July 2022 Newsletter

JULY 2022

IN HOUSE NEWSLETTER - BUILDING BRILLIANCE

A MESSAGE FROM KEITH Sadly, our site at Crossways, following a review by Natural
England has been caught up in the Phosphates issues that
“ As many of you are aware, following my broadcast is causing delays to developments across the South West
at the end of Quarter 1, we reviewed our potential over the last 2 years. This will result in the site not becoming
output for the year against the trading plan, and an outlet until 2023, having previously planned it to start
reduced our trading expectations to enable ourselves to this year.
be in a better position to deliver quality new homes to our
customers in a timely manner. I am pleased to say that We have commenced on 2 new outlets so far this year,
Quarter 2 delivery was broadly in line with this reset which Equinox 3 and Bude Phase 2. We are still targeting to
was great news. That said we need to keep a very close commence on our site in Beaminster, frustratingly, this
eye on Quarter 3 and Quarter 4 as the reset showed the site has been delayed through the planning process.
business is very much delivery back ended. But again this will be a great site.

It is great to see the option site in Tavistock be exchanged The sales market remains relatively buoyant and whilst
and the team are working hard to exchange on a large site we have seen a slowdown of late in reservations across
in Cornwall that we are hoping to exchange on shortly. Our the UK, it is clear, that the South West is still holding up
site at Wembdon has all but secured its planning permission and that we have a highly motivated sales team and they
and we are expecting, subject to final land negotiations, to are still delivering roughly in line with expectations and
commence on the Section 278 works (Major Infrastructure) happily at improved margins against the trading plan.
later this year, all being well. These will be great acquisitions
for Cavanna.

NEW STARTER JAMES STRIDE NEWSLETTER
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A message from Andy Addison
Complete this quiz as you
I am pleased to announce that James Stride has accepted the position of work through the newsletter
Construction Director. James lives locally in Paignton and is known to some of you. to be in the draw to win
a Marks and Spencers
Having worked in both residential and commercial construction In the UK and Afternoon Tea Hamper!
Australia for 18 years, most recently as Associate Construction Director at Vistry
Partnerships South West, James will bring a wealth of knowledge including familiarity
of local trades in the WestCountry.

James is excited to be joining us in September this year.

We are very grateful to Andy Sykes for his continued enthusiastic commitment to
Cavanna and our end of year and for providing continuity of handover to James in
due course.

Thank you all for your continued effort and hard work.

With interest rates rising and the cost of living squeezes impact you are all making already and I hope you “
we do expect the market to slow up at some point, but it is are all feeling settled.
expected that demand will still outstrip supply for a good
while yet so we must make hay whilst we can! So the 3rd quarter is now upon us and we have a
challenging time, but I am sure as a team we can and
Martin Cunningham has recently chaired several site will deliver on expectations and we will deliver quality
audit meetings, which having sat in on one, really bring homes to our customers that we can be proud of and
the whole team together and I would like to thank him in a timely manner If we all pull together, and please
for taking the initiative. The day was full of problem don t be afraid to pick up the phone to me if you have
solving of both current and future issues, a review exhausted all avenues and you are still not getting the
of risks and opportunities and really had the team answers you need to deliver.
engaged and pulling in the same direction.
It was great to see everyone at the (very delayed!)
At the time of writing, our Health and Safety scores Christmas Party in May, we all knew getting together
remain about 80% which is great news, although we after so many years would be a special event, but I
have seen of late two near misses on site (with the really had a great time seeing you all and I hope you
potential to cause serious harm of loss of life) that all enjoyed yourselves as well. Our summer social on
needed addressing, and I must ask everyone to ensure Friday 15th July was a beautiful warm evening cruise
safety is the very 1st thing we think of when we either from Exmouth along the river Exe to Topsham and
do something ourselves or we instruct something to beyond - it was great to spend the evening with all
be done by others. those that joined. Thanks to all who organised
the events.
At the time of writing our HBF score stands at 82.05%.
Not where any of us want to be yet, but I’m glad to see it’s Keith
moving in the right direction week on week. As Daisy has
said in her weekly update emails, keep focussing on the
details as it all makes a difference. I’m also very pleased
to say Hannah Green joined us on the 20th June as our
Head of Customer Service, we’re excited to have Hannah
onboard and can’t wait to see the impact she will make.

Thank you to everyone that joined the Trading Board
for the Trading Board Breakfasts last month – I’ve now
asked HR to book a breakfast in with everyone in the
company over the coming months and the HR team
will be communicating details soon.

It’s been great to see so many new faces joining us
recently, I’m hearing lots of good things about the

GET TO KNOW ME THANK YOU

Helen Finlan, Thank you for all the great feedback on the last issue
General Administrator of the newsletter, and we hope you enjoy reading this
issue just as much. The newsletter is only ever as good
Job Title: General Administrator as the content we get from you guys, some please
keep sending Vicky content, photos and updates.
Department: General Admin / The A Team
JAMIE HORTON STAYING
Like to be known as: Helen or H/ B. A. Baracus WITH CAVANNA

Town you live in: Torquay It gives me great pleasure to announce that Jamie Horton
has decided to stay with the company and from 13th
How long have you worked for Cavanna Homes? 3 years June he will be joining the Pre-Development team as
Pre-Construction Project Manager.
Where did you work before? I temped at various locations in
Torquay including Kitson’s, Rowcroft and Cavanna Homes, This new role will ensure that projects are
previous to moving down here I worked at O2. comprehensively planned through the pre-development
pipeline and are construction ready at the point at which
What is a typical day like in your role? Our days are never we put a spade in the ground.
the same. The A Team support all departments and we
currently have over 100 procedures/processes that we Jamie’s new role will compliment the performance of the
deal with regularly, from reception to making changes on other Project Manager roles in Pre-Development. Further
the web site, prices list changes, F10, Construction Phase guidance on the specifics of his role will be shared with
Plan, Social Housing Plots, H&S reports and Framework the Project Teams in due course.
Agreements to name but a few.
We are thrilled that Jamie has agreed to take on
What do you enjoy most about your role? I love the job I do this new role, I wish him all the very best of luck
and the variety it brings. Offering the support, help and and hope that he can count on your support.
our expertise can only be beneficial to the whole company,
making it a great environment to work in. GET TO KNOW ME

What’s the hardest part of your role? The biggest challenges Each month we will feature different colleagues
you face? Not being included or informed ahead of time, from around the business to help us all get to know
so that we are then in a rush to produce reports, or plot each other better and understand the challenges
packs, however with the initiatives we have put in place this we face and how we can support each other. Some
is improving. of the group this month were a little shy in providing
photos, we will let you see if you can spot the fake
What do you like to do for fun outside of work? I am a big pictures they provided instead.
foody and have eaten in some of the best restaurants in
the UK.

