First set of homes completed on former pub land in Wolverhampton
He said: "This is a prime example of the work we are doing through our vacant properties taskforce to bring derelict sites back into use to create a better environment for all."Black Country Housing Group, in partnership with Keon Homes, has built 13 two and three-bedroom houses, and six one-bedroom flats, supported by grant funding from Homes England.The all-electric properties have been designed to be energy efficient. The development has also been supported by West Midlands Police's Secured by Design (SBD) initiative to meet high standards in preventing crime.
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