Hundreds of new homes are set to be built across the West Midlands as part of a multi-million-pound government funding boost. 

Worcestershire and Bromsgrove councils are amongst those set to benefit from a share of £5.4 million to transform neglected land into new homes.

The funding will mean councils can clear empty buildings, former car parks and industrial land to make way for the homes.

This kind of land is expensive to prepare for housebuilding, meaning sites are often left empty and an eyesore for local communities.

With the funding, delivered through the Brownfield Land Release Fund, councils will be able to cover the cost of decontamination, clearing disused buildings or improving infrastructure such as internet, water and power.

Worcestershire County Council are set to receive almost £1.1 million to deliver 65 homes whilst Bromsgrove District Council is set to receive more than £720,000 to deliver 50 new homes.