Community a priority at Pan Meadows on the Island

As work begins at Pan Meadows, Barratt’s new 846 home development at Newport, the nation’s leading housebuilder is making sure that local residents are listened to above the background noise of construction.

Barratt has a long history of building quality homes on the Island and is continuing to provide an excellent service as it introduces a newly appointed community liaison manager to ensure Islanders have a voice.

50 year old Anthony ‘Dee’ Dimmick is already making a big impact at Pan Meadows. Anthony, better known as ‘Dee’, is playing a key role in improving the communication between Barratt and the local community – liaising with the residents of Pan Meadows to ensure everyone is kept up to date with the latest happenings and answering any queries.

In addition to this role, ‘Dee’ has also been visiting schools in the area to educate youngsters on the dangers of playing on building sites.

Kerrie Gulliver, a warden in the local Pan community, said: “We are involved with all the residents during the week so it really matters to us that they are happy.

“We are extremely pleased with the positive changes that Barratt is bringing to the area. The close liaison between Barratt and the local residents will ensure a smooth integration with the new development.”

Kerrie’s colleague, Kim Rosecoe, added: “The current residents were pleasantly surprised at how informed they have been kept. Barratt has made sure they have involved the community every step of the way through open days and with the help of their dedicated community liaison officer. Dee Dimmock is a valuable asset to the project.”

Born and raised in Hampshire, Dee he joined the army at 16 and served with honour in the Falklands Conflict where he was a raft commander. After completing 22 years service – he began a new career in health and safety before eventually joining Barratt.

Appointing Dee as the company’s first community liaison manager was an obvious choice for Ian Wallace, managing director at Barratt. “At Barratt we are always looking for ways to improve communication with the local area.

“Working with local residents is absolutely essential and something in which we take great pride. All the positive feedback we have had shows that Dee is doing a terrific job,” he continued.

Pan Meadows is being built by Barratt in association with IW Council and Spectrum Housing Group. A third of the homes available will be built to level four of the Code for Sustainable Homes, making them some of the most environmentally friendly homes on the Island.

Barratt has already experienced success on the Isle of Wight with Hawthorn Meadows in Whippingham.

The development nestles near the River Medina and a local mooring site and, because it lies on the eastern edge of Cowes, offers the perfect retreat for yachting enthusiasts. There is also easy access to the rest of the island and to the mainland.

For further details and availability on the Isle of Wight, log onto: barratthomes.co.uk