Projects: Tipton Town Centre Regeneration

The Levelling Up Funds will be utilised to deliver new high-quality residential properties, to improve existing retail premises on Owen Street and dramatically improve the quality of public realm in the town centre. This project will allow for the construction of new affordable homes for local people that are close to Tipton railway station and the Midland Metro extension.

The redevelopment proposals for each site will be unique and designed to respond to the characteristics and technical constraints and opportunities of each site. Surveys will be undertaken to understand ground conditions, following which the council’s architects will prepare details redevelopment proposals in consultation with the local community.

The initial proposals seek to deliver the following outputs and outcomes:

• A more welcoming and safer-feeling town centre
• 70 new affordable homes across 3 sites on Union St
• A reduction in the number of retail units in the town to better reflect the demand for retail space
• Increased land values in the town which will support further opportunities to deliver regeneration
• A reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour
• New tree planting and public realm improvements adjacent to sites

As part of regeneration plans for Tipton town centre, Sandwell Council are proposing a wide range of improvements to public areas. These include creating greener spaces and new public spaces and walkways, as well as safety improvements.

Work is underway!

In February 2024, approval was given for the demolition of Parcel 1 and 2. Since then, works have continued:

• Planning Applications were submitted in June 2024
• Demolition started on site  in July 2024
• Demolition completed in October 2024
• Planning Approval was received in October 2024
• Procurement Exercise was undertaken and a contactor was appointed in April 2025

With demolition complete, construction works is aimed to start on site August 2025. 

Progress is also being made on Parcel 3 following approval for partial demolition in December 2024. Since then:

• Planning Submission for main works was submitted in December 2024
• Demolition started on site in February 2025 and completed in March 2025
• Public Consultation on Parcel 3 and Public Realm opened on 24 February and concluded on the 21 March 2025.
• Planning Approval for main works was received in May 2025. (DC/24/70135)

Construction works aim to start on Parcel 3 in Winter 2025.

You can view the Tipton Levelling Up Fund Plan here.