Press releases
Local housing partnership set to deliver 10 much-needed affordable homes in Chilcompton
14 Oct 2016
Affordable housing provider Stonewater has started work on a small rural housing development of 10 affordable homes in Chilcompton village.
Ribbon-cutting celebrates 10 smart new affordable homes in Seacroft
13 Oct 2016
Representatives of affordable housing provider Stonewater met with Leeds City Council to celebrate the completion of 10 one-bedroom houses for affordable rent at Parkside, South Parkway in Seacroft, Leeds.
New Stonewater homes help address shortage of affordable rental housing in Burley-in-Wharfedale
12 Oct 2016
A smart new housing development of nine village homes in Burley-in-Wharfedale is set to address an acute shortage of affordable rental accommodation for local families.
40 new affordable homes to be constructed in Sileby
27 Sep 2016
Leading social and affordable housing provider Stonewater met with representatives from Bellway Homes in Sileby near Loughborough, to celebrate the start of construction on 40 new affordable homes on Seagrave Road. The new homes are being built to meet a shortage of affordable housing for local people in the village.
Ribbon-cutting celebration as new landlords take stock in Manchester
21 Sep 2016
The stock transfer completion of Hamilton Lodge, a development of 24 social housing flats in Rusholme, Manchester, was celebrated this week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by representatives from social housing provider Stonewater, place-making organisation One Manchester and local residents.
Stonewater welcomes Government decision to defer LHA supported housing rate
16 Sep 2016
“The decision to defer the application of the Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rate on supported housing to 2019/20 is welcome, as is the change to under 35s and the commitment to ring-fence additional funding...
Stonewater bids for share of HCA Affordable Homes programme funding
14 Sep 2016
Leading social and affordable housing provider Stonewater is hoping to secure funding from the next round of grant funding being allocated by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) under its Shared Ownership Affordable Homes 2016-2021 programme. The HCA is making £4.7 billion of capital grant available to housing associations and private builders and developers to help deliver a minimum of 153,000 affordable homes in England over the next five years.
Much-needed affordable rental homes transform former Yeovil depot
13 Sep 2016
A completion event in Yeovil has marked the official opening of Newcroft Court, a smart new community of 19 affordable rented Stonewater homes for local people.
Ribbon-cutting marks completion of 48 sought-after affordable homes in Swindon
25 Aug 2016
Leading social housing provider Stonewater joined representatives from Swindon Borough Council and housebuilders Mi-space at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of 48 new affordable homes for rent and shared ownership at St Quentin Close in Stratton-St-Margaret, Swindon. The properties, which are close to the Honda plant in Highworth Road, are being given priority to local people in need of affordable housing in the area.
Glossop cadets team up to host community day at Glossop’s Cornmill House
24 Aug 2016
Current and prospective residents from sheltered housing provider Stonewater’s Cornmill House in Glossop, have picked up advice on everything from personal safety to keeping fit thanks to local cadets.
Work begins on six new affordable homes in Bearwood
10 Aug 2016
Representatives from affordable housing provider Stonewater and Borough of Poole met at a ground-breaking event this week to celebrate the start of construction on six new affordable homes at Anjou Close in Bearwood, near Poole.
Much-needed affordable housing community opens in Stanford
09 Aug 2016
A smart new community of 28 much-needed affordable Stonewater homes has been opened this week in Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire.
Eight much-needed affordable rental homes open in Uckfield
19 Jul 2016
Two small developments of affordable rental homes have been opened in Uckfield this week by leading social housing provider Stonewater.
Crawley STEMfest event helps bring construction careers to life
18 Jul 2016
Construction students from Central Sussex College were given a close-up look at construction careers during a VIP tour of Stonewater’s Imperial Mews affordable housing development in Brighton Road, Crawley.
Top award win for energy-saving project
15 Jul 2016
Leading social housing provider Stonewater, in partnership with Correct Contract Services (CCS), has been awarded a South West Energy Efficiency & Retrofit Award for the successful energy-saving Solar Thermal project on Dodgson Close in Fordingbridge. The award-winning project has provided eight Stonewater residents in an off-gas area of Dorset with more efficient hot water systems.
New affordable rental homes open in Mayfield
07 Jul 2016
Leading social housing provider Stonewater, joined Wealden District Council and contractors Trinity Homes to celebrate the opening of a development of five new affordable rental homes for local people living in the Mayfield area. The event was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by new residents Becci Stallman and Shaun Gill.
