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BBC News
10-07-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Building site dust causes misery for Mackworth residents
Residents in part of Derby say dust coming from a nearby housing development is causing health on Mackworth's Radbourne Lane and surrounding areas have seen high levels of dust coming from the construction site in recent McDougall told the BBC the dust was "causing issues with breathing" and affecting children at a nearby school.A spokesperson for Miller Homes, which is building the new homes with fellow developer Redrow, said additional measures were being put in place to try to combat the issue. However local residents said the issue should have been addressed sooner. "It's too little, too late. This should have been set up at the start of it, said Mick Walsh, 56."One of the things that they said they were going to do was be considerate to residents that are already here."Ms McDougall, 49, added: "The whole road needs cleaning first. They've left it too long. "They're wetting it, but there's that much soil on the road that it's just turning into slush. It's being dragged up all again, it's ridiculous."Cohen, 7, and Braydon, 10, said their school was "thick with dust" and they had both developed a cough."It's not very nice. It's all going over kids' chests and making them cough," said Braydon. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says construction dust can "seriously damage health" and ways of limiting the amount of dust should be assessed before work Valley Borough Council said it had received 22 complaints about the Sims, 66, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) said: "I walked out yesterday and got a full face of dust. It was all in my eyes and I can't breathe."My niece was playing in the garden and she was covered in it."Nick Bull, 62, said: "Lots of old folk live on this estate. They can't come out in their gardens, they can't breathe. It's absolutely horrendous.""My wife is an asthmatic. She can't sit in the garden some days. You hang washing out and it's dirtier than before you put it in the washing machine."Mackworth and New Zealand councillor Gaurav Pandey said: "This has been going on for a long time. "At least 50 people have complained to me. It's not just about the cars or the dust in the air, people who have respiratory problems say they're having difficulty breathing. Health is a concern at the moment." A Miller Homes spokesperson said: "The recent spell of warm, dry weather conditions has brought additional challenges in managing the spread of dust at our Mackworth site."In response to this, we have introduced water bowsers and sprinklers to suppress dust, road sweepers are being used regularly to keep the mud off internal roads and prevent mud reaching Radbourne Lane, and the perimeter of the site is to be netted to further reduce the spread of dust beyond the site's perimeter. "We are committed to ensuring that all building work can be carried out safely, and we are making every effort to minimise the impact on neighbours and local residents."We will continue to liaise with our contractors and the local authority to establish any additional measures that could be used to help minimise the impact of dust and mud on the roads and in the immediate local area."Miller Homes says it anticipates being on site until the end of Redrow said: "Our work on site is currently at a very early stage, limited to ground and infrastructure preparation."We understand there are concerns in the area about dust and disruption and want to reassure residents that we're taking proactive steps to minimise any impact from our activity."These include using two large water tanks throughout the day to dampen down dust, a road sweeper operating full-time along Radbourne Lane, and regular clearing of the road surface."We take our responsibilities to the local community seriously and will continue to monitor conditions closely."
Daily Record
01-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Miller Homes' Cambuslang site manager wins prestigious industry award
Gary Carmichael has been given a NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award. Miller Homes is celebrating the success of Gary Carmichael, site manager at The Hedgerows development in Cambuslang, who has received a NHBC Pride in the Job Quality Award. It recognises the dedication, leadership and technical excellence required to consistently deliver high-quality new homes. Judged through an intensive process assessing build quality, health and safety and overall site management, the prestigious award is one of the most respected accolades in the UK housebuilding industry. Out of thousands of site managers evaluated nationwide, only 450 were selected to receive a Quality Award this year – placing Gary among the top performers in the field. Proud of the achievement, Gary commented: 'The most rewarding part of my job is helping to build thriving communities. The NHBC Pride in the Job Awards celebrate those who strive for the highest standards in new home construction, and I'm proud to be recognised alongside so many dedicated professionals. 'I would like to pass on my congratulations to everyone who took home the Quality Award, including four of my colleagues from the wider Miller Homes team.' Andrew McArthur, regional operations director at Miller Homes Scotland West, added: 'These awards are a testament to outstanding leadership and tireless hard work, and we're extremely proud of Gary for receiving this honour. 'At Miller Homes, our customers are at the centre of everything we do, and we foster a culture rooted in quality, care, and commitment. This achievement reflects the collective effort of Gary's team, our contractors, and our valued homeowners.' Gary will now go forward to compete in the next round of the competition where he could be recognised with another Seal of Excellence and Regional Award title.
