Residential Archives - Stepnell

Stodman St, nears completion

Louise Bilbie — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:18:25 +0000

Work on transforming the former M&S building at 32 Stodman Street is making great progress with a completion date on the horizon in 2026. As one of the flagship initiatives led by Newark and Sherwood District Council and the Newark Town Board, this project, procured through PPF, is set to revitalise the town centre. Backed […]

The post Stodman St, nears completion appeared first on Stepnell.

Positive progress at Newark development

Louise Bilbie — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:15:28 +0000

Transformation of the former M&S building at 32 Stodman Street in Newark, Nottinghamshire. One of Newark and Sherwood District Council and Newark Town Board’s flagship projects, the development has been supported by the Government’s Towns Fund and hopes to breathe new life into the town. Building work is proceeding well under the management of complete […]

The post Positive progress at Newark development appeared first on Stepnell.

Millpond House Opens in Kidderminster

Gemma Meekings — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:43:25 +0000

A new facility providing short-term accommodation for people whilst they find permanent homes is now open in Kidderminster. Stepnell is proud to announce the completion of Millpond House, a new facility providing temporary accommodation in Kidderminster. Developed in partnership with Wyre Forest District Council, MAKE Developments, Hive Projects, and WT Partnerships, the building offers 20 […]

The post Millpond House Opens in Kidderminster appeared first on Stepnell.

Community artwork at Stodman Street

Louise Bilbie — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:40:30 +0000

A piece of artwork that features more than 160 drawings from Newark residents has gone up as part of the construction wall around 32 Stodman Street in the town centre. The Community Art Gallery @ 32 was an art initiative that invited Newark residents of all ages to draw what they love most about their […]

The post Community artwork at Stodman Street appeared first on Stepnell.

Work starts on Spire Lodge

Louise Bilbie — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:31:53 +0000

Work starts on new £5 million Derbyshire County Council children’s home A ground-breaking ceremony has taken place at a £5 million purpose-built children’s home being developed by Derbyshire County Council to provide essential short-break and long-term care for children and young people with significant disabilities and complex learning needs. County council officials joined project design […]

The post Work starts on Spire Lodge appeared first on Stepnell.

Celebrating Creativity & Community

Gemma Meekings — Mon, 05 Aug 2024 11:40:08 +0000

We recently held a fantastic event at our Castle Road site in Kidderminster, celebrating the artistic talents of participants from Nova Training and Nightstop. These talented individuals worked diligently to create stunning artwork for our site hoarding, centred on the theme of “What secure accommodation means to you.” The artwork is now proudly displayed on […]

The post Celebrating Creativity & Community appeared first on Stepnell.

Fascinating archaeological discoveries

Louise Bilbie — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 08:49:52 +0000

Archaeology work at Stodman Street, Newark has identified Medieval features including walls, wells, enclosure boundaries and pits, one of which contained a fully intact horse burial. Other discoveries include roof tiles, pottery, metalwork, and animal bones. These are just some of the amazing finds discovered by archaeologists as part of the redevelopment at 32 Stodman […]

The post Fascinating archaeological discoveries appeared first on Stepnell.

Night Stop & Nova Training Art Project

Gemma Meekings — Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:21:45 +0000

We are currently on site at Castle Road, Kidderminster constructing a new 20 unit residential building that will help to support those needing short term accommodation. The project forms part of our client, Wyre Forest District Councils, priority to make the district a clean, safe and green place to live, work and visit. Residents will […]

The post Night Stop & Nova Training Art Project appeared first on Stepnell.

Newark College student visits

Louise Bilbie — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 10:41:02 +0000

Newark College Electrical Installations Students Embark on an Exciting Enrichment Project to Transform Newark Town Centre In a remarkable initiative, that combines education, hands-on experience, and community development, students from Newark College‘s Electrical Installation Study Programmes and Apprenticeships are shaping the future of Newark’s town centre. The event led by Stepnell, with Newark and Sherwood […]

The post Newark College student visits appeared first on Stepnell.

Work underway on major project in Newark Town Centre

Elizabeth Greenhalgh — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 10:32:11 +0000

The first phase to transform the empty former M&S building on Stodman Street in Newark into an attractive hub made up of homes and retail units is underway. This ambitious project will breathe new life into the heart of the town when completed. Stepnell, a well-established complete construction partner with over 150 years’ heritage in […]

The post Work underway on major project in Newark Town Centre appeared first on Stepnell.