Local news: Didcot
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Persimmon Homes Wessex offers affordable flats at Didcot Valley Park
Persimmon Homes Wessex has launched new two-bed flats for sale at the Valley Park housing development in west Didcot, starting from £239,995. Buyers can benefit from the Gen H scheme, offering a 15% interest-free equity loan with just a 5% deposit.
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Persimmon champions sustainability with donation to local Didcot group
Persimmon Homes Wessex has donated £1,000 to Sustainable Didcot, a local environmental group, through its Community Champions programme. The donation supports the group’s initiatives such as repair cafes, clothing exchanges, and community workshops.
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High Sheriff of Oxfordshire launches initiative to amplify young voices
John May CVO OBE DL, the new High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, has launched the ‘Hearing the Young Unheard’ initiative to spotlight the needs of young people. As part of this, a series of Big Breakfast Conversations are being held, including one in Chipping Norton focusing on the impact of domestic abuse on youth.
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Croudace Homes launches Easter incentive alongside community event
Families enjoyed Easter-themed crafts, including building their own baskets, and searched for hidden eggs across the green space – with refreshments provided by an on-site coffee van.
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Persimmon Homes appoints new Managing Director for its Wessex business
Persimmon Homes has appointed Seb Spiller as Managing Director of its Wessex region, covering Wiltshire, Swindon, parts of Oxfordshire and Somerset. Seb, who has spent a decade at the company, previously served as Technical Director and Deputy MD, and began his career as a civil engineer at WYG (now Tetratech).
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South West housebuilder Persimmon retains prestigious five-star rating
South West housebuilder Persimmon has earned a five-star rating in a national customer satisfaction survey for the fourth consecutive year. The rating, based on feedback from over 5,000 homebuyers, reflects that more than 90% would recommend the company to friends and family.
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Didcot Powerhouse Fund awards £100,000 in new grants to 14 local charities
The Didcot Powerhouse Fund has awarded £100,000 in 2025 grants to 14 local charities, bringing total funding over three years to £383,000. Four new charities join returning recipients tackling issues from male suicide to intercultural education.
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New affordable homes to benefit local families in Didcot’s growing community
Persimmon Homes Wessex has partnered with CBRE Investment Management and Pinnacle Group to deliver 59 affordable, eco-friendly homes at Valley Park, Didcot, addressing local housing needs.
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Fitzwaryn School hosts Team GB captain Hollie Pearne-Webb for an inspiring visit
Olympic gold and bronze medallist Hollie Pearne-Webb visited Fitzwaryn School, inspiring pupils with her journey and promoting teamwork through activities. The visit was facilitated by Persimmon Homes, a Team GB partner and major developer in Didcot.
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Expanded 20mph speed limits approved for Didcot and Oxfordshire villages
Additional 20mph speed limits will be rolled out in Didcot to cover the part of the town south of the railway line as well as the villages of East Challow, Beckley, Eye & Dunsden and Shenington with Alkerton.
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New parking restrictions approved near Didcot Parkway Station amid resident concerns
More parking restrictions will be introduced near Didcot Parkway Station following concerns about “a plague of commuters and shoppers” parking on nearby roads at the expense of residents.
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Oxfordshire charity Be Free Young Carers celebrates 30th birthday
Be Free Young Carers, Oxfordshire’s sole charity supporting young carers, celebrates 30 years of enhancing lives through emotional, social, and recreational support. Operating since 1994, it serves 500 young carers annually, providing trips, counselling, and youth activities.