Glasgow Times
01-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Site managers honoured with national award for new homes
Gary Carmichael and Connor Mitchell of Miller Homes have each won a National House Building Council (NHBC) Pride in the Job Quality Award. This award is given to those who "consistently deliver high-quality new homes." To win this award, site managers have to show their skill in build quality, health and safety, and site management. Connor Mitchell (Image: Peter Devlin) The NHBC is said to be "one of the most respected accolades in the UK housebuilding industry." Of the thousands of site managers assessed across the nation, only 450 were chosen to receive a Quality Award this year. Read more: Rangers in talks with Bournemouth over transfer of midfielder Mr Carmichael, site manager at The Hedgerows development in Cambuslang, said: "The most rewarding part of my job is helping to build thriving communities. "The NHBC Pride in the Job Awards celebrate those who strive for the highest standards in new home construction, and I'm proud to be recognised alongside so many dedicated professionals. 'I would like to pass on my congratulations to everyone who took home the Quality Award, including four of my colleagues from the wider Miller Homes team.' Mr Mitchell, site manager at Constarry Gardens in Croy, said: "The NHBC Pride in the Job Awards are a key moment in our industry calendar, and I'm truly honoured to be recognised. "This award for the Constarry Gardens development is a testament to the dedication of our site team, who work tirelessly to create this thriving new community. 'I'd also like to thank our suppliers, our valued customers, and extend my congratulations to my colleagues at Miller Homes and all other award recipients.' Andrew McArthur, regional operations director at Miller Homes Scotland West, said: "These awards are a testament to outstanding leadership and tireless hard work, and we're extremely proud of Gary and Connor for receiving this honour. "At Miller Homes, our customers are at the centre of everything we do, and we foster a culture rooted in quality, care, and commitment. "This achievement reflects the collective effort of Gary and Connor's teams, our contractors, and our valued homeowners." The pair will now move forward to the next round of the competition, where they could be recognised with a Seal of Excellence and Regional Award title.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Disappointment as developers pull out of Brimscombe Port
A district council leader has said it is "really disappointing" the developer of a planned 150 home canal-side development has pulled St Modwen Homes were chosen to deliver the Brimscombe Port development in Stroud in 2022 but, after being bought by US firm Miller Homes, decided it would not continue with the project following a portfolio £5m of public money had been set aside for Brimscombe Port, which would also include canal-related tourism and employment Turner, leader of Stroud District Council (SDC), said the council will now look for a new developer. Following a public consultation in December, St Modwen Homes was taken over by Miller Homes in site was allocated in the SDC Local Plan and included the reinstatement of the canal and basin to take it out of the flood contributed £2.6m to the project at the former canal port, and government support totalling £2.7m was loaned by Homes Turner told the BBC: "Miller Homes don't share the same background in brownfield sites that St Modwens do."Unfortunately, Brimscombe Port was one of the projects they decided they don't want to go ahead with." 'Frustration' Ms Turner said SDC will be planning "how we go forward.""I have to say for the team at SDC, the team at St Modwens and for all of our local stakeholders who have been so committed to this project for so long, it's a lot of disappointment and frustration," she said. "We will be moving as fast as we can because we don't want this site languishing. We want to be delivering homes and a really vibrant community so we'll be moving as soon as we can."Ms Turner added it is "hard to identify a new timeline" for the project, for which ground was due to be broken in 2026, as the new developer will need to come up with a new planning application and arrange a consultation with the community.
The Herald Scotland
30-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Housebuilding giant purchases 91 acres of land for new homes
Miller Homes said it has secured the purchase of land totalling 91 acres across the east of Scotland, to bring 676 'much-needed' new homes to popular towns and communities. The homebuilder which, for over 90 years has helped build and shape communities across the UK, will now begin work on new developments at East Calder Oaks, East Calder, West Craigs Mews, Edinburgh, Miller Homes at Shawfair, Midlothian, and Avonside Wisp, Whitecross. The developments follow the successful launch of Dalhousie Gate in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian last year, which marked the first in the series of strategic land acquisitions. The four new developments will feature homes in a range of styles and sizes, meeting the needs of people moving to already vibrant communities or local people who are looking to either up or downsize. The East Calder Oaks development will feature 67 four and five-bedroom detached properties, and 23 affordable homes. West Craigs Mews will comprise 92 homes, including two and three-bedroom terraced, three and four-bedroom townhouses, and four and five-bedroom detached homes, as well as 49 affordable homes. Miller Homes at Shawfair will feature 176 two and three-bedroom terraced, semi-detached and detached properties and four and five-bedroom detached homes, plus 44 affordable options. Avonside Wisp in Whitecross, Falkirk will comprise 169 three, four and five-bedrooms styles, and 56 affordable homes. The sites are near Edinburgh. (Image: Stewart Attwood) The award-winning homebuilder, which was founded and is headquartered in Edinburgh, will deliver energy efficient homes while working considerately with the natural environment and local communities. The four new developments are expected to support approximately 2,349 jobs, according to the Home Builders Federation*, demonstrating the wider economic benefits of Miller Homes' investment in the east of Scotland. READ MORE: Longstanding Scottish housebuilder purchases major English player Each of the developments will feature homes from Miller Homes' latest portfolio, all of which are built in compliance with modern building regulations. Gary Heaney, regional operations director at Miller Homes, said: 'The acquisition of these four sites marks a significant step in our long-term commitment to creating sustainable, thriving communities across the East of Scotland. By investing in areas where people genuinely want to live, we're striving to shape integrated neighbourhoods that our buyers will be proud to call home for generations to come. 'With continued strong demand for high-quality new homes in and around Edinburgh, we're looking forward to playing a part in the next chapter of these already thriving local communities.' The first homes at Miller Homes at Shawfair will be ready by October 2025, followed by East Calder Oaks and West Craigs Mews in February 2026 and Avonside Wisp in March 2026. Airline adds more flights between Edinburgh and Orlando Passengers looking to go on the holiday of a lifetime will now have more options as more flights are added between Edinburgh and Orlando for 2026. Virgin Atlantic will extend is current summer seasonal route next year by adding an additional twelve rotations – the equivalent of almost 5,000 seats. It means next summer the service will operate from April to the end of October, with up to three flights per week, marking further growth for Virgin Atlantic at Edinburgh Airport, its home in Scotland. Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport said: 'We know Orlando is a bit of a bucket-list destination, so this is fantastic news for families in Scotland who have long wanted to experience everything Florida has to offer. AROUND THE GREENS ⛳ The 'wealth' of Scottish links courses overlooked by golfers This article appears as part of Kristy Dorsey's Around the Greens series Owned and operated out of Dunfermline, Scotland Golf Tours was established in 1997 by managing director Ronnie Pook. Its team of eight plan and execute trips for approximately 100 groups annually which vary in size from couples and groups of friends and family up to large associations of 32 people or more.
