Following the General Election, the new Government must remember that housing is not built and homes are not improved without the involvement of builders, plumbers and timber merchants.
That was the message from JT Dove, the North East’s no.1 independent builders’ merchant, to Anne-Marie Trevelyan MP when she visited the 148-year old business in Berwick-Upon-Tweed recently.
Mrs Trevelyan was shown around JT Dove by its Managing Director, Steve Robinson, and discussed the role, value and importance of merchants in creating local jobs and growth.
Mr Robinson explained how the company is investing in its 17-strong branch network throughout the North East, Cumbria and Scottish Borders. He also raised several key issues facing the construction industry including housing demand & supply, vocational training and skills (especially apprentices), and the consequences of the vote to leave the European Union.
