Digbeth vision for TV & film hub

Ambition to regenerate huge site revealed at Regional Investment Summit

- TAMLYN JONES Business Correspondent

An artist's impression showing the Warwick Bar site set for redevelopment in Digbeth.

HUNDREDS of new homes, creative workspace and a central hub for the film and TV industry could all be coming to Birmingham if a new vision is realised.

West Midlands mayor Richard Parker showcased new plans for industrial land in the city’s Digbeth district.

It includes the launch of the ‘Warwick Bar Prospectus’ which sets out a vision for the regeneration of sites covering an area the size of 22 football pitches.

It says the canalside land in Fazeley Street has the potential to deliver at least 1,700 new homes and more than 110,000 sq ft of creative workspaces.

There are also plans for ‘Production Central WM’ which is a proposed new film office to connect producers with the set locations, local crew and suppliers needed to bring shows and films to the region.

Support for the projects could come from the Government's £25 million Creative Places Growth Fund for the region.