On the Air

On the Air, brought to you by leading housing provider Stonewater, will bring together key industry figures, colleagues and customers, for some lively conversations about what matters most in social housing. In 2024 we're back with Series 5! 6 brand new episodes covering the future of social housing, keeping up with the impact of the new government, environment and what the needs to be done to address the current and future challenges. New episodes are released bimonthly and you'll get all the latest from host Paula Palmer and her guests from across the sector. Subscribe to get the latest episodes as soon as they land.

On the Air is a society podcast hosted by Stonewater, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stonewater hosts On the Air, a society show with 49 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  S6 Ep6: Can local people still afford to live in rural communities?

  Aug 18, 202649 min

  In the final episode of Season 6, On the Air host Paula is joined by Patrick Merton-Jones from the National Housing Federation, Rural Housing Enabler Programme Manager at ACRE Max Banfield and Marie Riordan, Director of Developmentat Stonewater. Whilst more affordable housing is seen as a lifeline for rural communities, housing associations and other developers face significant barriers to delivering new affordable homes in rural areas, including planning constraints, limited land availability, supply chain issues, viability challenges and local opposition to development. With guests Patrick, Marie and Max we also examine the role of innovation, partnership working and community engagement in ensuring rural areas remain sustainable, thriving places where local people can continue to live and work. Go to Building rural communities | Meeting the housing need | Stonewater

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  Episode #5

  S6Ep5: Why are social homes sitting empty while waiting lists grow?

  Jun 30, 202644 min

  In this episode of On the Air, Paula is joined by John Wickenden from Housemark, Paul Malone from Moving Soon and Charlie Bessant from Stonewater to explore why empty homes are rarely as simple as they appear. Together, they unpack the complex reality behind voids, looking at the many stages involved. The discussion highlights how fragmented systems, resource pressures and changing regulations can all add time to the process, even when everyone involved is focused on getting homes ready as quickly as possible. The episode also looks to the longer-term decisions that shape how empty homes are managed. John, Paul and also explore why some properties may be harder to let, why perceptions of empty homes do not always reflect ownership or viability, and how reinvestment, modern methods of construction, repurposing existing buildings and more joined-up sector thinking could all help respond to growing demand for social housing.

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  Episode #4

  S6 Ep4: The next era of social housing

  May 12, 202652 minS0

  <p>This episode explores the next era of social housing - safer, greener, more connected and shaped by a stronger tenant voice - through the lens of delivery. What does it take to turn policy ambition into day-to-day reality? </p> <p>We talk to Clare Mills, Onboarding and Talent Lead, Stonewater; Lisa Collen, Group Director Culture & Organisational Design and Natalie Flageul, Executive Director of Customer Experience, Raven Housing Trust. The discussion covers everything from the importance of focusing on colleague experience, diversity, and empowerment to technology integration, and continuous learning to deliver consistent, customer-centred social housing services that meet evolving saf...

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  S6 Ep3: Who is social housing for?

  Feb 18, 202653 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Stonewater’s On the Air podcast, host Paula Palmer explores who social housing is really for in today’s pressured housing landscape. Holly Edwards, Stonewater’s Customer Experience Director, explains how lettings and allocations work, why fairness is so difficult to achieve, and how shortages shape both decision‑making and community sustainability.</p><p>Tim Brown from De Montfort University offers a policy and historical lens, discussing the ongoing challenge of fairness for vulnerable applicants and what the UK can — cautiously — learn from European systems.</p><p>Mark Kent, Deputy CEO at Local Space, provides insight from...

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  S6 Ep2 Are new towns the answer to the housing crisis?

  Dec 16, 202544 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Stonewater’s On the Air podcast, host Paula Palmer explores whether new towns can truly address the UK’s housing crisis. The discussion begins with Lord Richard Best, Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on New Towns, who shares insights from his extensive housing career and emphasizes the importance of linking housing with jobs, transport, and green spaces, while also touching on the need for flexible approaches to green belt reform and sustainable design principles.</p><p>Maurice Lange, Analyst at the Centre for Cities, adds an economic perspective, highlighting how proximity to cities drives grow...

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