Bilston site is next for council's development company
WV Living, the City of Wolverhampton Council’s wholly owned housing development company, has announced its latest development on the site of the former Daisy Bank Community Centre in Bilston.
The new development at the centre in Ash Street will deliver a total of 18 high quality homes, a mix of two, three, and four-bedroom properties.
Of these,13 will be available for sale, while five will be council homes for affordable rent.
WV Living is working closely with West Midlands based reclamation specialists ADS Demolition Ltd to salvage and repurpose materials from the former community centre as demolition takes place, with 99 per-cent of the building recycled. Those materials will be given a new lease of life in future building projects.
Councillor Steve Evans, the council’s deputy leader and cabinet member for City Housing, said: “This development represents a significant step forward in our ongoing efforts to deliver high quality, sustainable housing across the city.
"By transforming a disused site into a vibrant new community, we are not only addressing local housing needs but also demonstrating our commitment to environmental responsibility.
"I’m pleased to see the partnership with a West Midlands based reclamation company which shows our commitment to sustainability and preserving the character of our neighbourhoods.
"This is a win for Bilston and a win for Wolverhampton.”
Sally Saunders, managing director at WV Living said: “We’re excited tounveil this new development in Bilston, which will provide much needed homes for local people.
"Our aim is to create welcoming, well-designed neighbourhoods where families can thrive.
“This site has strong ties to the community, and we’re proud to be building on that legacy by delivering homes that reflect the needs and aspirations of local residents.”
WV Living has built over 600 homes, including more than 260 properties for shared ownership and council homes for affordable rent.
Over the next five years, the plan is to deliver a further 500 homes, with nearly 150 of these earmarked as council homes for affordable rent and shared ownership
