28 Sep 2021
Stonewater’s equality achievements win national praise
Social housing provider Stonewater has been nationally recognised for its achievements in promoting inclusivity and diversity across the business.
21 Sep 2021
Stonewater appoints first Head of Domestic Abuse Support
Specialist housing provider Stonewater has announced the appointment of Nicola Lambe, former Chief Executive at Ashiana Sheffield, as its Head of Domestic Abuse Support.
15 Sep 2021
Stonewater's response to cabinet reshuffle
The appointment of Michael Gove, as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government is welcomed by leading housing provider Stonewater, particularly in relation to his additional responsibility for levelling up and progressing the Government’s agenda.
10 Sep 2021
Stonewater is supporting Gas Safety Week 2021
Stonewater has pledged its support for Gas Safety Week (13 – 19 September 2021) and will be helping to raise awareness about the importance of gas safety.
07 Sep 2021
George Blunden Public Art Prize shortlist announced
The shortlist for the inaugural George Blunden Public Art Prize has been announced by Stonewater today (7 September).
06 Sep 2021
£250m sustainability bond will help Stonewater cut carbon and build thousands more homes
Leading housing provider, Stonewater, has successfully issued a £250m sustainability bond that will support its plans to deliver 6,250 homes by March 2024.
02 Sep 2021
New Bedford refuge is offering forward-thinking support for women fleeing domestic abuse
A new refuge in Bedford is providing a safe haven for women and their children, fleeing domestic abuse.
01 Sep 2021
Stonewater and Guinness announced as largest long-term strategic partner with Homes England
Two large social housing providers, Stonewater and Guinness, have once again been announced today (1 September) as one of the largest long-term strategic partners with Homes England.
26 Aug 2021
First two homes complete at Nursery Gardens
Housebuilding at the landmark development Nursery Gardens in Exeter has stormed ahead with the first two homes completed and another 18 homes set to complete by the end of 2021.
25 Aug 2021
Opinion piece: Understanding modern poverties
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted deep-seated poverties across the globe. From dramatic falls in employment to increased food insecurity, the past 18 months have not only emphasised existing inequalities but have created wider poverties which touch us in new ways.
24 Aug 2021
New partnership will see Stonewater shape approach to measuring social value
Stonewater is the latest social housing provider to partner with innovation agency HACT and support the development of the social value roadmap.
20 Aug 2021
Judging update: George Blunden Public Art Prize
Due to the high number of submissions for its inaugural George Blunden Public Art Prize, Stonewater has announced it is extending the first judging round of the competition until early September.
10 Aug 2021
Stonewater completes latest IT project as part of its digital transformation programme
Stonewater has become one of the first housing providers to transform its data management processes as part of a holistic solution to improve how data is managed, handled and stored across the organisation.
06 Aug 2021
Residents move in at new affordable homes in Chard
Residents are starting to move in at a new development of much-needed affordable homes in Chard.
27 Jul 2021
Veterans recruited by local construction company
Two formerly homeless veterans have been offered full-time employment following the successful completion of a community build scheme in Leominster.
21 Jul 2021
Making communities safer #ASBAwarenessWeek
Housing providers, councils, police forces, fire services and community groups from all across the country have reported a significant increase in anti-social behaviour (ASB) during the various national lockdowns during the pandemic.
21 Jul 2021
Former Yeovil school transformed into new homes
A new development of high-quality affordable homes has been completed on the site of a former primary school in Yeovil.
16 Jul 2021
‘Cautious’ call from Stonewater as national restrictions set to lift
Leading social housing provider, Stonewater, is taking a “cautious” approach to the lifting of Government Covid restrictions next week amid concern over rising transmission and infection rates.
13 Jul 2021
Building work starts on new affordable homes in Sussex village
Work has started on a new £10.75 million development of much-needed affordable, energy efficient homes in West Sussex.
09 Jul 2021
Stonewater Acquires Bromford Homes in Midlands Stock Transfer
Stonewater, one of the country’s leading social housing providers, has strengthened its presence in the Midlands as part of the organisation’s continued expansion.
06 Jul 2021
Stonewater welcomes Building Safety Bill
"Stonewater welcomes the Government’s Building Safety Bill, published today, particularly in respect of the customer voice and the creation of a new Building Safety Regulator.
06 Jul 2021
New affordable homes on track for Herefordshire village
A leading housing provider has completed the purchase of land for a new £13 million development in a Herefordshire village to kick off this week’s national annual celebration of rural housing.
05 Jul 2021
Opinion piece: Why the need for rural housebuilding is greater than ever
Stonewater remains committed to leading the way in rural housebuilding but for this year’s Rural Housing Week, Stonewater’s Executive Director for Development, Jonathan Layzell, is highlighting why the need for more affordable homes in rural communities is greater than ever.
30 Jun 2021
Construction students offered jobs on new affordable development
A development of affordable homes in Newhaven has created employment opportunities for three students from Sussex College.
18 Jun 2021
A Safe Place Campaign shortlisted for three categories in the UK Content Awards
We are delighted to announce that our recent work with Becg on our ‘A Safe Place’ project has been shortlisted in three categories for this years the UK Content Awards; Not-for-profit charity campaign of the year, integrated content campaign of the year and social media content campaign of the year.
