Community centre to be recycled as 18 homes built

Councillor Steve Evans said it was right to recycle material from the development

Up to 18 homes are to be built on the site of a former community centre in Wolverhampton with salvaged material to be reused on the building project.

Developer WV Living said it was working with a reclamation specialist to repurpose material from Daisy Bank Community Centre in Bilston to be used in the construction of the homes, and expected 99% of the old building to be recycled.

There will be two, three, and four-bedroom properties, with 13 available for sale and five as council homes for affordable rent.

Councillor Steve Evans, deputy leader and cabinet member for city housing, said by turning the site into a vibrant community development demonstrated 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," Evans said.

Construction is expected to begin in the autumn, with the first homes due for completion in spring next year, the council said.

Sally Saunders, managing director at WV Living, the council-owned housing development company, said: "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."