Newsum, 63, joins the Wates Group Board from 1 September 2018, alongside fellow Non-Executive directors Deena Mattar and David Barclay, and recent Board appointee Joe Oatley, who joined Wates in 2017.

Wates Chairman, James Wates CBE announces Paul Chandler to join Wates Group Board

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, discusses the Company’s 2017 Annual Results

Wates Group reports increased turnover and profit for year ended 31 December 2017, with forward order book of £5.1bn.

Wates Group had another landmark year in 2017 with a series of groundbreaking new projects, watch our video to find out more about them.

Wates Living Space has announced its sponsorship of the world number one Paralympic table tennis champion and Rio 2016 gold medallist, Will Bayley MBE.

The Government has today announced the appointment of James Wates CBE as Chairman of a new industry group on corporate governance

Statement from James Wates CBE following announcement of Carillion plc going into liquidation.

The Wates Group has been re-accredited for the Investors in People (IiP) Gold standard for the third consecutive time in what assessors have called a remarkable achievement.

Wates Construction has been appointed to the Education and Skills Funding Agencys (ESFA) latest four-year schools construction framework.

Wates has been recognised for its support for improving the lives of disadvantaged young people, with a national award from The Princes Trust.

Leading social housing maintenance provider Wates Living Space has further expanded its presence in the West Midlands following its appointment by landlord, whg to deliver two contracts worth over £2m.

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, today announced that the companys Chief Executive, Andrew Davies, will leave the organisation on 10 November 2017.

Wates has been named Organisation of the Year at the inaugural UK Social Mobility Awards.

Wates Group has extended its partnership with the Princes Trust into a fourth year.

James Wates CBE, Chairman of the Wates Group, has been appointed Chairman of the Princes Trust Corporate Advisory Group.

Wates Group has been named Contractor of the Year and won the highest accolade of the Judges Supreme Award at this years Construction News Awards held on 13 July 2017.

The Wates Group has achieved a Tier 1 British Standards Institute (BSI) Building Information Modelling (BIM) Level 2 Business Certification, following an eight month verification process. The Tier 1 lead contractor award includes certification across lead design, construction and project management.