17 Jun 2021
Greener and cheaper homes for Stonewater customers
Stonewater has set out further details of its plans to install low-carbon heating and cut carbon emissions across thousands of its homes.
14 Jun 2021
Stonewater welcomes Denton to Homes England
The appointment of Peter Denton as the new chief executive of Homes England is ‘a brilliant boost to the housing sector’, says key Homes England partner Stonewater.
12 Jun 2021
Former Board Chair receives British Empire Medal
Stonewater is delighted that former Board Chair, George Blunden, has received a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
27 May 2021
Former hospital transformed into 30 homes in the heart of Cookridge
Cookridge House is a stunning development of desperately needed affordable homes, in a unique setting adjacent to Ireland Woods, overlooking Horsforth.
26 May 2021
Housing provider makes Best Companies Top 25 Housing Association list
Leading housing provider Stonewater has been named for the third consecutive year as one of this year’s Top 25 housing associations to work for.
21 May 2021
Stonewater leads the housing sector in announcing permanent move to homeworking
Stonewater is set to become a front-runner in the social housing sector with the announcement of a permanent move to hybrid working for colleagues following the outstanding success of homeworking during the COVID-19 pandemic.
18 May 2021
Opinion piece: We should be championing International Women’s Day every day
In a blog for the Chartered Institute of Housing, Andrew King shared his thoughts on whether the housing sector is doing enough to tackle domestic abuse.
11 May 2021
Response to the Queen's Speech
Responding to the Queen’s Speech, Nicholas Harris, Chief Executive at Stonewater, said:
30 Apr 2021
Response to the Domestic Abuse bill
Quotes attributed to Guy Stenson, Director of Operations at Stonewater:
26 Apr 2021
£100m new funding as Stonewater restructures
Stonewater has secured £100m in new funding following a restructure to maximise capacity to deliver its planned 6,000 affordable homes over the next 4 years.
20 Apr 2021
Stonewater appoints Taking Care for round the clock customer peace of mind
Stonewater, one of the country’s leading social housing providers, has signed a three-year contract with Taking Care, part of AXA Health, to give customers and their families peace of mind around the clock.
14 Apr 2021
Plans to build 40 modular homes gets the go-ahead
A social housing provider is partnering with a local modular buildings manufacturer to provide new, sustainable and affordable homes in Peacehaven, East Sussex.
14 Apr 2021
Different voices, one goal
Stonewater’s Customer Scrutiny Panel Vice-Chair Steve Bladen and former Chair John Allen have been chosen to represent the views of social housing tenants around the country as members of the Housing Ombudsman’s Resident Panel.
12 Apr 2021
Stonewater announces new repairs contract
Leading housing provider Stonewater has signed a repairs and maintenance contract worth £1.75m per year, with property services company Ian Williams.
07 Apr 2021
New approach to customer engagement
A leading housing provider is taking a fresh approach to customer engagement by
establishing a new role that will create more opportunities for the organisation to put the customer voice at the forefront of its services.
31 Mar 2021
Stonewater retains top G1 and V1 regulatory ratings
The Regulator of Social Housing has reaffirmed Stonewater as having the top levels of governance and financial management.
30 Mar 2021
Opinion piece: Investing in a long-term future for affordable homes
Jonathan Layzell, Stonewater’s Executive Director for Development, debates the need for long-term investment in affordable homes so the UK can ‘Build Back Better’.
26 Mar 2021
Leeds school receives support from leading housing provider
A housing association has provided funding to a local school to purchase acoustic baffles to improve the quality of sound in the school’s hall for students more sensitive to noise.
25 Mar 2021
Stonewater scoops top award for workplace learning
Leading social housing provider Stonewater has been named one of the top organisations for workplace learning in the world.
16 Mar 2021
Stonewater successfully transforms its development data management processes
A leading housing provider is one of the first housing organisations to successfully integrate two of its cornerstone software systems to improve how it manages and handles development data.
15 Mar 2021
Training for Stonewater’s pilot with Beattie Passive homes is underway
Training for a pilot of a new hybrid modular eco build system, bringing four affordable homes to Chard, has started today (15th March).
04 Mar 2021
Opinion piece: Moving beyond Covid in the Spring Budget
The latest budget is a great opportunity in helping the country get back on its feet as we emerge from the pandemic over the coming months. Stonewater is well placed to help the sector play a vital role in rebuilding and levelling up Britain’s economy, says our Chief Executive, Nicholas Harris.
23 Feb 2021
Development of the Month - Noden's Mews, Leominster
Our development in Leominster, Noden's Mews has been featured by Inside Housing as 'Development of the Month.'
17 Feb 2021
Affordable homes take shape at old Dorset brewery
Work has started on a development of new affordable homes on the site of the picturesque heritage site at Blandford Brewery in Dorset.
17 Feb 2021
Opinion piece: 2021 must be the year we put an end to fuel poverty
Sue Shirt, executive director of Customer Experience at Stonewater, explains why ending fuel poverty in the UK can only be achieved by tackling the root causes of poverty and improving the energy efficiency of homes
