At this week’s full Cabinet meeting, Councillors authorised the use of compulsory purchase powers for the Council to acquire land in Willenhall.
The Willenhall Framework Plan was supported by Cabinet in February 2022, setting out a 10-year vision for housing growth and place making in the area.
The Compulsory Purchase Powers will enable Walsall Council to remove derelict, disused buildings within Phase 1 of the plan area so that much needed new homes can be built, along with plans to create a new area of open space. The Phase 1 site focuses on an area in and around Moat Street and Villiers Street.
Councillor Adrian Andrew, Deputy Leader and Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, said: “I’m pleased that the use of compulsory purchase powers has been authorised so we can move forward with the plans for Willenhall. The Willenhall Framework Plan maps out an exciting transformation of the area, developing more much-needed housing and improving public open spaces.
“Officers have worked hard to acquire all the necessary privately owned derelict land and buildings and will continue to do so, but council feels we now need to use our powers to acquire. These derelict sites are unsightly and attract antisocial behaviour so acquiring them for development is fundamental for Willenhall’s transformation.”
Phase 1 of the Framework plan involves the demolition of existing structures on land at Moat Street, Temple Bar, Cemetery Road, Villiers Street and New Hall Street. Construction began earlier this month on the Greenway, a 3km route for pedestrians and cyclists that runs East-West from Willenhall Memorial Park through Moat Street/Villiers Street. It will improve connectivity to the wider Walsall area, giving residents more opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and commute.
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