Gleeson Homes collaborated with Keyingham Primary School on the project
Pupils at Keyingham Primary School helped name several streets at Gleeson Homes’ newest development in the area(Image: gleesonhomes.co.uk)
A community project between a developer and a school brought an exciting opportunity for East Yorkshire children. The collaboration was between housebuilder Gleeson Homes and Keyingham Primary School.
The pupils were offered the chance to name several streets at Gleeson’s newest development in the area, Mill View. In preparation for the development launch, Gleeson joined with the local primary school as part of its ongoing community engagement strategy to launch a creative and engaging street-naming competition.
Situated less than a mile away from the school, Mill View will feature 147 new homes in total, with a combination of two, three and four-bedroom layouts in the properties. Among the chosen street names is Clark Dene – a tribute to Norman Clark, founder of the greenhouse business that previously occupied the land.
There is also St Nicholas Gate, taking inspiration from the village’s historic 13th-century church, and Haxby Crescent, honouring Rosalie Haxby, former headteacher and respected community member who sadly passed away in 2023.
Summerville Close, Pickle Grove, and Amber Chase were also chosen, each reflecting the creativity and local pride of the pupils involved. Daisy Flint, sales director at Gleeson Homes, said: “We’re absolutely thrilled to be bringing our Mill View development to Keyingham.
READ MORE: Beal Homes hails success of The Greenways site in Goole as it reaches major milestone
“This is a fantastic opportunity to provide high-quality, affordable homes to the area. A big thank you to the pupils at Keyingham Primary School for helping us name the new streets within the development.
“The creativity and enthusiasm were inspiring, and we’re proud to incorporate their ideas into the very fabric of Mill View. At Gleeson, we believe in building strong relationships and making a positive difference in the communities we serve.
“Mill View is due to launch later this year and will offer a range of two, three and four-bedroom homes. Each one is built to the highest standards and represents excellent value for money.
“We look forward to welcoming visitors and buyers alike when we open our doors later this year.” Lucy Richardson, operations manager and student council lead at Keyingham Primary, said: “On behalf of Keyingham Primary School, I would like to thank Gleeson for the opportunity to work in partnership on the Mill View street-naming project.
“I was incredibly proud of the way our pupils approached this task with curiosity, maturity and enthusiasm. The children undertook detailed research into local history, worked collaboratively, respected differing views, and engaged fully in a democratic voting process.
“Their sense of pride and understanding of the lasting impact of their contribution was clear throughout. This project has been a powerful example of meaningful student voice and community engagement, creating a positive and lasting legacy for the village of Keyingham.”