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.
11 Oct 2021
Building work starts on new affordable homes in Milton Keynes
Work has started on a new development of much-needed affordable homes in Milton Keynes.
05 Oct 2021
New research analysing how the shift to homeworking will impact the lowest earners in society
A major new research project has been launched that will examine the impact of the Covid pandemic and the ‘new normal’ on low-paid remote workers in the UK.
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.
28 Sep 2021
Children in Newhaven make their mark on affordable housing development
Artworks by children from Harbour Hill Primary School have been chosen to feature on the hoarding around a development of affordable homes on the site of the former Parker Pen factory in Newhaven, East Sussex.
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.
