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The HISTORY of REDDITCH New Town

1976 GKN establishes its HQ in Ipsley.
Moons Moat (north) industrial estate started.

New Town contract – Alvechurch Highway, 1976 –1978, Contract E 55 / ER 112.

1977 Guy Barnett, Under-Secretary of State, opens RDC's 5000th house.

Winyates Craft Centre opened by Mr. Michael Casson.

Visit of Dr. David Owen, Minister of Health.

Service held to mark the Silver Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II.

Councillor Clive Wilkinson appointed Deputy Chairman.

The opening of the Development's 3,000th. new private home.

"Traffic in Towns” Author, Colin Buchanan, approves of the public transport system.

1978 The three mile Alvechurch Highway, built at a cost of £8 million, opened.

His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, visits the Ecumenical Centre.

His Royal Highness, The Prince Philip, opens the YMCA Centre.

Roland Moyle, Minister of State for Health, confirms the Woodrow Hospital site.

Board agreed to assist the District Council in feasibility study for new Civic Offices.

Professor Denys Hinton accepts the post of Chairman of the RDC.

Board agrees to a ''Joint Housings Policy Committee' to agree housing transfer.

Market Place pedestrianisation scheme approved.

Three new judiciary courts opened.

Appointment of Professor Denys Hinton as Chairman of the Board.

Town Centre Ringway proposals formulated.

Development proposals for Forge Mill and Bordesley Abbey excavations agreed.

Secretary of State decided not to reappoint James Cheshire.

New Town contract – Bromsgrove Highway,1978 – 1980.

New Town contract – Shopping Centre Phase 3, 1978 – 1980.

1979 Guy Barnett opened 10,000th house of rented and private developments.

Public inquiry held on Town Centre Ringway proposals.

Giant clock in Kingfisher Centre, motion proposed by Councillor Frank Cardy.

Retirement of Bill Evans as General Manager.

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