West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker confirmed a £1 million investment on February 24, 2026, to build 71 new social rent homes in Kingswinford, West Midlands. This funding will turn a recently cleared scrapyard site into high-quality housing for local families who need affordable rental options.
The West Midlands Combined Authority provided the money to help transform the land, which sits near Stallings Lane and Oak Lane. The site was previously used for industrial scrap but was cleared after a major fire in January 2026, and the new development will remove long-standing issues with noise and smells for nearby neighbours.
Local officials expect the project to create new construction jobs in the area and reduce the number of people waiting for homes through Dudley Council. The new buildings will be part of the growing Stallings Place community, though residents have been told to expect more building activity and planning work in the coming year.
This development is part of a wider goal to build 2,000 social homes every year across the region to help with the local housing shortage. By using old industrial land, the project aims to provide new places to live while improving the local environment.
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