DEMOLITION of buildings in the Spon End area of Coventry has officially started, marking a key milestone in the regeneration of the area.
Housing association Citizen is working with The Hill Group to demolish Kerry House, Milestone House and Trafalgar House.
Initially, works will take place inside the homes to all fixtures and fittings before the buildings are taken down.
This marks the first stage in a huge regeneration project which will see more than 750 homes built across three phases.
In the first phase, 158 homes will be demolished, and, subject to planning permission, 261 affordable homes will be built in their place.
Director of Regeneration at Citizen, Kevin Roach, said: “We’ve been working hard with our partners behind the scenes over the last few years on this regeneration project which will transform Spon End by providing more energy efficient affordable housing, increasing the area and quality of green open space and opening up the area of the River Sherbourne.
Housing association Citizen is working with The Hill Group to demolish Kerry House, Milestone House and Trafalgar House.
“This is a major project to regenerate the area over the next 10 years and we have worked with the community to ensure that their priorities and feedback has influenced our plans for the area.
“We’re looking forward to seeing the demolition progress over the next few months and to start on site in Spring 2026.”
The three blocks which are being demolished were first built in the 1960s and have most recently been used as part of various BBC productions including This Town, My Name is Leon and Phoenix Rise.
Coventry City Council, Homes England and West Midlands Combined Authority are key partners supporting the delivery of the project.
Coun Jim O’Boyle, Coventry City Council’s cabinet member for jobs, regeneration and climate change, said: “This is a really important regeneration scheme and one that is going to provide a lot of social and environmental benefits to the area.
“I’ve visited the site and seen close-up the work underway to remove fittings and structures inside the buildings.
“You can also see how dated and tired the existing housing and infrastructure looks, and it’s great to know that they will be replaced modern, warm and energy efficient homes, more quality green space and all with the River Sherbourne as a key feature.
“It’s going to be a major improvement for the Spon End area and I’m looking forward to seeing work start to progress.”
West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker added: “Our region is brilliant at building houses but not always the kind that people can afford. We desperately need more social and affordable housing so that everyone in the region can have a safe, secure place to call home.
“Spon End may be something of a TV star, but it’s no longer fit for purpose. It’s time to bring the curtain down on these old properties and replace them with new, high quality social homes.”
Demolition works are due to be complete in early 2026, with plans to start building the new homes in Spring 2026. The homes, which will be one and two-bed flats, are due to be completed and handed over to customers in late 2028.
