Claxton House, formerly known as Swingate House, is named after Eric Claxton, who played a key role in the creation of Stevenage New Town as a member of the Stevenage Development Corporation. At ten storeys high, the site will deliver 261 new homes and a ground floor commercial unit, providing much needed new homes within the town.

Councillor Richard Henry, Leader of Stevenage Borough Council, commented: “This milestone reiterates a clear commitment from both the council and our partners in the ongoing transformation of the town. This is a key part of the next stage of the town centre regeneration story to continue to deliver a thriving town for people to live, work and visit. We are proud of how Stevenage is evolving and look forward to the next phases of the wider SG1 masterplan beginning”.

The development forms part of the wider SG1 masterplan for Stevenage Town Centre, which in its entirety will deliver new homes, jobs, office and retail space, alongside new public spaces.

The site is being brought forward by Mace, in partnership with Stevenage Borough Council.

Mark Reynolds, Mace Group Executive Chair, says: “The delivery of these high quality, safe and sustainable new homes mark a meaningful step in shaping the new town centre that people are proud to call home. Their delivery demonstrates the strength of our long-term partnership with Stevenage Borough Council and the shared ambition that is driving genuine regeneration across the town.

“As these homes come to market, we remain focused on the wider programme that will create new opportunities for residents and businesses while supporting the continued transformation of Stevenage for years to come.”

Damien McKenna, Contracts Manager at Gilbert Ash, added: “This Topping Out ceremony is a momentous milestone for Gilbert-Ash and all parties involve, and one which celebrates the team’s involvement in developing the structure to this stage.

“This accomplishment is the result of seamless collaboration across design, delivery, and quality, supported by a highly skilled workforce and a management team dedicated to excellence.

“This milestone underscores our shared vision and determination to deliver outstanding results for stakeholders and the wider Stevenage community.”

Part of the early works were funded through the multi-million-pound Growth Deal funding secured by Hertfordshire Futures (formerly LEP) for Stevenage regeneration.

Adrian Hawkins OBE, Chair of Hertfordshire Futures and Chair of Stevenage Development Board, added: “I am delighted to see that one of our Mace projects related to our first SG1 regeneration projects area in the town is now starting to take shape. As Chair of the Stevenage Development Board, it is great to see so many projects now physically taking place and hopefully this is further confirmation to our residents and businesses that Stevenage is evolving into the 21^st century. We are committed to many exciting changes during our regeneration programme and Claxton House has progressed extremely well this past 12 months”.