Agreement on blueprint for £750m Longbridge town

Dec 5 2008 by Paul Bradley, Birmingham Post

biggest regeneration scheme seen in the West Midlands but St Modwen bosses said that it could take longer due to a slump in land and property prices.

Mike Murray, senior development manager for St Modwen, said: “St Modwen remains committed to the regeneration of Longbridge – we have already invested several million pounds to clear the way for future development – and we now await the planning inspector’s report.”

A spokesman for Birmingham City Council said: “The final day of the examination exploring the implementation of the plan went extremely well, with all the main parties agreeing a unified way forward.

“All parties are now looking forward to the adoption of the plan and a speedy implementation of the proposals.”

MP for Northfield, Richard Burden, added: “Whatever disagreements we may have had, the main priority was getting this plan through.

“I still have some concerns regarding a lack of on-going engagement with the community and the future of Longbridge station.”

The planning inspector is expected to publish her final report on the Longbridge Area Action Plan next month.