Erdington Gardens Development Gets Underway

New Homes Coming to Erdington

A ground-breaking ceremony has officially launched the Erdington Gardens housing development on Jarvis Road, Erdington.

BMHT Scheme Details

The Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust (BMHT) project will bring a total of 116 homes to the area. The development will consist of 58 properties available for affordable rent, with the remaining 58 being offered for sale. The housing mix will include two, three, and four-bedroom houses, as well as two-bedroom bungalows, all part of BMHT's house-building programme.

Council to Directly Manage Sales

In a first for BMHT, the council will be directly handling the sales of these homes. This will be facilitated through a sales service agreement with Galliford Try Partnerships, the contractor for the project.

Officials Attend Ceremony

The start of construction was marked by a ceremony attended by key figures, including the Cabinet Member for Neighbourhood Management and Homes, local councillors for the Erdington ward, council officials, and representatives from Galliford Try.

Addressing Birmingham's Housing Needs

Speaking at the event, Councillor John Cotton highlighted the council's commitment to addressing the housing shortage in Birmingham by providing suitable homes for families through the BMHT's housing strategy. He expressed his delight that work had begun on these new homes.

Partnership Praised

James Warrington, managing director for Galliford Try Partnerships Central, conveyed his pride in their ongoing collaboration with the council and their commitment to delivering another high-quality housing development for Birmingham.

BMHT Delivery Plan

It was noted that the Birmingham Municipal Housing Trust Delivery Plan for 2015-2020 is expected to deliver approximately 2,056 homes, with 1,456 of these being new council rental properties. The BMHT has established Birmingham City Council as the leading developer of new homes in the city, exceeding the output of any other provider.