We are extremely proud that our Sewell Street development in Runcorn has been announced regional winner (North West) and shortlisted finalist at the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2024, in the category of 'Best Large Social Housing Development'.

Sewell Street which was completed in Spring this year, is a modern and stylish development, boasting 17 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom affordable rent flats, and was built in collaboration with a project team of partners including AKM Homes Ltd, Markhams, WCP and Smith Young Architects.

The development also has 33 car parking spaces, three disability spaces, two spaces for motorcycles, a large bicycle store and electric vehicle charging points. 

The site for the Sewell Street development had been vacant for some time, on land previously occupied by Express Dairies, and which had become a target for fly tipping and anti-social behaviour.  

Halton Housing secured funding from Homes England for this development and it was our first scheme to be delivered through the Affordable Homes Programme (2021 – 2026). 

Dan Walsh, Head of Development and Sales at Halton Housing says "We could not be prouder that Sewell Street has been shortlisted as North West winner for best large social housing development at these awards.  Not only is it an aesthetically-beautiful building that has transformed the area, but customers who have moved in have been overwhelmingly positive about their new homes with their modern interiors and many facilities. 

It was a pleasure to work with AKM Homes and Smith Young Architects on this development which has created such a stunning and award-worthy development, and we look forward to working with them again in the future".

Next step is the awards' Grand Finals taking place on Friday 24 January 2025 in London, where the national winners will be announced.  We're eagerly awaiting to see if Sewell Street can be crowned national winner!