THREATS to the green belt, the regeneration of Colley Gate and a public art project will be under the spotlight at a public meeting in Cradley this week.

Cradley and Wollescote councillors Gaye Partridge, Tim Crumpton and Richard Body have called the meeting at Cradley Community Centre in Colley Lane tomorrow (Wednesday June 26).

They are calling for residents to attend the meeting, which starts at 7pm.

Topics under the microscope will include a submission to develop 1,500 houses on Foxcote Farm on Oldnall Road in Wollescote, which was made in response to The Black Country Plan's call for sites for potential development.

It was one of more than 150 specific sites put forward by land owners.

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Cllr Partridge said "The meeting has been called in response to requests for information on what is happening with the local green belt and for updates on the regeneration project which sees the council working with local developers to bring about long awaited improvements.

"We have invited Mick Freer, a local campaigner, who has a vast knowledge about the green belt, to give us an independent view.

"Residents from both Cradley and Wollescote have expressed real concerns about the lack of information and potential threats to our green spaces which are loved by all.

"We have been fully briefed on the latest about the regeneration plans for Colley Gate and we have also invited a local sculptor who has expressed an interest in a public art project.

"Anyone looking for more information can check out our Facebook site Cradley and Wollescote Communities Together.

"Tea and coffee will be available and everyone is welcome to attend.”

A submission to develop 15,00 houses on Foxcote Farm on Oldnall Road in Wollescote was made in response to The Black Country Plan's call for sites for potential development.