Disposal of Education Playing Field Land (Section 77): Former Oscott Manor Special School, Old Oscott Hill

Overview

Birmingham City Council wishes to dispose of 3453 square metres of school playing field land at the former Oscott Manor School, Old Oscott Hill, Oscott, B44 9SP. The school relocated to a new site 2.9 miles away at Reservoir Road, Erdington, Birmingham B23 6DE with an implementation date of 1st November 2021. 

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 Thursday 1st May 2025 to Thursday 12th June 2025 (6 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.