2023
East Wales transfers quality new homes at Ebbw Vale site to United Welsh
East Wales region has partnered with United Welsh in Ebbw Vale to provide 55 new houses for local people.
03 March 2023
Homeowners could save over £70k in home improvement costs by buying a new build
New research suggests that buyers are underestimating the costs of doing up an older property.
