Construction Begins on £28m Bilston Business Park Creating 300 Jobs

Construction has commenced on two significant projects aimed at boosting housing and employment in the UK. Owl Homes has started building 121 new homes across two developments in Leicestershire—Waltonbrook at Burton on the Wolds and Oakwood at Stoke Golding—offering a range of properties designed to suit various buyers including families and downsizers. Meanwhile, in Bilston, the Foundry Business Park is being developed on a 15-acre derelict brownfield site with a £12.5 million investment from the West Midlands Combined Authority, aiming to create over 300 jobs through 15 new modern industrial and logistics units. The £28 million Foundry scheme, led by Goold Estates and Caddick Construction, forms the final phase of Bilston Urban Village's regeneration and is expected to have units available from spring 2026. Sustainability features such as LED lighting, photovoltaic panels, and electric vehicle charging points are integral to the Foundry development, which targets high environmental standards. Both projects reflect broader regional efforts to address housing shortages and stimulate economic growth through regeneration and infrastructure investment.