What would be your ideal home, where would it be and why?
Spain, a front-line villa on the Golden Mile in Spain, which
runs from Puerto Banus to Marbella (dream on Helen)

Kings Orchard Strikes Gold At
The Building Excellence Awards

We are thrilled to announce that our development Kings Keith Miller, Managing Director said, “We are incredibly
Orchard in Stoke Gabriel near Totnes, picked up not proud to have received the gold award for our homes
one, but two dazzling awards at the Building Excellence at Kings Orchard, and to have been nominated and
Awards ceremony hosted at Newton Abbot Racecourse. awarded for the partnership formed with South Hams
District Council. This is a very well deserved recognition of
Devon Building Control shortlisted Kings Orchard for Best Large our hard work, attention to detail and collaboration with
Development which received a gold award on the night and communities.”
nominated the firm for Best Partnership with a Local Authority –
South Hams District Council – which we also won. Kings Orchard will now be put forward for the regional LABC
Building Excellence Awards with the potential to go through
Categories were assessed on compliance, quality, accessibility, to the LABC Grand Finals which will take place next year.
energy conservation and sustainability of their projects, and
recognised for the outstanding contributions of their teams who
achieved the highest standards of construction.

Mark Wyatt, Build Manager for the Stoke Gabriel scheme said,
“This is the ultimate endorsement which has been earned by
everyone who worked on the site from beginning to end. The
location, how the development process was run, and the quality
of the homes we delivered have contributed to this award.

Cavanna Way Committee Award Nominations
for April, May and June

Markus Micklewright I would like to nominate Markus Micklewright, he has been working incredibly hard
Build Manager recently to manage the needs of the team, support his Build Manager colleagues and
keep the operation ticking along. He is always positive, always has a smile on his face,
and nothing is ever too much trouble - even if he's up against it.

Richard Penhaligon A relatively new member to your team having to cope with the increased workload
IT Apprentice especially with James being off, he made sure everything ran as smoothly as possible.
He is extremely helpful, courteous and more importantly has a great sense of humour.
Robert Farkins A real asset to the IT Team.
Assistant Site Manager
Since I have been back at Cavanna in the last 3 months and needed the time to get back
Kathryn Hobbin to the swing of site management again - Rob has been a huge support to me and really
Senior Customer Service stepped up to a level above what is expected. Rob has been exceptional, not only in his
Administrator role but his day-to-day approach to his role and colleges, he is always upbeat and with
a positive approach. He deals with both subbies and external clients with a professional
Michael Newman approach. I feel Rob deserves the recognition for his continuous positive approach and
Director of Land & Design commitment to not only achieving in his daily role but also into allowing me to transition
back into my role running site.
Jordan Edgecombe
Quantity Surveyor Kathryn has demonstrated her integrity by stepping up for the Customer Service team
while we are looking for a new Head of Customer Services. She actively advocates for
her customers to help in getting defects resolved as quickly as possible, and is reputable
when she holds herself and others accountable.

Michael is always there to support the Land and Design team and through a very
busy bidding period of 1st Quarter 2022, he has been there to guide the team in his
'unflappable' and considered way.

Jordan has been working hard to drive down prelim costs on site. He is working well
with sites & Plant to minimise costs as much as possible by pointing out what we are
overspending on & what we need to do to keep these costs to a minimum.

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Karen Croker Karen has been suffering from a viral infection for over 1 month but has continued
Development Manager working throughout because she was committed to completing the Pre Start Pack for
Bude 2 and Crossways.
Kevin Swabey
Site Manager Since taking over the refurbishment project at Wolborough Hill, Kevin has shown
amazing Cavanna Way principles by bringing both the onsite & office teams together
Becky Carruthers in progressing the project to the standard Cavanna Homes expects. The history of this
Assistant Site Manager project has been troublesome, but Kevin is managing to pull it all together successfully.

Stuart Alsopp It is clear Becky cares about the work and the people she works with. She goes above
Plant and Facilities and beyond to ensure all customers are happy with their home. She works tirelessly to
Manager coordinate subcontractors completing homes and completing customer care needs.

Craig Oldham Stuart is always trying to deliver an excellent service to his colleagues. He is prompt with
Senior Site Manager soon responses, and if is unable to do something, he will always take the time to explain why.
to be Build Manager
Craig Oldham has demonstrated successful by his recent promotion to Build Manager.
Martin Cunningham Craig applied for the role, prepared for his interview really well and is very deserving of
Director of Commercial the position.

Steve Richards Martin is currently working very hard, but still makes the time to discuss and assist with
Site Manager complex customer service issues.

Steve continues to drive production & quality despite ongoing challenges with
material delays & labour resource to ensure we are handing over first class quality
plots to our Customers. The Broadleigh Park Team are making good progress in
regaining 5 Star Status.
Steve has been working long hours including weekends and his hard work is noted in
the latest inspections to Plots 94 & 95 where Guy has provided feedback stating that
they are ‘Outstanding Plots’.

Well done to... To nominate someone for this month’s award,
complete the nomination form using the QR
Markus Micklewright the April winner code – it only takes 5 minutes and you can
Martin Cunningham the May winner nominate as many people as you like.
Steve Richards the June winner

GET TO KNOW ME SUBCONTRACTORS CONFERENCE

Stuart Alsopp, Richard Henderson, Head of Health and Safety said
Plant and Facilities Manager “Great to be presenting at our Cavanna Homes 2022
Sub-Contractors conference with guest speakers Georgina
Job Title: Plant & Facilities Manager Symons from the HSE and Paul Matthews from Connells.
Thank you to all that attended and for Woodbury Park’s
Like to be known as: Stuart hospitality.”

Town you live in: Ottery St Mary ALL RESERVED AT EQUINOX 1

How long have you worked for Cavanna Homes? It will be 9 The team selling at Equinox 1 – have reported all the
years this year homes are now reserved out!
Well done to the Equinox team.
Where did you work before? A-Plant

What is a typical day like in your role? The plant part covers
everything we hire on site from drills & pressure washers
to site cabins, telehandlers and cranes, we own a large
amount of kit and this all needs to be looked after,
maintained and kept running. We have a yard area with
a workshop that we manage too. Facility wise could be
anything from managing cleaning contracts through to
moving the electric floor boxes when desks get rearranged
in the office! Other areas also include landscaping and
maintenance on the office carpark along with any old site
that we still own small pieces of land on and of course
management of the Company car Fleet.

What do you enjoy most about your role? Every day is
different! I can put a plan together for the day or week
and then one phone call at 7:30 can throw all that out the
window! Some would hate this, I see it as a challenge!

What’s the hardest part of your role? The hardest part is the
same as the part I enjoy most. Effectively planning time &
resources is the biggest challenge. But that is part of the job
and you have to enjoy it.

What do you like to do for fun outside of work? Going to
watch Exeter Chiefs play rugby and planning my next
Christmas light display at home!

What would be your ideal home, where would it be and why?
Absolutely no idea!

