Birmingham City Council has moved to accelerate the regeneration of Druids Heath, confirming 62 homes for social rent will be delivered across three small sites in the neighbourhood.

The council will work with housing specialist Lovell on these initial projects ahead of the wider estate programme, which is set to create around 3,500 new homes alongside improved green spaces, social infrastructure, and commercial and community facilities.

Residents who were temporarily relocated from Druids Heath will be prioritised for the new properties, with returning households expected to begin moving back from 2027, helping to re-establish a strong sense of community.

Construction is already under way at Brockworth Road, where 12 new apartments are due to complete by 2027. Subject to planning approval, work on the remaining two sites is expected to start in 2026: Bells Lane (the former British Legion site) will provide 26 homes for social rent, including maisonettes, two-bedroom flats and houses; Sherstone Covert will deliver 24 homes for social rent, comprising one- to three-bedroom apartments, maisonettes and three-bedroom houses, together with welcoming open green space that links into the wider area.

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In January, the council's cabinet approved the award of the wider estate redevelopment contract to Lovell, paving the way for the broader transformation of Druids Heath.

Cllr Nicky Brennan, Cabinet Member for Housing and Homelessness, said: "These three sites are about looking ahead and marking the start of a future Druids Heath deserves. They offer an early opportunity to showcase our commitment to delivering much needed, affordable homes that are high-quality and support local people to stay in the area and live healthy, sustainable lives."

Simon Wingate, Regional Partnerships Director at Lovell, said: "At the core of our partnership with Birmingham City Council is a shared commitment to local people – creating quality homes and building strong, connected communities around them."

"As we bring forward these initial developments, we are keen to work closely with residents to shape wider improvements in the area, helping to build a Druid's Heath that meets local needs now and in the future."