The next phase of clearance and regeneration of the Lyndhurst estate in Erdington, in Birmingham looks set to be approved by the Cabinet.

A meeting will take place on 24 September in an attempt to transform the area into a sustainable, new build development fit for the 21st Century.

The Cabinet will be asked to approve the demolition of Harlech and Burcombe Towers and the sale of Standleys Tower to expand regeneration opportunities and to ensure a more comprehensive and inclusive redevelopment of the estate.

Momentum of the major clearance has gathered pace with the demolition of 18 blocks of three-storey maisonettes nearly completed. Some 221 families have already been re-housed.

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Residents continue to be at the heart of plans to redevelop the estate. The Lyndhurst Estate Development Group (EDG) made up of councillors, residents and officers have helped steer the redevelopment process forward working with AXIS Design to develop a masterplan which seeks to remodel the area to provide an improved estate where people will choose to live.

Councillor John Lines, Cabinet Member for Housing, said: "The redevelopment of the Lyndhurst estate is now moving at great pace and I am pleased to be able to work towards creating a mix of new homes for both rent and sale.

"The regeneration of the estate will provide improved open space and community facilities, in addition to commercial opportunities that will offer employment for local people. The new Lyndhurst will be a place where people will be proud to live."

In order to maximise the potential for regeneration and create an impact on the surrounding area improvement works will be carried out to the four remaining blocks Normanton, Fairbourne, Glendale and Kentmere Towers to meet the decent homes standard.

Improvements will also be carried out to the fabric of the buildings to help change their visual appearance to encourage an impact change.

(JM/SP)