Picture of staff
wearing pride t
shirts to come

CAVANNA SUPPORTS PRIDE! HEALTH AND SAFETY

June was Pride Month – a month dedicated to celebrating In both April, May and June we successfully achieved
LGBTQ+ communities around the world. And this year, our Health and Safety Audit Targets.
Pride is having a special celebration as it is 50 years old. Well done to the Matford team, who achieved the top
score of 87.24% in April and well done to the Equinox
Pride is celebrated in the month of June, as that was the month 2 team, who achieved the top score in May and June.
when the Stonewall riots took place. The Stonewall riots were
important protests that took place in 1969 in the US, that CONGRATULATIONS MATT
changed gay rights for a lot of people in America and around the
world. We are extremely pleased to announce that Matt
Churchill has passed his HNC in Construction with
Pride is a celebration of people coming together in love and flying colours. I am sure you will all join me in both
friendship, to show how far LGBTQ+ rights have come, and how congratulating him on this achievement, and, in
in some place there’s still work to be done. supporting him as he continues his career with us.

LGBTQ+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or
questioning, and the + is there to represent other identities.

Pride month is about acceptance, equality, celebrating the work
of LGBTQ+ people, education in LGBTQ+ history and raising
awareness of issues affecting the community.

It also calls for people to remember how damaging homophobia
was and still is. It’s all about being proud of who you are no
matter who you love and supporting the community.

Cavanna Homes has showed its support for the community with
our first Rainbow Dress Down Day and thank you to everyone
that took part.

STRATEGIC LAND - CONTRACTS EXCHANGED

It is my great pleasure to inform you that as of last Friday we exchanged contracts
on 9 acres of Strategic Land adjacent to our Broadleigh Park, Tavistock site. We have
entered into an option agreement with the land owner to promote the site through
the local Plan process and ultimately gain an allocation, to then be able to submit a
planning application. It is assumed we could end up with a site between 70-100 units.

For illustrative purposes the land is shaded red and Broadleigh Park is shaded yellow.

I would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and
efforts to ensure the deal took place prior to the AGM.

INSPIRING LEADERSHIP BEFORE AFTER
TRAINING
GARDEN SPACE
10 leaders in the business were nominated
to attend an Inspiring Leadership Programme Some of the colleagues at
delivered by our trainer Lesley Roberts. Each Head Office have started
person on the course was from a different a gardening club, where
department. All attendees found the course they will be working on
really worthwhile: turning a space out the
back of the building into
“Some very good ideas on the course and Lesley a more friendly space to
has certainly inspired me to look at situations / spend time at lunch time.
scenarios in different ways.” Well done to the team for
doing a fantastic job.
“Talking to people in the different departments
with open and honest conversation is a massive
positive and I would certainly encourage that to
continue within this group long after the training
has finished.”

“I’m enjoying the course think she’s got some good
ideas and insight to trying new ideas. Another
good thing that I’m enjoying is that we have 10
Cavanna people all from different departments
and experience having an open and honest chat
about the company and what’s going on. Its nice
to have that chat with people and see how they
feel and what’s going on in their head.”

2022 SUMMER SOCIAL

Pride of Exmouth Vessel took colleagues for a relaxed
evening cruising along the Jurassic Coastline. There
was a wonderful BBQ, Private Bar and music to
enjoy whilst you take in the stunning scenery.

MONEY RAISED FOR SCHOOL LOTS OF NEW FACES ON THE
PRE DEVELOPMENT WING
A huge well done to Pinhoe CofE Primary School in Exeter
who raised a fantastic £492 for school resources and We are pleased to say we now have only one vacancy
supplies in their Easter draw! Here are pupils, Emily (aged in the Pre Development Wing and have had lots of
8) and Jimmy (aged 7) outside the show homes at our feedback to say what an impact the new starters are
Equinox community in Pinhoe, with the Easter eggs we making already.
were pleased to donate as prizes for the draw.
Thank you to Michael, Martin and Paul for their hard
work and effort in filling these positions and also a big
thank you to Vicky and her team for supporting them
in recruiting for the roles.

GOOD NEWS ON OUR THE SUNFLOWER
ROAD AND SEWER COMPETITION
BONDS POSITION
started in February and will be running
I’m pleased to announce that through to the 30th September! Thanks
Andy Darnes and Gareth Wilson to Rob Cavanna, Assistant Development
together with help from our Build Manager for sharing this photo of his
Managers Markus, Mark and Jamie sunflower, and we love the photo-bomb
have been working very hard to from his dog Maggie.
discharge our outstanding road
and sewer bonds in recent months
and have just hit the milestone of
£1m worth of reductions.

We have a long way to go but
congratulations to those involved
so far. Keep up the good work.

As a reminder we all need to be
mindful that a site is not finished
when the last house is sold. Roads,
sewers and open space must be
completed to the satisfaction of
the adopting authority/man co.
before we can claim the site is
completed.

HUGE CONGRATS MICKY LYNCH ROLE CHANGE

In the last issue, we It gives me great pleasure to announce that Micky Lynch joined the Technical and
mentioned that Liana had Engineering team as Bonds and Adoptions Assistant on 30th May.
married her partner Chris
and it was great to see Micky is helping to reduce the large amount of outstanding road and sewer
Liana had a shared a picture adoptions as well as assisting the team to get our open spaces passed to our
of the happy day on our management companies.
Colleagues Facebook Group.
Don’t they look great! We are thrilled to have someone as experienced as Micky on the team. His loyalty
and service to the company over the last 35 years is admirable, and we look forward
to seeing all that he can bring to his new role. I wish him all the very best of luck and
hope that he can count on your support.

Dragon Boat Racers Required...

The races take place on Sunday 11th September at Exeter Quay. There is a great atmosphere
on the day with all of the teams in attendance and family and friends coming down to watch.

We will race in a minimum of 3 races, and the races Victoria Potter – Head of HR
themselves are 0.5miles in total. In between each race Andy Addison – Operations Director
there is down time to enjoy a drink or some food on the Andrew Darnes – Technical Coordinator
quay with family and friends. Fitness is not important and Jo Belcher – HR and Payroll Coordinator
there will be no need to practice, it’s a bit of fun. Most Daisy Zoby – Customer Service Administrator
teams use it as a bit of team building, fancy dress and to Kathryn Hobbin – Senior Customer Service Administrator
just have fun on the day. You will be able to wear your own Jack Walker – Plant Desk Coordinator
clothes but we do ask everyone to bring their hard hats. Amanda Weeks – General Administrator
Martin Neville – Site Manager
The day starts at 10am and finishes no later than 4pm, if we Richard Henderson – Head of Health and Safety
aren’t in the top 3 teams you will finish earlier. James O’Connor – IT Service Desk Analyst

Hope your sponsorship is all coming along too, we need to We will also be aiming to raise £900 as a team to support
reach that target of £20,000 to help us purchase those four the great cause of Devon Air Ambulance, but don’t worry
Video Laryngoscopes for our crew. And don’t forget, the team about the fundraising too much, as we normally have lots of
that raises the most sponsorship, gets those vouchers! corporate supporters who will help us with that total.

