Old Redditch garages demolished to make way for new car park

Newland Close in Woodrow, Redditch, is the latest location to be developed under Redditch Borough Council’s public realm improvements scheme.

13 garages which are no longer fit for purpose have been demolished to make way for "much-needed" parking.

Redditch Borough Council has said that residents may see a fair amount of disruption as the garages are removed and the teams undertake a large amount of resurfacing of the area to develop the new parking spaces.

The old garages (Image: Google)

Landscaping will also be altered to make the area safer, less of a target for anti-social behaviour and reduce the amount of litter.

Residents living in the area were consulted on the proposals late last year. The scheme will take 6 to 8 weeks.

Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services, Cllr Brandon Clayton, said: “Incredibly, the garage demolition project first began 15 years ago in 2009 and since then the council have created hundreds of new parking areas, making a significant difference to the daily lives of residents right across the borough, improving the quality of the local environment, enhancing the look, feel, safety and security of our communities.”

Leader of the council, Cllr Matt Dormer, said: “2024 marks a significant milestone for this project and looking back, I must thank our officers and contractors for their hard work which has benefitted thousands of residents. There is still plenty of work to do however, and we will continue to invest in and unlock the potential of our neighbourhoods so that they are safe, clean, fit for purpose and suitable for modern day living.”

The council’s Public Realm Improvements Scheme is an ongoing programme to turn old garages, often used simply for storage as they are too small for most modern vehicles, into useful new parking spaces and other enhancements. Sites are prioritised according to their assessed need.