Families in Tipton are now settling into their new homes as the keys to the latest council houses are handed over.
Sandwell Council has been working in partnership with developer Kier Living to create affordable homes for families on the former Princes End primary school site in Tibbington Terrace.
The seven homes, made up of six three-bedroom and one-two-bedroom properties will provide families with contemporary living spaces, private gardens and driveways.
The development is part of the council’s millions of pounds worth of investment into new housing and was completed on schedule.
Councillor Kerrie Carmichael, Sandwell’s cabinet member for housing said: “This is great news. The completion of this scheme sees another seven new council homes giving people the opportunity to set down roots and become part of a community.
“This is another example of the council working in partnership with a developer such as Kier Living to increase the quality and choice of housing in the borough.
“By the end of March next year we will have created nearly 200 new council homes since 2016 with hundreds more in the pipeline.
“This is part of our on-going strategic housing plan to increase the number of council-owned affordable homes.”
Chris King, managing director for Kier Living, said: "We are pleased to be able to support Sandwell Council in their drive to build more affordable homes in the borough.
"Kier has focused on providing high quality design and materials to create homes that offer a liveable and flexible space for tenants from day one."
The development also includes a further 22 properties for private sale built by Kier Living.