We need a team of 17 to take place in this year’s Dragon Boat If you’d like to sign up, please speak to Victoria Potter
Race – 16 rowers and a drummer. So far we have 11 rowers or Andrew Darnes.
taking place who are:

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First person moves into Elm THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN RIDE FOR
Park new home in Exeter PRECIOUS LIVES

Local business owner, Garry Benning is the first A seven strong team of riders from our Head Office
person to secure and move into a brand-new home saddled up once again for the 215-mile charity bike
at our Cavanna @ Elm Park development in Exeter. challenge, Ride For Precious Lives, an annual fundraiser
hosted by our charity of the year, Children’s Hospice South
Following a visit to our Marketing Suite and meeting with West (CHSW).
Sales Advisor Liana Norris, Garry reserved a detached,
three-bedroom Steeperton, with a garage, parking for two Ben Rowntree, who took part in the charity ride for a third
cars and a South West facing garden. “Garry had a clear time in a row said, “We beat our target in the 2021 ride
vision in mind for what he wanted from his new home, so to do it again, and by an even bigger margin, is just
so to be able to find him the perfect property which met brilliant.
all his requirements was brilliant, and he was our first
homeowner to reserve shortly after “It was a tough ride, especially in the heat, but the
launching in May 2021”, said Liana. generosity of everyone who supported us carried the
whole team through to the finish and we can’t thank you
Read more about Garry’s all enough.
buying experience here:
“Here’s to next year – and hopefully an even bigger sum
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and the incredible work they do.”

The team have now raised £11,490,
follow the QR code if you’d like to
donate to this very worthy cause.

CHRISTMAS PARTY (IN MAY!)

What a fantastic afternoon it was on Friday 13th
May where we all had the opportunity to enjoy our
Christmas Lunch, in May! December 2019 had been
the last opportunity we’d had to all get together, and
with the ‘almost’ Christmas lunch in 2021, it felt like
it had been a long time coming and so made for a
great afternoon and I’m sure we’re all looking forward
to the next one. Well done to the Charity and Social
Committee for organising the afternoon and thank
you to everyone that made the trip to attend.

Building Regulations Update From Martin Cunningham,
Commercial Director

This year sees the introduction of some significant changes within the UK building What is net zero?
regulations which will have far reaching impacts across our industry and therefore
our business, it is important that we understand not only the financial impacts, but When the amount of carbon
also, the impacts on our working practices that will be driven by these changes so emissions produced are cancelled
that we are prepared to meet them and to ensure we are compliant with them. out by the amount removed, the

UK will be a net-zero emitter.

Why are these regulations Changing?

In 2019 the UK Government and the devolved
administrations committed to the Net Zero
by 2050 target as recommended by the
Climate Change Committee, and, in 2021
Carbon Budget 6 was set to further support
this commitment, within this carbon budget
it states that it will reduce emissions by
77% by 2035 compared to 1990 levels.

Why are they Targeting Housing?

As you can see from the Adjacent Diagram
in 2019 Buildings accounted for 30%
of all C02 Emissions with 23% of that
figure coming from heating buildings and
17% attributable to heating homes.

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So what’s changing and what does this mean for our sites? DLUHC (Department for Levelling up housing
and communities) have come to realise that is
Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) = they continue with this principle then the time
further reductions in carbon emissions it takes to get these regulations through can be
particularly slow, in fact, at the time of writing,
Part F (Ventilation), to address the there are still sites in the UK operating under
unintended consequence of building 2006 regulations some 16 years out of date, at
tighter to satisfy Part L, we can remember that rate as an industry we would not be able to
the issues around air quality and damp meet the targets for Zero Carbon homes in 2050.
when we had the first amendment to part
L, this has been recognised and part F has In the case of parts L, F and O these changes will
been amended and released concurrently now be implemented on a plot-by-plot basis and
to address this. therefore from 15th June 2023 any plot that has
not yet commenced on any of our developments
Part O (Overheating), as with the will be subject to the new and amended
correlation between parts L and F and to regulations.
address any unintended consequence in
this regard, overheating is an extremely So in practice unless we have made a start on an
serious problem, during the 2013 Heat individual plot by excavating a trench for a footing
wave Europe saw 35000 deaths in a week or putting in a section of plot drainage we will
as a direct result of overheating with 2000 have to build that plot to the new regulations.
of those coming from the UK, so it really is
an issue that needs to be considered and Approved document S is different in that the
addressed, particularly as we are seeing transitional arrangement for this is on a site-by-
the effects of climate change and are site basis, however we are seeing local authorities
expecting more sustained periods of hot requesting car charging be supplied within the
weather in the years to come. planning permissions on some schemes, so we
may well have to do this in those circumstances in
Part S (Infrastructure for the Charging of any case.
Electric Vehicles) each dwelling will require
a 7KW car Charging point.

As with all amendments and new regulations these are subject They are meaning is these changes are a stepping
to what is known as transitional arrangements., transitional stone towards the Future Homes Standard in 2025, the
arrangements basically determine the timeline for the consultation for which will be commencing next year
regulations to take effect to allow some sensible times and cut and the significance of which will be more impactful
offs between them coming into force and being enforced. than the changes were are seeing this year, the inference
here is that in relation to the fabric of a building we will
Traditionally such arrangements have been done on a site start be affectively building to high levels of Passive House
basis, whereby if you had plans approval and had made a start Standards, so again another big step forwards.
on the development, then that development did not have to
comply with the change or new regulation.

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Key Changes to Approved Document L Key Changes to Approved Document F

• T o meet the 2021 Part L, we require to deliver a 31% reduction in Ventilation systems will no longer be classified as
CO2 emissions beyond the 2013Part L. System 1, 2, 3 or 4. They will now be defined as Natural
Ventilators or Continuous and MVHR (Mechanical
• N ew dwellings will now be assessed on the following three criteria Ventilation with Heat Recovery)

1. CO2 emissions Whole house ventilation rates have been increased
2. Fabric Energy Efficiency (FEES)
3. Primary Energy Number of Bedrooms Existing Ventilation rate New Ventilation rate

• We expect Government to 1 13 (l/s) 19
issue new SAP software by 2 17 25
end of Q1 2022. 3 21 31
4 25 37
• L imiting U-values have 5 29 43
changed, most noticeably
those for roofs and walls: The increase in whole dwelling ventilation rates means
that more air flow will be required through the home.
• Walls now need to achieve a For natural vent (intermittent) this may require additional
weighted average U-value of 0.26 W/(m2.K) ventilation and for continuous extract systems a change
in fan speeds
• R oofs now need to achieve a weighted average U-value of 0.16 W/(m2.K)
We currently specify a mix of intermittent extract and
• A s anticipated, the requirement for photographic records has been Continuous MEV but for comparison the trickle vent
included into the regulations for every plot and is to be provided requirement would be 8,000mm2 to all rooms including
to the purchaser, our sap assessors will also have to keep these on wet rooms where we use intermittent, It is likely this will
record for 10 years and the file naming structure will be specific to be problematic to fit in casement widows so additional
the plot (, Evidence will be required of the following: vents may be required.

