Your views on demolition of The Overstrand

A key Walsall eyesore could be down 'within months' as part of a long term campaign to bring tens of millions of pounds of new investment into Walsall town centre.

The Overstrand in Digbeth could be soon demolished, Walsall Council regeneration bosses have revealed.

The structure, which hangs above a pedestrianised walkway has been derelict for more than 20 years.

Advance talks have been taking place with London-based landowners Threadneedle.

Discussions have looked at how the demolition of the structure can be made as part of a wider regeneration project to bring tens of millions of new investment to the town centre which can create hundreds of new jobs.

Councillor Adrian Andrew, Walsall Council Deputy Leader and cabinet member for regeneration, said: "I'm very pleased to say we are in advanced discussions over the demolition of the Overstrand.

"The day it is pulled down will be a very significant milestone in the rebirth of Walsall town centre.

"The Overstrand dates back from the 1960s and has for too long been a hangover from another era and does not belong in the new Walsall we are creating.

"By pulling down this awful concrete monstrosity we will be opening up a new era. This won't just be a major statement of our intent. This will also create a new vista for Walsall with views of St Matthew's church to be enjoyed from the town centre."

So what do the residents of the town think about the demolition of The Overstrand.

Video journalist Ben Lowe went out and about to canvass opinion.