Disposal of Education Playing Field Land: Marywood Centre, Gilby Road, B16 8RQ

Overview

(Section 77)

Birmingham City Council wishes to dispose of 3704 square metres of school playing field land at the Marywood Centre, Gilby Road, Ladywood, B16 8RQ. The site was previously occupied by the City of Birmingham School until they vacated the site on the 16th January 2023. 

In order to dispose of this playing field land it will be necessary for Birmingham City Council to apply for written consent from the Secretary of State. It is only at that point that we will be able to dispose/change use of this land.

We are consulting all interested parties on this proposed disposal and are interested to receive your comments.

Should approval be given by the Secretary of State to dispose of these fields any proceeds from the disposal of these playing fields will be used to provide alternative sporting facilities in the City.

Why your views matter

We are interested in receiving comments regarding the proposal to dispose of these fields.

The consultation will run from Monday 24th November 2025 to Monday 19th January 2026 (8 weeks)

All comments received will be forwarded to The Secretary of State who will make a decision as to whether to consent to the disposal of the fields.