Photos should be for each home, geoloacted and timestamped. The trickle vents size for windows has increased from
To show thermal continuity and quality of insulation and airtightness 2,500mm2 to 4,000mm2 for habitable rooms.
details:
1. Foundations/substructure and ground floor. We currently specify a mix of intermittent extract and
2. External walls. Continuous MEV but for comparison the trickle vent
3. Roof requirement would be 8,000mm2 to all rooms including
4. Openings wet rooms where we use intermittent, It is likely this will
be problematic to fit in casement widows so additional
Details of Building Services: vents may be required.
1. Plant/equipment identification label(s).
2. Primary pipework continuity of insulation.
3. Mechanical ventilation ductwork continuity of insulation (for duct sections outside
the thermal envelope).

• W e will have to sign off the Saps as well as our assessor prior to them
being uploaded to the government portal from which the BREL (Building
Regulations England Part L Certificate) will be created and issued.

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Approved Document O Approved Document S – Infrastructure for charging of
electric vehicles.
Approved Document O is a completely new approved
document. A minimum 7Kw charge point is required to plots with parking within
There will be two methods in assessing overheating risk: the curtilage.
1. Simplified
2. Dynamic. Dynamic modelling to be undertaking in There is no building regulation requirement for EV charging to
accordance with TM59 requirements, this will require parking in remote parking courts or public spaces.
specialist input but may offer more flexibility in design.
In assessing overheating risk you first have to establish
whether the development falls under the moderate or high
category. Most of England is in the moderate category with
the exception of some parts of London and also areas of
Manchester noted on the approved document appendix.
Dwellings are also split into those with or without cross
ventilation. Cross ventilation is defined as opening on
opposite sides of the dwellings and not on adjacent walls.
Dwelling without cross ventilation being the most affected
A new requirement, which sets the distance for the handle
location on a window, where a risk of falling is present, from
the inside face of the wall, has been set at 650mm.
Careful consideration around widow styles will be required

Business

Regulations

Update

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OUR NEW INTRANET OUTLINE PLANNING

The new company intranet page is live and can be We have achieved an Outline Planning Permission for
accessed on any Cavanna computer, the intranet will up to 3 units on a small piece of residual land we own at
give you access to the latest company news, a company Grange Road, in Torquay.
performance dashboard, events around the company
and links to important sites. This is only phase 1 This was a development the company built out in the 80’s
however – and the intranet will continue to grow and and the site in question is made up of left over land that
develop. We would welcome any suggestions you have wasn’t developed at the time, but still remained in the
for the intranet. company’s ownership.
Please contact Steve Youngs with any ideas you may have.
The site itself backs onto Warberry Copse, and on a good
JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS day you can see to Dartmoor from the road, so once these
units are built, they should have a great outlook!
It was great to celebrate the jubilee together and
we hope everyone on site enjoyed their cakes and Update from Robert Cavanna,
cream teas as much as we did in the office! Assistant Development Manager

MICHELMORE’S 5K

Michelmores have their annual 5k run this year, which hasn’t
happened for the last 2 because of Covid. We have in the past
got a group from Cavanna to do this, so hopefully we can do
so again this year. All in aid of a great charity and good fun!!
We work closely with Michelmores so it would be good to
support their event. Entrants can jog or walk the 5k. Jeremy
Dymond, Land Appraisal Manager will arrange some training
runs after work for those that are interested.

TO ENTER – scan the QR code and put down
the team as ‘Cavanna Group’. If you have any
queries, please contact Jeremy Dymond.

Our departments GET TO KNOW ME

Land Build Finance HR HI odwoinagm? Karen Croker,
Ensure a flow of sufficient development To ensure that the production and delivery To ensure the safe-guarding of Company assets In support of our company’s values, vision Development Manager
opportunities and acquisitions to support of our homes achieve the highest quality whilst through appropriate internal controls, support and strategy, it is the mission of the HR RyWeiopnfegieounrWreoureewrfnowegyofl›orcfuoaL›rnwedoumulirecaeuolnArdrtwrarurCtissaenavoctgilhknotdoeogcpiihvMnaeepnnieadcetuttnaapofthaaotayonlcpaheclsflornodrtoemmcrtuoutae:hwdhtaaratveageeapcihnwitnvihegmpeeharedew.rgirofleeotooleaweieaphplrslttllcrsnmoiahicntaawndohegotnelieneoltnidvemshtugteasei–tlmgtgkdrowauunapaefeiaotfmbd–seiwtoetdeostilunoeniwanktgtttnheeauadaeskpntpiednathteime ›› Gtp›hoa›beeini›mtorn›dPeffmseoogmuwogMerosbfteihmsyedtaptaatn.aoehblwhrrkaFepdu–aodeenoaarpbcjeacccyneffksea.aeueleoctgp.ncne-tesu.ycAeks,dmd3rloocttaeasbbr0inumattahfataaihrdkrtotcccaacehahemkkuaknnayeesnlyaygyatadsaodeosgeon.ntmebunenuiawsmvoerrddrpgeeonwaieeeaiontrrmgrciafiak–fqm’otisllpanfhuuai–ianreidcitiwnaosrrd,g,tepydevednlhpptauoieeoaoserrscmutknbttoo.uepwo’ocvceetmnueefahtandcsstg2eett.ss,u0norimse–tetfehayetaoltaiune
the Group’s trading and strategic maintaining the Health and Safety standards the Company in meeting its statutory and department to support the total operation Job Title: Development Manager
development pipelines. to ensure the safety of our staff, workforce contractual obligations, and facilitate decision in meeting its goals by recruiting, training
and the general public. making through the provision of accurate, and retaining great people. Like to be known as: Karen aka ‘Pack Queen’
Design timely, and insightful information.
Ensure that we make the best of each of our Plant Administration Town you live in: Paignton
projects through the formulation of the most The Plant Team are responsible for the IT Provides administration support to all
appropriate development proposals. effective operation of the company’s plant, To ensure the safe-guarding and availability departments and ensuring reception provides How long have you worked for Cavanna Homes? 8 years
vehicle and facilities to support the company’s of Company data through appropriate internal an efficient, quality reception service to
Technical activities and operations, whilst ensuring that controls, provide appropriate applications and callers, customers and staff. Where did you work before? Westward Housing
To provide the link between the design the company’s health & safety policies and hardware to interact with that data, and to
principles established during the initial design company requirements are met at all times. support all users in the Company with any What is a typical day like in your role? Influence the design
stage and that of the operations teams that IT-related issues. and layout of each project and gain planning consent,
implement them. Sales liaise with project teams internally and externally and
To set the Sales Strategy for each project Health and Safety also local authorities, putting together project packs and
Commercial and then to consistently deliver the monthly Responsible for providing Health and financial appraisals for board sign off.
For the Company to be successful we have to targets for each project. Safety professional leadership to all levels
ensure that our costs are accurately identified of staff, supporting and advising all What do you enjoy most about your role? The variety of each
and reported as well as being sensibly Customer Services Directors, Management Teams, project and dealing with many colleagues.
minimised without prejudicing the quality of To ensure a consistent high quality product employees, and contractors.
our homes or the quality of our relationships is achieved whilst continually improving the What’s the hardest part of your role? Being challenged
with our suppliers and subcontractors. Customer Service experience for our customers by the local authority and residents, gathering the
in pursuit of the HBF 5 Star rating. right information needed and ensuring the project
performance.
6 7
What do you like to do for fun outside of work? Visiting theme
51 parks and walking my sausage dog Frank