Stonewater secures £50m Lloyds deal to support affordable housing development plans
04 Jul 2016
Leading social and affordable housing provider Stonewater has agreed a new £50 million bank loan facility with Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking to support its housing development programme.
Investment in UK’s housing stock vital to maintaining strong post EU economy, says Stonewater housing chief
24 Jun 2016
The referendum result is an instruction for a change in direction of the UK’s relationship with Europe.
Smart new office refurbishment brings Bristol housing teams under one roof in Bradley Stoke
23 Jun 2016
A ribbon-cutting ceremony and commemorative plaque have marked the opening of leading social housing provider Stonewater’s newly modernised and refurbished regional office in Bradley Stoke, Bristol.
Building begins on 150 much-needed affordable homes in Banbury
14 Jun 2016
Construction is underway on 153 new affordable homes in Hanwell View, Banbury. The new homes for affordable shared ownership and rent will be built in phases over four years with the first phase due for completion in October this year.
Ribbon-cutting marks completion of 13 new affordable homes in Blandford
06 Jun 2016
Leading affordable housing provider Stonewater joined representatives from North Dorset District Council, Blandford Forum Town Council, residents and local contractors Parsons & Joyce, for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of 13 new affordable Stonewater homes at The Beeches in Blandford.
Construction begins on Raglan Close in Aldershot
26 May 2016
Construction has begun on eight new flats for affordable rent at Raglan Close in Aldershot.
Work starts on 91 new affordable homes for local people in Chipping Norton
25 May 2016
Construction has begun on an exciting new development of 91 affordable homes on Burford Road, Chipping Norton.
‘Ribbon-cutting’ event celebrates six new affordable homes for Leominster residents
19 May 2016
Excitement was high as a new Stonewater development of six affordable rental homes in Hopyard Close, Leominster was celebrated with a ‘ribbon-cutting’ event this week.
Construction starts on 60+ affordable Stonewater homes on former garage site in Yeovil
16 May 2016
Construction is underway on a smart new £5.8 million three-phase development of over 60 affordable homes in West Hendford, Yeovil.
Stonewater football champions help raise £3,675 for Bristol children’s charity
29 Apr 2016
A five-a-side team from affordable housing provider Stonewater which has local offices in Bristol, has returned victorious from an annual football tournament which raised £3,675 for ASK St Nicholas, a specialist after-school club for children with learning difficulties.
Construction starts on 41 affordable homes in Waterlooville
26 Apr 2016
Stonewater, one of the region’s leading affordable housing providers, has celebrated the start of construction on a new £4.8 million affordable housing community of 41 homes in Waterlooville this week.
New affordable rental apartments open in Chard’s former Working Men’s Club
22 Apr 2016
Five smart new affordable Stonewater rental apartments for local people have been officially opened in the old landmark Working Men’s Club in Chard town centre this week. Members of the community, South Somerset District Council and other guests, joined the leading affordable housing provider to mark the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Blandford home celebrates 100th shared ownership sale for Stonewater
29 Mar 2016
Sales of affordable housing provider Stonewater’s shared ownership homes reached a significant milestone this week when Johnathan Walbridge, 20, took possession of his smart new two-bedroom terraced home in The Beeches development in Fairfield, marking it the 100th home sold by Stonewater’s during the year.
New affordable rental homes get under way in Yeovil town centre
18 Mar 2016
Construction has started on Queensway Place, a brand new development of 24 Stonewater apartments for affordable rent in Yeovil town centre for local people.
Stonewater Budget reaction: homeless problem can only get worse
17 Mar 2016
Leading social and affordable housing provider Stonewater has welcomed the Chancellor’s pledge in the Budget to help the homeless but says more is still needed:
Local women’s refuge receives two top ratings for service excellence
18 Dec 2015
The Santosh Asian Women’s Refuge (SAWR) in Bedford which provides secure temporary accommodation for women and their children fleeing domestic violence and ‘honour’ related abuse, has been recognised for excellent customer service in two independent quality reviews.
Bedford refuge appeals for £5 gift cards to help homeless women and children over Christmas
17 Dec 2015
Southampton refuge appeals for £5 gift cards to help homeless women and children over Christmas
17 Dec 2015
Dorchester refuge appeals for £5 gift cards to help homeless women and children over Christmas
17 Dec 2015
Exeter Foyer appeals for £5 gift cards to help homeless and vulnerable young people over Christmas
10 Dec 2015
Swindon projects appeal for £5 gift cards to help town’s homeless and vulnerable over Christmas
09 Dec 2015
