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House builder contributes £1.5 million to local projects

David Wilson Homes, one of Yorkshire’s largest house builders, is providing over £1.5 million in funding to support a range of York-based community projects - helping to improve education, transport and leisure facilities throughout the city. The donations come as a result of the iconic re-development of The Chocolate Works site in the South Bank area, the former Terry’s Chocolate factory.

Just under £1 million has been set aside for education, providing funding for nursery, primary and secondary school places close to the development. Over £36,000 will be invested in a car club and a further £50,000 has been earmarked for the provision of optional resident bicycles or travel passes, in an effort to reduce transport costs and safeguard the local environment.

The funding – which also includes an impressive £350,000 contribution to local sports facilities – is part of a planning agreement with City of York Council to invest in nearby communities and demonstrates David Wilson Homes’ on-going commitment to supporting the communities in which it develops.

Peter Morris, Development Director of David Wilson Homes Yorkshire East, commented: “We’re committed to simultaneously investing in the local areas around our developments, as well as building homes that will stand the test of time to enhance local housing. It’s important that we invest to create places our residents feel proud to call home, not just buildings, but communities. We believe this approach is the best way to ensure that local facilities are continually improved in line with modern standards.”

Peter continued: “York residents are in desperate need of new housing and we need to ensure this is delivered so that the future generation also have an opportunity to call this historic city home – we are striving hard to ensure that The Chocolate Works not only delivers homes that will accommodate all types of buyers, but also strengthens the local community. We believe that these investments play a part in helping us to deliver just that.”

The Chocolate Works development is due for completion this year and will offer a range of hi-spec two bedroom apartments, three and four bedroom townhouses and a collection of larger, detached family homes.

For more information on David Wilson Homes in York please call 0844 8115515 or visit www.dwh.co.uk.

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