Countryside News

Working in partnership gives a greater insight into every aspect of building new communities whether this relates to the design of the homes, the local context or any specific challenges facing a community

Throughout the last year, businesses across the capital have been affected by Covid-19, with small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) amongst the worst hit. SMEs are a fundamental part of London’s business ecosystem - representing 99% of the UK's business community – and we recognise that ensuring SMEs can access the skills and training needed to economically recover following the pandemic, is vital.

Countryside, the UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer, has promoted Andy Barron to Managing Director to lead its Housebuilding West region.

Countryside, the UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer, has promoted Kevin Delve to Managing Director for its Partnerships South East London region.

Countryside, the UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer, has opened the doors to its first office in Bristol reflecting its wider growth ambitions in the South West.

As we mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2021, what’s clear to me is that it has never been more important to create places people love and, more crucially, places where we can connect with nature on our doorstep.

Today marks International Women’s Day and this year’s theme to choose to challenge really resonated with me. For me, every day is an opportunity to challenge and I truly believe there are no boundaries irrespective of your gender, ethnicity, religious beliefs, sexual orientation or education and background. In a way, that is what I have done throughout my career.

While advocating for mental health has always been a core cause of ours at Countryside, we realise that there are pressures that can have a crippling effect on the minds that will help us to shape tomorrow.

While we are in this period of change, encouraging creative and constructive thinking through our apprentices is the only way in which we will evolve for the better and fully reflect our company values.

Countryside, has appointed Jo Jamieson as Chief Executive to lead the company's Partnerships North division.

As we continue to build on our responsibilities for mental health as an employer, we hope that we are able to be there as a shoulder to lean on for everyone at Countryside – whether a working parent or someone living alone – in the years to come and not just for Blue Monday.

Countryside, the UK’s leading mixed-tenure developer specialising in place making and regeneration, has appointed Sian Myers to the business’ Executive Management Team as Group Chief People & Culture Officer – a newly created leadership role to steer Countryside’s people, culture and values.