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Daily Mail
06-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Families' anger that their new-build housing estate is still unfinished A YEAR after it was supposed to be completed
Families are furious that their new-build housing estate remains unfinished nearly one year after it was supposed to be completed. Locals living on the Hollington Grange estate in Stoke-on-Trent have called on the developer to sort out the roads, pavements and drainage - and open the play area. It comes after one motorist said their car windscreen was damaged by a loose stone and another resident spent £3,000 on drainage. Families say they were told by the developer Keepmoat that the estate would be finished last summer. They have also complained they have had to pay maintenance fees despite the streetlights not working in the middle of winter. Others have said that the unopened playground on the estate in the Fegg Hayes area of Stoke has attracted antisocial behaviour. Bruno Nunes, 42, who moved in last March, said: 'We knew the development was not finished. We were aware it was still a building site. 'We were told the work would be done by the end of summer 2024 but the roads and pavements have still to be finished. 'The uninspiring playground is not not signed off. When summer ended, about October, people started sending emails asking what was happening. 'We were told it would be done by the end of the year. Then we were told February. We were then told spring. 'We have had to pay the maintenance fees. The lighting is now ok. But the street was dark in the middle of winter. 'The houses are sound in my opinion but there have been a lot of issues with the drainage. I just did the work myself. We spent £3,000 to get the garden to a decent standard. Every time they just ignored us. 'Keepmoat has passed responsibility to the contractors. People are not unhappy with the estate. We just want it to be finished.' Neighbour Don Jose, aged 40, who lives with his wife and two children, said: 'The house is ok. 'It is the unfinished state of the road. It is dangerous for the children. The play area is not open. 'The edgings are not flat so children slip up. It needs tarmacking. I have finished my own garden. 'I want the pavement sorted and the playground opening. The last email I received from them said they would be finished by the end of February and it has not been done.' Kate Marriott, aged 26, moved into her home on the estate back in October 2023. She said: 'I had a few problems but I am happy with the house eventually. My bath needed to be replaced three times. I do not think they care. I do not think they take me seriously.' She said the play area being fenced off has attracted anti-social behaviour. Kate added: 'I would like to have a dropped kerb. I had to have a new windscreen on my car as it cracked from going up and down the kerb all winter. 'I want the pavements finished. I just want to be able to get in and out of my drive.' Keepmoat has now said that the roads on the estate should be finished within weeks. It said it had also brought in consultants over the 'reported drainage issues' and that the play area is waiting to be signed off. Peter Barlow, regional managing director at Keepmoat North West, said: 'Keepmoat is working closely with residents to address their concerns and has set a timeline for contractors to complete the road improvements within weeks. 'The playpark area has been finished, pending final RoSPA certification and we are consulting with specialists to identify the cause of the reported drainage issues. 'Keepmoat is committed to creating developments that foster thriving communities and we will continue to support residents to ensure the improvements at Hollington Grange meet our high standards.'
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Our ‘dangerous' newbuild estate is still unfinished a year later – it's costing us £1000s… but we're constantly ignored
Keepmoat has responded to the residents' accusations NEWBUILD NIGHTMARE Our 'dangerous' newbuild estate is still unfinished a year later – it's costing us £1000s… but we're constantly ignored FAMILIES have slammed a 'dangerous' newbuild which has been left unfinished for over a year. Residents have said that they feel ignored over the issue, with one even paying out £3000 because of the project. Advertisement 3 Bruno Nunes says that he has had to pay £3000 on drainage Credit: StokeonTrentLive/BPM 3 Don Jose says that the play area remains unfinished Credit: StokeonTrentLive/BPM 3 Keepmoat says the play area still needs to be signed off Credit: StokeonTrentLive/BPM Residents in the Hollington Grange Estate in Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, have said they are deeply unhappy with developer Keepmoat. They want the developer to sort out the area's pavements, drainage and roads. According to one resident, they have spent £3000 on drainage because of delays to the building project. Bruno Nunes moved to the estate in March 2024 and was aware that the area was unfinished. Advertisement However, he is angry that work continues to be slow. He said: "We knew the development was not finished. We were aware it was still a building site. We were told the work would be done by the end of summer 2024. But the roads and pavements have still to be finished.' Bruno added: 'When summer ended, about October, people started sending emails asking what was happening. 'We were told it would be done by the end of the year. Then we were told February. We were then told Spring. Advertisement "We have had to pay the maintenance fees. The lighting is now ok. But the street was dark in the middle of winter. "The houses are sound in my opinion but there have been a lot of issues with the drainage. I just did the work myself. We spent £3,000 to get the garden to a decent standard.' We live in UK's 'worst' seaside town – tourists say it's rundown and crime is a problem but here's why locals love it Don Jose, 40, lives in the area with his wife and two children. He says that he had to finish his own garden and that the local play area is not open. Advertisement The dad-of-two added: "I want the pavement sorted and the playground opening. "The last email I received from them said they would be finished by the end of February and it has not been done." Keepmoat told StokeonTrentLive that the roads should be finished and opened within weeks and that consultants have been brought in over the 'reported drainage issues'. The spokesperson added that the play area is waiting to be signed off. Advertisement Peter Barlow, regional managing director at Keepmoat North West, said: "Keepmoat is working closely with residents to address their concerns and has set a timeline for contractors to complete the road improvements within weeks. 'The playpark area has been finished, pending final RoSPA certification and we are consulting with specialists to identify the cause of the reported drainage issues. 'Keepmoat is committed to creating developments that foster thriving communities and we will continue to support residents to ensure the improvements at Hollington Grange meet our high standards." The news comes after residents in Stafford, Birmingham hit out after a residential development began construction near to their homes. Advertisement According to them, the 'dust and dirt' was vile and the new homes cost an eyewatering £500,000. Stafford Borough Council announced the works in February 2023, but the works have continued for 28 weeks.
