SOLIHULL Council has shared an update as Kingshurst Village Centre Redevelopment enters the next phase.
Councillor Ian Courts, cabinet member for Managed Growth, has spoken about what is set to happen now the scheme has entered phase two.
He said: “We’re making steady headway with the next phase of the project. In September, our contractor Willmott Dixon shared the final costs for current Phase 2 design, which includes the new Community Retail and Health building, six homes, a new vicarage, and all of the surrounding infrastructure.
“We’re working to sign up the tenants for the new community and health spaces, while at the same time finalising our funding plans. A full report outlining the costs, funding, and next steps is being put together for Cabinet to review in December.”
In September Haystoun Construction Ltd arrived at Kingshurt Park to create a a brand-new play area featuring six bay swings, a circular swing, butterfly seesaw and an easily accessible new roundabout, as well as a play panel, dedicated graffiti wall and resurfaced pathways.
Coun Courts said: “Thanks to everyone in the community for your patience and support.
“We know it’s taken time, and we’re doing our best to keep you in the loop as things progress. Our aim hasn’t changed.
“We are working to deliver a transformative scheme focused on high-quality, modern, family housing and a range of community, health and local services, and we’ll review progress at our Cabinet meeting in December.
“In the meantime, members from the project team will be holding an informal drop-in session at Seeds of Hope (St Barnabas Hall) on Thursday 13 November (time tbc). It will be an opportunity to ask any questions and discuss next steps, so please do come along if you can.”
