Investment unlocks former school site for 175 homes

The site of a former secondary school in north Solihull is to be transformed into a community of up to 175 homes.

The scheme has been made possible by a £3m investment by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) and delivery by Solihull Council.

The deal between the parties paves the way for the infrastructure and enabling works needed for the scheme on land that was once home to Simon Digby School in Chelmsley Wood.

Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands and chair of the WMCA, said: “This investment is another great example of the commitment of the WMCA, alongside Solihull Council, to continue delivering new homes and jobs for local people during these challenging times.”

Cllr Ian Courts, leader of Solihull Council and WMCA portfolio holder for environment and energy, HS2, said: “The vital funding we have secured from the WMCA will help us unlock the potential this development site offers. There is further design and planning work to be done, but the potential to provide around 175 much needed new homes, many of which will be affordable, is a great opportunity for us.”