'It is just the first of many new homes to come,' Wolverhampton Council says as first new builds emerge as part of major New Park Village estate regeneration

Chosen construction partner Keon Homes is building seven new wheelchair accessible council bungalows on Longford Road, which are expected to be completed in spring 2026.

The work is part of a major redevelopment of council housing in the area that will also see 205 out-dated 1960s maisonettes, within eight linked deck-access blocks, flattened and replaced with 188 new energy-efficient homes over two phases.

Phase one demolition has been completed by DSM Demolition and the site has been handed over to Keon, which is undertaking intensive underground surveys and liaising with utility businesses to work through the complex water, gas, electricity and telecommunications layouts.

Enabling works are expected to start later this year, with construction getting underway in spring 2026.

The regeneration will provide new two, three and four-bedroom council homes for rent, plus increased car parking and improved public open space at the heart of the estate, which will include a children’s play area, green gym and seating.

Councillor Steve Evans, deputy leader and cabinet member for city housing at Wolverhampton Council, said: “It is fantastic to see the construction of the first new council homes at New Park Village progressing.

“It is just the first of many new homes to come as part of our masterplan for the estate that will transform the lives of local residents."

“We are continuing to invest heavily in new and replacement council housing, which forms part of our commitment to deliver good homes in well-connected neighbourhoods across the city.

“In the long-term, the redevelopment will contribute to the improvement of tenants’ living conditions with the provision of highly energy-efficient new homes, better play areas and green space creating an environmentally friendly estate.”

Matt Beckley, partnerships director at Keon Homes, said: “It’s always important when people can see the first homes emerging on a scheme – it’s a sign of the vision becoming a reality.

“New Park Village Estate is a significant project in the major redevelopment of council housing in Wolverhampton.

“It’s a complex and challenging development and one where collaboration with Wolverhampton Council and the wider supply chain is crucial in bringing it to life.

”The redevelopment scheme will be phased over several years to minimise disruption to residents."

Under phase one of the masterplan 98 new homes will be constructed, while phase two will deliver 83 new properties.

Esther Gogo-Hassan, vice chair of New Park Village Committee and resident steering group member, said residents have waited a long time for the scheme to come to fruition. 

She said: “I think it’s amazing, from where we have come up to this point. We’ve waited for this for a while and it’s good to see the new homes going up.”

The £40million programme is being funded from the council’s Housing Revenue Account (HRA) capital budget.