…ensuring our main contractors seek out and utilise competitive local suppliers of skills, materials and services so that as much of our spend as possible stays within West Lancashire
…working with the local college and schools to deliver careers advice and guidance
…sourcing local labour wherever possible through our connection with the local DWP Office, as well as mentoring workers in the construction sector and workforce in general
…networking with local businesses and community initiatives
Volunteering
…adding social value to the area by working with local volunteer groups to deliver benefits such as communal car parking, improvement of play areas and natural habitat in and outside of the boundaries of our schemes
A green approach
…initiating events and sharing good practice through our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint and providing energy efficient and low-cost homes
Working with government
…continued partnership with Homes England, the country’s strategic housing authority, to secure grant funding to build new homes in West Lancashire
Local authority
…working closely with our shareholder West Lancashire Borough Council with the fundamental aim of supporting the housing and economic needs of the residents of the borough whilst making financial returns for our shareholder
