28 Jun 2022
Reinventing our homes to meet our customers’ challenges
There is so much going on right now that affects the lives of our customers. The cost-of-living crisis, rising energy bills, stagnating wages, and adjusting to the ‘new normal’ that includes the rise of home working.
21 Jun 2022
Partnership boost for green growth
Stonewater and Greenoak Housing Associations have agreed an intention to enter into a partnership, where to begin with, Greenoak will expand its operations as a subsidiary of Stonewater and later, will become part of the Stonewater group.
13 Jun 2022
Commemorative sculpture is set to take centre stage in Dishforth
A distinctive stone sculpture, carved by Yorkshire stonemason Steve Roche, is set to take pride of place on public open space at a newly completed development in Dishforth.
09 Jun 2022
Stonewater responds to Right to Buy extension to housing associations
The government has today confirmed its plans to extend the Right to Buy their home to all housing association tenants in England.
31 May 2022
HRH The Duke of Kent visits veteran community-build scheme in Leominster
HRH The Duke of Kent officially opened leading national housing association, Stonewater’s ground-breaking veteran community-build scheme, Noden’s Mews in Leominster earlier this month (19th May).
31 May 2022
Stonewater retains top A+ credit rating
Stonewater has retained its A+ credit rating from S&P Global, despite the current wider economic challenges.
26 May 2022
Cost-of-living Government support announcement
Quotes attributed to Nicholas Harris, Chief Executive at leading housing provider Stonewater:
26 May 2022
Reaction: Building to net zero recommendations
Following the recommendations made by the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) in its ‘Building to net zero: costing carbon in construction’ report, Patrick Chauvin, Executive Director – Homes at Stonewater, commented:
25 May 2022
Wiltshire housing partnership launches scheme to create employment opportunities for veterans at new flagship site
Affordable housing provider Stonewater and leading developer Lovell have teamed up with veterans’ charity Alabaré and Wiltshire Council to provide ex-military personnel with work, mentoring and the opportunity to secure a new affordable home.
24 May 2022
Stonewater wins bid for Manor Gardens
Stonewater and Barnwood Trust have successfully exchanged contracts for the transfer of the historic Manor Gardens Estate in Gloucester.
23 May 2022
Stonewater bolsters leadership team to deliver on net zero agenda
Leading housing provider Stonewater has taken another step towards achieving its sustainability goals by appointing a new Assistant Director of Environment and Sustainability.
10 May 2022
HRH The Duke of Kent to visit veteran community-build scheme
Leading national housing association, Stonewater will be welcoming HRH The Duke of Kent to its ground-breaking veteran community-build scheme, Noden’s Mews in Leominster.
09 May 2022
New MyRewards platform cuts cost of everyday essentials
Stonewater has launched an exclusive new rewards scheme supporting its customers to save on everyday essentials – as the cost-of-living crisis worsens.
04 May 2022
Stonewater launches regional hubs to support trailblazing hybrid working model
Stonewater has launched three regional hubs to support its sector-leading permanent move to hybrid working.
22 Apr 2022
Cub scouts turn wildlife housebuilders at new homes in Thorpe Willoughby
Young cub scouts turned housebuilders for wildlife to create a nature haven in their North Yorkshire village.
21 Apr 2022
Social housing provider partners with property developer to bring 132 affordable new homes
Work is underway at a new development of affordable homes in Haslemere, Surrey.
06 Apr 2022
Stonewater teams up with schoolchildren to create public artwork in Leeds
Leading housing provider Stonewater has teamed up with local schoolchildren to create eye-catching public artwork as a focal point for a new affordable housing development in Leeds.
01 Apr 2022
Stonewater appoints new director to support ambitious development programme
Stonewater has appointed a new Director of Development to help deliver its ambitious housebuilding programme.
01 Apr 2022
Housing associations join forces to deliver excellent repairs services across local communities
Two social landlords have joined forces in a newly formed partnership to offer a more locally based repairs service.
28 Mar 2022
Stonewater launches framework to support ambitious development programme
Stonewater is laying solid foundations for its progressive new housebuilding programme by selecting potential partners to support its development plans.
25 Mar 2022
Living Space breaks ground at Stonewater’s EPC A-rated affordable housing scheme in Bedfordshire
Stonewater’s construction partner, Living Space, has commenced construction at a 1.8 Ha (4.45 acre) site off Bedford Road (B5120), located under a mile from Houghton Regis town centre.
23 Mar 2022
Stonewater's response to the Spring Statement
In response to today’s (23 March 2022) Spring Statement, Nicholas Harris, Chief Executive at leading housing provider Stonewater said:
21 Mar 2022
Stonewater awarded ‘Gold’ social housing sustainability accreditation
Leading housing provider Stonewater has achieved a ‘Gold’ accreditation in its recent Sustainable Homes Index for Tomorrow (SHIFT) assessment.
