Mayor to Invest £20m in Holbeche Place Delivery
20.05.26 3 min read
Holbeche Place, in Solihull, has been backed with around £20m of funding by the Mayor of the West Midlands and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
The investment will be used to support the delivery of the first two phases, which will see the construction of 346 build-to-rent homes, followed by 228 affordable homes – setting the foundation for the delivery of the wider masterplan.
With 1,600 new homes overall, Holbeche Place will bring new shops, restaurants and quality public spaces into the centre of Solihull. The new mixed-use neighbourhood will be delivered in phases over the next decade and is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to re-imagine the town centre.
Announcing the investment at UKREiiF in Leeds, Richard Parker, Mayor of the West Midlands, said:
“Too many town centres have been hollowed out over recent years and people have felt that decline. I want us to reverse that. That means bringing life and vitality back into the heart of our towns and cities. ”
“Holbeche Place is exactly the kind of redevelopment our region needs – high quality homes, new businesses, safer streets and more people living in and using the town centre every day.”
“This is about building back our communities. A town centre people can feel proud of. A place where working people, young families and older residents can all see a future for themselves.”
Inspired by Solihull’s heritage the neighbourhood combines new homes, independent retail, food and drink, cultural activity, and high-quality public spaces.
The homes will help attract young professionals, families, and downsizers to the town centre, creating a vibrant and dynamic new community. It will also form a new gateway into the town from Warwick Road – offering a place that feels welcoming, active and flexible throughout the day and into the evening.
Paul Johnson, Chief Executive at Solihull Council, said:
“We welcome this latest investment and the continued support of the West Midlands Combined Authority.
“Our partnership with Muse is unlocking a major development programme that brings new homes, high‑quality commercial space and a significantly enhanced public realm into the heart of the borough. This is a strategic, long‑term commitment to driving economic growth, attracting new occupiers and ensuring Solihull town centre continues to offer a compelling proposition for residents, businesses and investors.”
Lisa Turley, Development Director at Muse, said:
“Public sector backing – alongside our partnership with Solihull Council – continues to be a crucial tool to unlock long-term and complex development where it’s needed, and where it can add real value.”
“Holbeche Place will be critical to Solihull town centre’s long-term success – driving growth, investing in retail, delivering new homes and curating quality public spaces.”