The developments will make use of timber frames. Credit: Jevanto Productions via Shutterstock.

City of Wolverhampton Council in the UK has appointed Morro Partnerships to construct sustainable council housing, including eight bungalows at the Magic Gardens site and 11 houses on a brownfield site located on Ettingshall Road.

These ‘A’ Rated, gas-free homes with solar panels are being built using sustainable methods, with timber frames currently being installed.

The use of timber frames, which have a lower carbon footprint than traditional structures, is a key feature of the project.

This construction method aims to reduce carbon footprint and decrease energy consumption, offering future residents the benefit of lower bills.

Supporting the development, Homes England has provided grants totalling £1.31m ($1.64m).

The developments are part of a broader initiative to deliver new council homes across Wolverhampton, with 81 properties across six sites in progress or planned.

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The council’s housing development team is overseeing the project, ensuring that all homes will be available for affordable rent.

The anticipated completion date for construction across both sites is mid-2025.

The Magic Gardens is a brownfield site lying unused since 2011 while the land on Ettingshall Road has been plagued by fly-tipping.

The construction of these homes will not only address the need for affordable housing but also contribute to the regeneration of these areas.

City of Wolverhampton Council City Housing cabinet member, deputy leader, and councillor Steve Evans said: “One of our key priorities is to increase the number of good homes in well-connected neighbourhoods across the city.

“Works are progressing well at both sites and will deliver a variety of housing types for our council homes portfolio.

“It is also another example of the council’s brownfield land first strategy bringing small disused sites back into use for the benefit of our residents and communities.”

Earlier this month, City of Wolverhampton Council revealed plans to invest £98m over five years to deliver around 500 homes as part of the Housing Revenue Account Business Plan.