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Detached modern home or possibly a barn conversion
47 ideally in the countryside or Holland

How we do Control Equal Opportunities
Give control, don’t take control. The Company is an equal opportunities
This is probably the hardest for employer and will ensure that no applicant or

things here most leaders since the more employee receives less favourable treatment
stressful times become, the more due to age, disability, race, religion or belief,
we try to control the situation. sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment,
marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy

Competence and maternity. We have fully Equal

Leader-Leader Give your team the tools they Opportunities policy in place and all Cavanna
Traditional leadership logic (leader-follower) need to be technically competent. Homes employees are required to complete
says that organisations need a strong leader A technically competent team Equality and Diversity training as part of their
to take command and control over an provides the foundation induction process.
organisation in order for it to succeed.
A more effective approach and the approach for trust.
we adopt at Cavanna Homes is a leader-leader
model. In its simplest form, the leader-leader Harassment and Bullying
model forces managers to push power and
responsibility as low on the organisational Clarity The Company seeks to provide a work
hierarchy as possible. This allows leaders at
every level to re-focus their efforts on more State the organisation’s goals environment in which all employees are
strategic tasks, while trusting their teams to Keeping eachFollowers into Leaders Captain David Marquet
figure out how to get their job done. clearly, openly, and honestly. Make treated with respect and dignity and that

28 In Turn the Ship Around!: A True Story of Turning sure everyone is working towards is free from harassment and bullying. The

the same goals. Company regards harassment and bullying

outlines how he implemented the leader- as unacceptable and is committed to their

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should a case prove to be sufficiently serious.

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53 PROMOTIONS

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK UPGRADES! Congratulations to Craig Oldham, Senior Site Manager who
has been promoted to the role of Build Manager and will
Over the past few years the HR Team have worked hard start his new position in July.
on updating our Employer Brand – with changes to
our induction, recruitment and careers fair materials. Congratulations to Rebecca Carruthers who has been
Did you know last year the HR Team updated our promoted from Trainee Assistant Site Manager to Assistant
company handbook? It went from being a 100 page Site Manager, well done Rebecca.
word document filled with a lot of hard to read text, to
a new, easy to read, branded document that receives
excellent feedback from our new starters. To access the
handbook – visit the Progress Drive – HR Shared Information.

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VALUES IN ACTION Successful

Reputable We have lots of fantastic new recruits still to join us and we
are excited to get these individuals fully onboarded to see
“Great morning catching up with Cavanna Homes on their what new ideas and energy they can bring to the business.
Elm Park development in Matford.
Eco2Solar Ltd installing Viridian Solar to meet their planning Customer Focused
condition. Craig Oldham running a very neat and tidy site.”
Feedback from Zowie Moulden, Regional Sales Manager, Well done to the Customer Service Team who have spent another
Eco2Solar Ltd day focussed on closing down outstanding queries from our
customers, they reduced these by a further 20% - well done
From SF Decorators Ltd CS Team! And thank you to the Admin team for their
The Belstone at Bellevue, Bude is this weeks support with this exercise.
Cavanna home of the week.
Customer Focused always think of our customers first
It’s a smashing 4 bed property which boasts spacious
open plan living areas with conservatory’s, perfect Socially Engaged passionate about what we do, accessible,
for any family! and always have a positive outlook

This is a site of which we are delighted to be a part of! Integrity in all we do. Honest and moral in
principles, respectful in all our dealings,
From SF Decorators Ltd proactive, decisive, courageous, ethical,
It’s moving in day for this lovely couple at Cavanna do what we say when we say
Homes, Cales Reach, Wincanton. SF Decorators and we are going to do it
Cavanna Homes have worked together for a number
of years, producing some excellent standard homes Reputable we have worked hard to become well
regarded, it takes effort from all to maintain
Successful this through trustworthy and consistent
application of our principles
Lots of new faces joining the pre development wing, which
is really positive, the new starters have settled in really well Safe on site and off, a physically and socially
and it feels like there is a buzz in the wing again. safe environment for all

Spotted the values in action? Successful a family company with over 95 years
experience, commercially astute and
Let us know at [email protected] competitive within our market places

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CLAIRE’S TIP OF THE MONTH BENEFITS CORNER

Claire Sutton, General Administrator has become our Medicash app helps with Skin
Medicash Champion as she is by far getting the most out Cancer detection
of the benefit in the business! We’ve asked Claire to share
her top tips on getting the most out of the app: Did you know included within the Medicash
service is access to a free app called SkinVision,
“It’s not always easy to get a GP appointment these days, SkinVision is a regulated medical service that
book an appointment that suits you with Medicash’s takes control of your skin health to a new level.
Virtual GP service, with appointments available by phone It is designed to provide accurate and timely skin cancer
or video call with an NHS registered GP any time, day or detection, along with the most reliable personalised skin
night. Telephone consultations are available 24/7, 365 health advice and health path recommendation. The
days a year, whilst video consultations are available 8am SkinVision app, which is a regulated medical device that
to 10pm, 7 days a week (excluding Christmas Day). To merges AI technology with the expertise of skin health
book call 0345 319 3742 or visit the Medicash app. professionals and dermatologists. SkinVision is a service of
choice whether you want to address your most immediate
I’ve used the service myself a couple of times and my son concerns, learn what steps you should take next,
has also. It’s really good and much easier than trying to understand your skin risk
talk to your GP at your practice.” profile and introduce the
most intelligent skin health
MEDICASH USERS regime to your seasonal
rhythm. To sign up, go
As Medicash has now been renewed, we received onto the Medicash app
our first report on how many of you have used it to and click ‘Skinvision’.
claim since its launch.
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184 claims submitted in total

51 Claims have been for 13 PMI Excess
Complementary Therapies 24 P rescriptions

2 Consultation & & Inoculations
Diagnostic Tests 8 Chiropody
5 Alternative Therapies
38 Dental

43 Optical

Medicash is SO easy to use and we are glad to see so
many of you are getting use out of it. All the pots have now
been topped up, so time to get claiming again! If you want
to start using your Medicash and aren’t sure how it works,
please contact a member of HR who will be happy to help!