The Sun
06-07-2025
- General
- The Sun
Our ‘dangerous' newbuild estate is still unfinished a year later – it's costing us £1000s… but we're constantly ignored
FAMILIES have slammed a 'dangerous' newbuild which has been left unfinished for over a year. Residents have said that they feel ignored over the issue, with one even paying out £3000 because of the project. 3 3 3 Residents in the Hollington Grange Estate in Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, have said they are deeply unhappy with developer Keepmoat. They want the developer to sort out the area's pavements, drainage and roads. According to one resident, they have spent £3000 on drainage because of delays to the building project. Bruno Nunes moved to the estate in March 2024 and was aware that the area was unfinished. However, he is angry that work continues to be slow. He said: "We knew the development was not finished. We were aware it was still a building site. We were told the work would be done by the end of summer 2024. But the roads and pavements have still to be finished.' Bruno added: 'When summer ended, about October, people started sending emails asking what was happening. 'We were told it would be done by the end of the year. Then we were told February. We were then told Spring. "We have had to pay the maintenance fees. The lighting is now ok. But the street was dark in the middle of winter. "The houses are sound in my opinion but there have been a lot of issues with the drainage. I just did the work myself. We spent £3,000 to get the garden to a decent standard.' We live in UK's 'worst' seaside town – tourists say it's rundown and crime is a problem but here's why locals love it Don Jose, 40, lives in the area with his wife and two children. He says that he had to finish his own garden and that the local play area is not open. The dad-of-two added: "I want the pavement sorted and the playground opening. "The last email I received from them said they would be finished by the end of February and it has not been done." Keepmoat told StokeonTrentLive that the roads should be finished and opened within weeks and that consultants have been brought in over the 'reported drainage issues'. The spokesperson added that the play area is waiting to be signed off. Peter Barlow, regional managing director at Keepmoat North West, said: "Keepmoat is working closely with residents to address their concerns and has set a timeline for contractors to complete the road improvements within weeks. 'The playpark area has been finished, pending final RoSPA certification and we are consulting with specialists to identify the cause of the reported drainage issues. 'Keepmoat is committed to creating developments that foster thriving communities and we will continue to support residents to ensure the improvements at Hollington Grange meet our high standards." The news comes after residents in Stafford, Birmingham hit out after a residential development began construction near to their homes. According to them, the 'dust and dirt' was vile and the new homes cost an eyewatering £500,000. Stafford Borough Council announced the works in February 2023, but the works have continued for 28 weeks.
Scotsman
25-06-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Top 10 UK homebuilder Keepmoat appoints new CEO
Top 10 UK homebuilder Keepmoat has announced the promotion of Divisional Chairman, Ian Hoad, to the role of Chief Executive Officer. Ian succeeds Tim Beale, who has stepped down as Chief Executive following eight years with the business. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Ian initially joined Keepmoat in 1996, staying with the business for five years. He then gained valuable industry experience with other major housebuilders before rejoining Keepmoat in 2009 fulfilling a number of different roles including Technical Director and Regional Managing Director. He was promoted to the role of Divisional Chairman in 2019. He will officially take up his role as CEO on July 1. Tim Beale said: 'After careful consideration, I have taken the decision that the time is right for me to step down as CEO. I am delighted that the board has appointed Ian Hoad, Divisional Chairman for Scotland, the North East, and Yorkshire East to be my successor. I am confident that under his leadership the business will continue to go from strength to strength. I will remain with the business over the coming months to ensure a seamless transition.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Commenting on his promotion Ian said: 'I am incredibly proud to be given this opportunity to lead the Keepmoat business and steer it through its exciting next stage of growth and development. Our differentiated Partnership model has proven to be resilient with our focus on first time buyers and brownfield developments and is extremely well positioned to deliver on that significant future growth. Credit: Keepmoat_Ian Hoad "I look forward to continuing to work with our public and private sector partners and Keepmoat's highly capable management team, to deliver the high-quality multi-tenure homes and communities that the country so desperately needs. I would like to thank Tim and the Board for their support and for entrusting me with the leadership of Keepmoat.' Paul Golding, Managing Partner at Aermont, added: 'First and foremost, I would like to thank Tim for his outstanding leadership of Keepmoat over the past eight years. He has been an exemplary CEO, transforming and developing the business and its partnership model. Tim informed the board of his decision to step down over a year ago, enabling us to conduct an extensive external and internal search to find his successor.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Hornsea house 'shakes so much the chandeliers jangle'
A couple said their "whole house" shook when heavy lorries and buses passed outside and cracks had appeared in the walls and skirting boards. Rob and Georgina Wilson said the problem at their 150-year-old property in Hornsea had got worse since work began on a site for a new housing development in the town. The couple live on Westgate, a busy A-road through the town centre, which has previously been the subject of protests over safety as it is so narrow large vehicles are forced to mount the pavement to Riding of Yorkshire Council has been approached for comment. Mr Wilson said the house shook so much that the chandeliers started said he believed vibrations caused by traffic shook shower tiles from the wall and caused a leak which forced him to replace his bathroom. "If it wasn't that we'd used construction materials that are designed to cope with vibration, I'm sure we'd be back to a ruined bathroom already," he said. Plans for 158 new homes on a site off Rolston Road in Hornsea were approved in February. Developer Keepmoat said, while building work had not yet begun, an archaeological dig was under way on the site in line with planning conditions. Mrs Wilson said a recent increase in traffic linked to the development had made the problem worse. "We noticed a lot of big trucks going past on their way into Hornsea and, an hour or so later, they were coming back out again," she said. "Every time one went past, the whole house shook and this was happening every hour throughout the day and we've not had that before.""The chandelier shakes. It's become really noticeable". Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
