Plans Submitted for Enhanced Innovation Centre

Upscaled plans for an Innovation centre in Redditch have been submitted following a boost of £4m.

Redditch Borough Council has submitted planning permission for the Innovation Centre, which will be built on the former police station site, as part of the multi-million-pound town centre regeneration project.

The additional £4 million investment in the project, which has been reallocated from the cancelled Library Project, has enabled the Council to scale up the Innovation Centre’s ambitions.

This means the centre, can now host up to 40 businesses at a time, with a strong focus on innovation and digital connectivity.

The expanded facility will also offer flexible office and workshop space, tailored to support start-ups and existing businesses that want to innovate and grow

Leader of the Council, Cllr. Sharon Harvey, said: “This marks an exciting milestone in our town centre regeneration journey. The Innovation Centre will serve as a dynamic hub for entrepreneurship, innovation and business growth, helping to shape a more resilient and forward-looking local economy.

“It will offer a fantastic resource to up-and-coming businesses in our local area, as well as attracting businesses from further afield. This extra investment means that the Innovation Centre will have the potential to deliver positive impact on a faster trajectory.”

Construction is scheduled to commence early 2026 with the Innovation Centre set to open its doors for business in summer 2027.

For more information, please visit: https://www.redditchtowndeal.co.uk/regeneration-projects/redditch-innovation-centre/