More than 5,000 homes to be built at Commonwealth Games Village with £165m cash boost

Birmingham will get £165m to build more than 5,000 homes for the Commonwealth Games under plans set to be announced at the Conservative conference today.

The housing will initially be used for athletes and officials taking part in the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Once the games are over, it will be available for general use.

According to the Birmingham Mail, Communities Secretary James Brokenshire will announce the funding at the conference, which is taking place at the ICC.

He will say: “In 2022 Birmingham will host the Commonwealth Games.

“It will provide the platform for this great city to shine on a global stage.

“The chance to drive economic potential.

“The chance to create a sense of pride – not just in this city but our country as a whole.

“That’s why I’m proud today to announce the Government funding for the construction of the Athletes Village.

The funding will help to deliver the Commonwealth Games Village and transport improvements needed to support the wider regeneration of the Perry Barr area.

Construction is due to begin next year.