07 Mar 2022
Flagship £12m Malvern Oaks Development Reaches Completion
All 51 homes at Living Space’s flagship Malvern Oaks development in Herefordshire are now completed and occupied. The six-acre scheme features 32 homes delivered to housing provider Stonewater for affordable rent and shared ownership, together with 19 open market properties.
01 Mar 2022
Stonewater strengthens customer experience team
Leading housing provider Stonewater has announced the promotions of two customer experience directors to its management team.
21 Feb 2022
Stonewater shines with two-star Best Companies accolade
Leading housing provider Stonewater has been recognised as a Best Companies two-star workplace, reflecting ‘outstanding’ levels of engagement.
14 Feb 2022
Stonewater appoints new assistant director
After a rigorous recruitment process, Paul Blaydes has been appointed as Assistant Director of Data at Stonewater after joining the organisation last August (2021), as a Data Architect.
09 Feb 2022
Domestic abuse service extended across Swindon
Specialist housing provider Stonewater has been commissioned by Swindon Borough Council to extend its support for survivors of domestic abuse to overcome the barriers preventing many people from accessing traditional refuges.
08 Feb 2022
Stonewater's response to ministerial reshuffle
In response to today’s (8 Feb 2022) ministerial reshuffle, Nicholas Harris, Chief Executive at leading housing provider Stonewater, said:
03 Feb 2022
Stonewater's response to the Levelling Up White Paper
In response to the publication of the Levelling Up White Paper, Nicholas Harris, Chief Executive at leading housing provider Stonewater, said:
01 Feb 2022
Stonewater set to take part in green boiler pilot
‘Right to Heat’ is a green boiler pilot aiming to accelerate the installation of low-carbon heating in social housing to help cut bills and carbon emissions for people unable to afford the switch to clean heating.
21 Jan 2022
Stonewater celebrates seaside town’s history with public art at new affordable homes
Leading housing provider Stonewater has unveiled an eye-catching public artwork at a new development of affordable homes in Dorset.
11 Jan 2022
Stonewater teams up with local artist to unveil striking public artwork in Coventry
Leading housing provider Stonewater has teamed up with a local artist to create a striking wooden sculpture for a new affordable housing development in Coventry.
05 Jan 2022
Stonewater drives forward with electric charging points
A national housing provider has unveiled its plans to support the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging points and infrastructure, across its new-build and existing housing developments.
14 Dec 2021
Work begins to regenerate former Wessex Water land in Dorset
Work is now underway to deliver a high-quality affordable homes development at the former Wessex Water land in Lytchett Matravers.
13 Dec 2021
Employee benefit scheme supports more than 20 colleagues to buy their own home
myOwnHome, Stonewater’s innovative employee benefit scheme is continuing to transform the lives of colleagues struggling to get onto the property ladder by enabling 22 members of staff to purchase their own home through shared ownership.
08 Dec 2021
New research shows how the shift to homeworking will impact the lowest earners in society
Low-paid workers overwhelmingly benefit from homeworking but are more likely to face higher financial costs.
02 Dec 2021
Social housing provider joins the green revolution with bumper tree planting drive
A leading social housing provider has planted almost 15,000 trees in communities all over England as part of its commitment to tackling the climate crisis.
29 Nov 2021
Building work starts on new affordable homes near Willow Man
Work to build an entirely affordable development and repair a local landmark in Bridgwater is now underway.
25 Nov 2021
Stonewater retains top regulatory ratings
The Regulator of Social Housing has announced that leading housing provider Stonewater has retained its top G1/V1 governance and viability rankings.
25 Nov 2021
Affordable housing provider announces £75,000 prize winner of national public art competition
A leading affordable housing provider has announced the £75,000 prize winner of its first-ever national public art competition.
24 Nov 2021
Contract agreed for hi-tech affordable homes in Swindon
Leading housing provider Stonewater and its partner, The Space Quantum Company, are teaming up to build an innovative development of hi-tech, energy-efficient affordable homes in Wiltshire.
05 Nov 2021
Construction work set to start on 412-home development in Ludgershall
Leading housing provider Stonewater and housing developer Lovell have been given the green light by Wiltshire Council to start construction on a housing scheme in Ludgershall.
02 Nov 2021
Public art takes centre stage at new affordable homes in Leighton Buzzard
Residents have moved in at a new development of much-needed affordable homes on a former quarry in Leighton Buzzard.
19 Oct 2021
Stonewater's response to Heat and Buildings Strategy
In response to the publication of the Heat and Buildings Strategy, Patrick Chauvin, Executive Director – Homes at national housing provider Stonewater said:
18 Oct 2021
Stonewater sparks environmental debate in sector first
Stonewater is believed to be the first housing provider to launch its own forum dedicated to sharing ideas on environmental issues facing the social housing sector.
15 Oct 2021
Newly completed rural development set to welcome residents
A newly completed rural development at Crouch Hill Close is providing homes for local people in Holwell.
14 Oct 2021
Anne Costain begins as new Stonewater Executive Director – Finance
Anne Costain has taken over as Executive Director – Finance at leading national housing provider Stonewater, following a smooth handover period from John Bruton.