First set of homes completed on former pub land in Wolverhampton
The first set of new homes built on land previously plagued by anti-social behaviour are ready to move into, a council has confirmed.Nine of 19 homes have been completed on the site of the former Happy Wanderer pub on Green Lanes, Bilston.The Wolverhampton pub was demolished by its previous owner in September 2021 after it was subjected to arson attacks and anti-social behaviour since it's closure in 2017, City of Wolverhampton Council said.Council deputy leader Steve Evans said planners have worked with previous owners to remove any further risk of anti-social behaviour.
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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