Longbridge youth centre gets green light
A £5m youth centre is set to be built as part of the Longbridge regeneration scheme. Developer St Modwen has signed a deal with Birmingham City Council to create the 'myplace' site.
Planning permission was received earlier this year and construction work is due to commence this summer.
A grant was secured by Birmingham City Council from the government’s myplace programme - a Big Lottery Fund scheme to invest in facilities for young people – to complete the project.
The location of the site was selected for its proximity to the new £66m Bournville College campus, Longbridge rail station and new town centre site.
Once completed, it will feature performing arts space, a sports hall and conference rooms. It will also include an ICT suite, music and media centre, workshop area, outdoor multi-use games area, café and garden.
Councillor Les Lawrence, cabinet member for children, young people and families for Birmingham City Council, said: This is a fantastic opportunity for those living in the south west of the city and an important cornerstone of regeneration drives for the Longbridge area. We have had a very successful partnership with St Modwen.
