Transformation of council housing blocks across the city

Eight council blocks most in need of refurbishment will now benefit from a programme to do just that. One of the key projects is centred on Hollybank Road in Moseley, where six six-storey tower blocks built in 1959 are being completely refurbished. The £23 million scheme will deliver new windows, external wall insulation, roofing, communal and front entrance doors, kitchens, bathrooms, CCTV, landscaping, and additional car parking. Each of the six blocks contains 30 flats, and the works are part of a wider regeneration initiative aimed at transforming the area and improving the quality of life for residents. 

Alongside the Hollybank Road project, further works are planned for Beach Hill House in Bartley Green and Kempsey House in Woodgate. These are two nine-storey blocks with a total of 72 flats, representing an additional £4 million investment, and were selected following a comprehensive disrepair consultation that highlighted properties in the greatest need of attention. Site visits with Birmingham Council housing management teams, resident management organisations, and local councillors confirmed several long-standing issues, prompting a decision to commit to full refurbishment schemes. 

By prioritising estates in need of refurbishment  and ensuring that homes are safe, energy-efficient, and comfortable, Birmingham City Council is reinforcing its commitment to maintaining its council and leaseholder homes to provide good quality housing and long-term community wellbeing across the city.