Morro Partnerships has constructed the new ‘A’ Rated, gas-free homes with solar panels, on the site of the dilapidated former Bilston tennis club in Villiers Avenue.

The project, led by City of Wolverhampton Council’s housing development team, has delivered ten two-bedroom and one three-bedroom houses – bringing disused land back into use and enhancing the area.

To mitigate for the loss of the tennis courts £40,000 was allocated to improve tennis courts at East Park.

Morro Partnerships builds with sustainability in mind, and the new detached and semi-detached homes have been developed using timber frame construction.

The carbon footprint of a timber frame is less than traditional structures, and this modern method of construction also helps to reduce energy consumption, helping to keep residents’ bills to a minimum.

The development was supported by a £620,000 grant from Homes England.

Councillor Steve Evans, the council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for City Housing and Assets, said: “This is another example of the council’s strategy to bring small disused sites back into use for the benefit of our residents and communities.

“There is an increasing demand for housing and this forms part of our pipeline of new council properties we are developing to deliver more and better homes for local people in well-connected neighbourhoods across the city.

“Residents will not only benefit from these future-proofed homes, they will also reap the rewards of the significant investment already made in Bilston in recent years that is seeing the town flourish.”

Gavin Ward, Morro Partnerships West Midlands Operations Director, said: “At Morro Partnerships, we believe every home we build should help create a better tomorrow for the people who live there and the community around them.

“Villiers Avenue shows what that looks like in practice. A forgotten corner of Bilston is now a welcoming neighbourhood where families can put down roots for years to come.

“These energy-efficient homes are built for the future, with lower running costs for residents and a smaller footprint on the planet. We’re proud to have worked alongside the council on a scheme that will leave a lasting legacy for Wolverhampton long after we’ve left site.”