GET TO KNOW ME BUSINESS BREAKFASTS
WITH THE TRADING BOARD
Darren Kellyaway,
Sales Manager The Trading Board have been meeting with a variety of
colleagues from around the business for breakfast, to
Job Title: Sales Manager enjoy some food, catch up with colleagues and discuss
what is happening around the business. The first three
Like to be known as: Darren or Dazza breakfasts have been such a success, that the Trading
Board have asked the HR team to organise breakfasts
Town you live in: Newton Abbot with every colleague in the business, more details will
follow. Thank you to Helen Finlan who shared with us
How long have you worked for Cavanna Homes? this picture of her hot chocolate!
Nearly 11 years
a. “When we initially had the email invite, I
Where did you work before? Virgin Atlantic & did think is this just a tick box exercise, but
Flybe as Cabin Crew I was wrong and found it worthwhile”

What is a typical day like in your role? Start the day with b. “I thought it was informative and honest. I got
checking emails and responding accordingly. - Reviewing the impression every member of staff got a lot
our reservation/exchange and completion forecast from the experience, and it was well received.”
against targets. - Overseeing the sales progression from
reservation to exchange of contracts. - Developing, c. “Trading board breakfast was actually really good,
coaching and support my team of Sales Advisors. Scott was very interesting and the whole thing
Support the Sales Advisors on site with securing was thoroughly enjoyable, I travelled back with
reservations. - Ensuring presentation of our sales arenas is colleagues who felt the same, a colleague related
the highest of standards. - Assisting the Project Managers it to the early days at Midas when they were more
with Acquisition, Design & Pre-Start Packs like a family, so yes, a very positive experience.”

What do you enjoy most about your role? The role of sales
Managers is a very fast paced role and the challenges
change on almost a daily basis. Supporting my team and
being at the “coal face” with them and meeting different
customers.

What’s the hardest part of your role? “Old school” solicitors
with no urgency on progressing sales from reservation to
exchange.

What do you like to do for fun outside of work? Travelling is
in my blood given my previous career. I love seeing and
experiencing new cultures.

What would be your ideal home, where would it be and why? A
very contemporary home with big picture windows with
views out to the sea.

Our Social Calendar - Summer

As always there is lots to join in with Family days out,
charity runs and Sunflower competitions!

July 31st FOOTGOLF

Aug tba PADDLEBOARDING
14th CREALY FAMILY DAY

Sept 8th MICHELMORES 5K CHARITY RUN - POWERHAM CASTLE
9th GOLF DAY
11th DRAGON BOAT RACE
18th LASER TAG
tba CAVANNA FAMILY DARTMOOR WALK
30th SUNFLOWER COMPETITION ENDS

Oct All £50 CHALLENGE
7th CAVANNA COMPANY CATCH-UP
10th MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK BEGINS
15th WHAT MAKES YOU SMILE COMPETITION

BUILDING BRILLIANCE

We love seeing updates from our site teams & contractors on LinkedIn, keep sharing – don’t forget to add #cavannahomes

CRAIG OLDHAM – Senior Site Manager

“First few homes starting to be moved into, from scaffold to a home.” “Fencing and flooring
going in, final few jobs
before next weeks clean
and inspections.”

“Roofs, roofs
and foundations.
(Plus a little bit
of sun) Fridays
at #Elmpark”

“What a difference a year makes”

“Few more pre-plasters underway, before “End of year plots, coming up for NHBC inspections early next week.”
next weeks NHBC inspections.”

GUY JARY – Quality Manager BUDE SURF
LIFE SAVING
Outstanding inspections today at our Broadleigh Park site CLUB’S NEW
in Tavistock. I had the pleasure of inspecting my favourite BUOYS
house type, The Hockinston. Street scene really taking
shape and looks stunning in the sun Bude Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) has been working to
keep beach-goers safe for over 60 years and they are
on a mission to promote water safety education within
the community.

To show our support for the vital work they do, we
donated four buoys to aid their training sessions and
fundraising swims.

WE LOVE YOUR PICTURES

Please keep sharing pictures with us as
it’s great to see what everyone is up to!

SHE PASSED
AND HAS
GREEN
FINGERS

Congratulations to
Katie Moore who
passed her driving
test 22nd April 2022.
Katie has also been
doing a brillinat
job working on the
Cavanna Garden.

get to know us a little better

The family council is a team of 14 members - we thought you may enjoy getting
to know us a little better - more members write-ups to come next time.

Hello to all ...

The Cavanna Family Council is a leadership and governance forum that exists to unify the wider family and the business in their
shared purpose. This role was previously done by the 3rd generation running the business. Our shared purpose can be explained
by; our way of doing business - The Cavanna Way; that we are financially successful; continuing a family legacy and family traditions;
to ensure customers and suppliers like dealing with the company because or how they are treated and due to it being family owned.
There is a strong emotional bond among the family in relation to the company and it’s business. Family are proud to tell others that
they are part of the Company. Family members have a strong connection with the company. The business and all of it’s employees
are incredibly important and at the heart of the desire to maintain the family connection with the business.
We will also build family professionalism in support of guidelines, policies, agreements, and decision-making processes that lead
to long-term family and enterprise success. NEXT TIME: More write-ups and an update on what we have been up to so far.

Ben Cavanna
Youngest child of Peter, P.D. and Mona’s eldest son. I have four grown children, five
grandchildren. Mostly retired from photographing Artists at work, and rare books, maps
and antiques for auction houses. I have my eldest grandson Jonah living with me full
time, an at times wild and mostly lovely new chapter in both our lives. Growing veg at
home is a lockdown joyful re-discovery. Can also be glimpsed in muddy fields at festivals
coordinating Artist Liaison and providing Solar power.

Ben Rowntree
As the first guinea pig to embark on the Cavanna management internship in 2015,
I now reside in the land department bidding to fill the company pipeline. I live in a Cavanna
Home in South Brent with my wife Sarah and our beautiful two young children who keep us
on our toes. Getting outside and being active is good in my book. Travel is a passion which
we hope to pass onto the children. Which of the following careers have I had? A) Teacher
B) Professional Rugby Player C) Fire Fighter D) All of the above

Colin Drummond
I’m the youngest of the four children of the founder’s youngest child. The majority of
my working life has been spent in academic publishing of microbiology journals (lots of
cheerful stuff about antibiotic resistance and HIV). I will have been married to Felicity
(also a shareholder) for 30 years later this year. As we don’t have children, I have lots of
spare time, which recently I’ve been devoting to imagining cruel and unusual afflictions
for President Putin.

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David Cavanna
Martin and Barbara’s eldest and big brother to Mike and Jen. My partner, Mel, and I have a 2
year old daughter Isla who certainly keeps us on our toes and seems to have inherited many
of the family traits. Still trying to work out if that’s a good or a bad thing! My career began in
event marketing, initially working on the Olympics in 2012, before moving into marketing and
sales operations consultancy. When not at work or on parental duty, I can mostly be found
playing bass in a slightly better than average covers band.

