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The HISTORY of REDDITCH New Town



        1984    Redditch Chamber of Industry and Commerce opened by John Butcher, M.P.
                Defects survey on rented housing showed no defects of a serious nature.


                Sir Neil Shields, Chairman of the New Towns Com'n discusses transfer plans.

                The Corporation planted its 2.5 millionth tree.

                Town Centre Ringway opened.

                Woodrow Medical Centre opens in a vacant house on the Woodrow estate.

        1985    Work began on the site of the District General Hospital at Woodrow.

                Redditch New Town Corporation officially dissolved.

                Ian McKay appointed the Redditch Executive Officer for the New Towns Com'n.

                Draft Housing Transfer Agreement sent to Secretary of State.

                Arrow Valley Park project approved.






















































                                     Source: Remembering Lost Redditch archives






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