Gleeson Homes welcomes Liz Twist MP to its Castledene development in Consett
Gleeson Homes, the affordable, high-quality housebuilder, was pleased to welcome Liz Twist, Labour MP for Blaydon and Consett, to its Castledene development in Consett on Friday 23 May 2025.
Liz Twist was greeted by Graham Prothero, Chief Executive Officer of MJ Gleeson plc, and other representatives of the Gleeson team. During the visit, Liz Twist toured Gleeson’s show homes, and was also taken on a tour around the development to meet the build team and see the homes being built.
During the visit, they discussed the importance of making homeownership more accessible for her constituents, particularly for first-time buyers. The discussion also focused on the need to reform the planning system and tackle the shortage of skilled tradespeople to help build much needed homes across the country.
County Durham is an important area for Gleeson and during the visit, Liz Twist learnt about the contributions Gleeson has made to Consett and the regeneration of the surrounding areas. This includes donating over £230,000 to open spaces, improving healthcare provision and towards biodiversity enhancements.
“It was inspiring to see Gleeson’s investment in Consett and the positive impact it is having on the wider regeneration of the area. Hearing about Gleeson’s work and the support available through various homeownership schemes, underlines the crucial role affordable housing plays in building thriving, sustainable communities. I look forward to visiting more Gleeson developments in my constituency.”
“It was a pleasure to welcome Liz to our Castledene development. We were delighted to share the progress we are making in Consett and to discuss the importance of delivering genuinely affordable, high-quality homes. Liz’s commitment to tackling the challenges facing first-time buyers and local communities is clear and Castledene is a fantastic example of how thoughtful, well-designed homes can breathe new life into communities.”
For more information about Castledene visit: https://gleesonhomes.co.uk/developments/castledene/.
To find out more about Gleeson Homes, the areas in which it builds, and its ongoing commitment to the community, please visit: www.gleesonhomes.co.uk.
