Sarah Coombes

Sarah Coombes

Labour — West Bromwich

Speaking in the House of Commons on 7 April 2025

Debate

Town Centres: Population Growth

Contribution

In Sandwell, we have almost 20,000 people on the housing waiting list—we desperately need more affordable and social homes. We also have a town centre in West Brom that is busy during the day, but very quiet at night, with no night economy whatsoever. Both of those challenges could be addressed through development of residential properties in the town centre. We have a few places earmarked for development, but that has completely stalled, so can the Minister say what more he can do to help West Brom to get building and build the homes that people need?

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