Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

...their profits only increased by 29%.

With figures like this it is a shame that Persimmon has to be chased to fulfil their obligations re Elizabeth Way.

In the six months to the end of June they reported a 29% rise in pre-tax profits to £352million on a 12% increase in revenues to £1.49billion.  They sold 7,238 homes during the period an increase of 383 compared to the same period last year.

The company is committed to a ten year strategy to return £2.76billion to its shareholders by 2021.

I guess you make profits like this by watching every penny and not spending anything until you have to......