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Birmingham City Council purchased the Star Members Club
(formerly Lyndhurst public house) on Sutton Road, Erdington earlier
this year after it had stood empty for three years. This week it is
being demolished.
This represents another key milestone in the regeneration of the
Lyndhurst Estate and surrounding areas of Erdington.
The council has already demolished nearly 300 obsolete and
unpopular homes on the estate and further demolition is planned for
two large tower blocks on the estate as it gears up for one
of the largest housing regeneration schemes of recent years.
In July, the council secured £100 million Housing PFI credits
for the regeneration of the area. The council is one of just 10
local authorities, out of 24 councils that submitted bids, to have
been awarded a place on the 6th round of Housing PFI scheme by the
Homes and Communities Agency (HCA).
The redevelopment scheme will deliver up to 600 new homes,
including new council housing and homes for shared ownership and
outright sale. A new neighbourhood park with play facilities is
also planned, alongside youth centres and a new health centre.
Improved access to rail network and public transport will also be
provided.
Training and employment opportunities will be created as part of
the Modern Apprenticeships programme to help young people secure
careers in construction as part of the PFI proposals.
The PFI scheme will also refurbish over 600 council homes, to a
level over and above the Decent Homes standard required by 2010,
these will include new kitchens and bathrooms and environmental
works.
Councillor John Lines, Cabinet Member for Housing, said, "The
demolition of the Star Members club is another boost for residents
on the estate and demonstrates the Council's commitment to
the regeneration of the Lyndhurst estate and surrounding areas of
Erdington. This area has long been recognised as a priority for the
Council and I'm delighted with this latest step to transform the
Lyndhurst estate into a safe high quality neighbourhood for
residents."
The council will be working closely with Homes and Communities
Agency on these proposals over the coming months.
