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Drones used to survey nearly 1,000 residential blocks
18 August 2026
Stonewater has been using aerial technology to identify roof defects early and support a more proactive approach to maintaining customers’ homes.
Help reduce the risk of fires during the hot, dry weather
17 August 2026
With the continued hot and dry weather, there is currently a very high risk of wildfires across the country. See how you can keep your home and community safe.
Setting new standards with AI pilot
13 August 2026
Stonewater, has partnered with AI specialist SPOTR to build a new approach to property management.
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Work starts on 158 new affordable homes in Cheltenham
06 August 2026
The Stonewater homes make up a wider scheme of 250 homes in Battledown that will help meet the need for affordable homes in the area.
30 ultra-energy efficient homes completed in Somerset
04 August 2026
Stonewater has built the homes to Passivhaus standards, helping customers live more comfortably for less.
Kirsty Spark appointed Chief Financial Officer
27 July 2026
Kirsty Spark joins Stonewater after playing a central role in one of Accent housing association's most significant periods of growth and transformation.
Stonewater named among UK’s top employers for ethnic inclusion
23 July 2026
We've been recognised for the fifth time with a place in the Top 10 of the Outstanding Employer category, following assessment through the Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces new Housing Secretary
21 July 2026
Stonewater CEO, Jonathan Layzell, urges Prime Minister Andy Burnham and returning Housing Secretary Angela Rayner to allocate affordable housing funding as a priority.
Joining forces with primary school to children clean up the streets
20 July 2026
Students from Hathern Church of England Primary School joined representatives from Stonewater and local developer Cadeby Homes for a community litter pick.
Stonewater appoints Group Director of Development
08 July 2026
Matthew Crucefix is appointed as Group Director of Development and will drive Stonewater’s ambitious new development programme.
Family feel more connected to rural community thanks to new home
06 July 2026
Kayleigh Batt and her son Jake say their lives have changed thanks to their new home in Martock, having previously felt isolated.
Sector leaders put rural housing in focus at pioneering development
01 July 2026
National Housing Federation CEO, Kate Henderson, joined partners to hear how the innovative build will help ease affordability pressures for rural customers in Somerset.