Jenni Cavanna
Granddaughter to Pat, P.D.’s 4th child. I live in Southampton with my 3 children Eloise (14), Milly (14) and
Johnny (13). I have a diverse career history; I pursued my passion for horses, taking the opportunity
to travel. Then took a sales and account management path, across a multitude of sectors, working
within the NGO Charity sector; entrenched homelessness and alcohol services, TGWU union
representative for Health & Safety. Over the last few years I have been a full time carer for my
daughter, and worked on local initiatives. As well as being an adult helper at our Young Farmers club
‘New Forest Commoners’ breeding Newforest ponies and producing seasonal pork and lamb.

Jonathan Cavanna
I’m ‘young’ Jonathan, brother to Jane, Jeremy and Julian. Having been on the Board for 30+yrs, up to
12 months ago, you may have heard a bit about me already, I hope at least some of it was good!
I’m an engineer by training, mostly in the field of research. Annette and I have 2 children, Robert
who works in our Land and Design Dept, and Alexandra who is on the way to becoming a Clinical
Psychologist. My 2 main interests for the Company are its Competitiveness, and that its culture
continues to live up to the challenges in The Cavanna Way.

Julian Cavanna
Youngest (and best looking) brother of Jonathan and Jeremy, my initial career was in basic
academic research before transiting into ‘head hunting’ in the biotech/pharma/life sciences
sectors in consultancy, as a freelancer or within the HR functions of companies. Most recently,
I have sent my wife, Juliet, out to work (she is a Consultant Paediatrician) to allow me to
concentrate on golf and tennis as well, of course, as my Family Council responsibilities.

Maggie Cavanna
I am a retired Chartered Architect. I have run my own company of architects and structural
engineers with my husband Andy for over 30 years. As well as a building designer, I am a Project
Manager, a Team Leader and Contracts Manager. I have knowledge of Planning laws, the Planning
system and Building Regulations. I have worked as an expert witness. My voluntary work has
included being President and also Secretary of the Bristol Junior Chamber of Commerce, Chairman
of the Bristol branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Chairman of the Bristol Cathedral
Executive and Chairman of the Bristol Tourism Forum.

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GET TO KNOW ME CONGRATS!

Melanie Cornford, Congratulations
Accounts Team Leader to Stuart Alsopp,
Plant and Facilities
Job Title: Accounts Team Leader Manager and his
partner Michelle.
Like to be known as: Mel On the 17th
June 2022 they
Town you live in: Brixham welcomed Edward
(Eddie) Charles
How long have you worked for Cavanna Homes? 20 years Alsopp weighing
in at 9lbs 11oz.
Where did you work before? Midas Construction Isn’t he cute!

What is a typical day like in your role? Subcontract, MAY STEP CHALLENGE
completion stmts, bank reconciliation, purchase ledger,
basically all things accounts! In May, a group of colleagues took part in our annual
step challenge. All together they walked 3,214,468
What do you enjoy most about your role? Making processes steps – Mel Cornford took the award for the most steps
work more efficiently with 530,232 achieved against a target of 200,000 –
well done Mel, contact HR to collect your voucher.
What’s the hardest part of your role? I see challenges as ways Our other award was a draw for anyone who took the
to see what’s not working and try to make it better. target, well done to Kelly Aylesbury who was selected
at random, contact HR to collect your voucher.
How have you kept yourself occupied in the lockdowns? Dog Well done to everyone that took part!
walking, baking, exercising, and relaxing with the family

What are you most looking forward to doing when the
lockdowns finish? first thing we did when lockdown finished
was get back to Bristol to see my parents and family.

What do you like to do for fun? Nice coastal walks, and
enjoying the outdoors. Certainly makes you appreciate what
we have on our door step.

What would be your ideal home, where would it be and why?
I love my home so where I am is perfect.

GEMINI CLEANING

“Wow 1 year ago today we secured our first cleaning contract with Cavanna Homes.
We’re so thankful for Cavanna giving us the opportunity to deliver our cleaning service
and love being a part of such an amazing team delivering Quality New Homes.”

FAMILY FUN DAY TRUST PILOT REVIEWS
THIS YEAR IS AT CREALY!
A few more of the great reviews we have been getting lately
After the success of last year’s Family Fun Day
at Woodlands, join us on Sunday 14th August 9 May 2022
for this year’s event with a new venue of Crealy
Theme Park. Please bring along your partners and We’ve recently put in an offer and our…
dependents, sign up using the QR code now. We’ve recently put in an offer at Bellevue Bude and our sales advisor
has been great! Quick replies and very helpful. The experience so far has
CHILDREN’S HOSPICE COLOUR RUN been seamless

On Sunday 19th June the Children’s Hospice South 29 May 2022
West ran it’s Rainbow Run Event. Participants walk, jog,
or run 5k and around the course have colour bombs My Wife and I initially visited the…
thrown at them! Cavanna Homes sponsored a station My Wife and i initially visited the Cavanna Equinox 2 site office without
and a group of colleagues had a great time covering an appointment and with a general interest only. We were met with two
participants – although as you can see they were also guys Kevin And Elliot and were so impressed with their “nothing to much
covered themselves! Thank you to those who went trouble attitude” and absolute professionalism.
along on the day to run the station. We ended up visiting the site several more times for further ongoing
informative meetings and these guys were relentless in their efforts to
ensure they had left no stone unturned.
They were knowledgeable polite and with just the right reassuring
attitude. We finally agreed to buy a property well done 110%
Well done to the whole Team!

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Kevyn Dixons a star!!
We have recently exchanged on our property at Equinox 2 and have
been dealing with Kevyn Dixon. Kevyn has been fantastic throughout the
process, guiding us through making difficult decisions and never rushed
us. We would highly recommend Kevyn & Cavanna to anybody looking to
purchase their new home. 5 star service and we look forward to working
with Kevyn to completion.
Well done Kevyn and the Team!

WESTWARD HOUSING GROUP

Westward board members are impressed by our new homes in
Exeter. Tithebarn was built in partnership with Cavanna Homes,
East Devon District Council and Randall Simmonds LLP. 22 new
affordable homes with 18 rented and 4 shared ownership. The
district heating system is critical at this time of fast-rising energy
bills as well as being good news for the environment.

And remember -
we need a lovely
photo of Trigger

on his holiday

TRIGGERS TRAVELS

Well after Trigger’s lonely hearts column last month, we’ve had a
better response this month to Trigger’s Travels. All we need you to do
is take Trigger away with you on holiday – whether that’s in the UK or
abroad, and get a photo of him at your destination. The charity and
social committee will then select the best photo each quarter, and the
winner will get to select a charity of their choice to receive at £50
donation.

Jeremy Dymond took Trigger to Florida
Christine Cavanna (Shareholder) took Trigger to Cape Verde
Amanda Weeks took Trigger to Menorca.

Amanda was this quarter’s winner and will be able to nominate a
charity of her choice to receive a donation. Keep the pictures coming,
we love to see your travels – whether it be in the UK or abroad.

Please cheer Trigger up and take him with you!

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