Keepmoat building homes and futures in Wigan

A housebuilder’s ongoing partnership with Wigan Council is delivering new homes and helping to “transform lives” and ‘enhance communities” across the borough.

Keepmoat has completed 169 homes, including 42 affordable properties with Jigsaw Homes, as well as providing training for more than 19 young people in trade roles. 

The Doncaster-headquartered company has also invested over £9,000 in social value initiatives, supporting thousands of young people through career events.

Katie Dean, land & partnerships director at Keepmoat North West, said: “At Keepmoat, we believe that our role extends beyond just building homes, it’s about investing in the communities we serve.

“By prioritising partnerships, we can create lasting positive impacts across all the locations we operate in. 

“Supporting local talent, engaging with residents and fostering collaboration with our partners allows us to transform lives and enhance our communities.”

Its latest project – ‘The Seasons’, in Worsley Mesnes – helped to transform an abandoned brownfield site with a £23.4 million investment. 

During the development, Keepmoat provided 23 weeks of work experience, created 11 apprenticeships and engaged over 1,000 young people through career events and guidance.

Julie Baker, social value manager at Keepmoat North West, added: “Engaging with more than a thousand students from a range of schools across Wigan is testament to how hard we work to engage with as many local young people as possible.

“We’re a dedicated team that has supported local schools and colleges through different initiatives, including coordinating and attending school visits, site visits, careers fairs, specialist construction placements and managing bespoke apprenticeship schemes.”

Councillor Susan Gambles, cabinet portfolio holder for housing and welfare at Wigan Council, added: “Keepmoat has been incredible in how they have worked with and for the community during this build which I am delighted about, as supporting communities and creating opportunities is a key priority for the Council. 

“As Keepmoat are working in partnership with us to build much-needed homes in our borough, they have also created opportunities for local people, providing work experience and apprenticeships, attending careers fairs and much more.” 

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