Hi, I'm Jane from the Prefab Museum. We are working with Birmingham Conservation Trust and 20th Century Society West Midlands on a conservation plan for the Wake Green Road prefabs. When the group of 16 were listed Grade II in 1998 repairs were made to the roofs which unfortunately made the problem worse. As tenants complained, they were offered alternative accommodation so some of the prefabs have been vacant for some time - one for nine years - hence their rather sad appearance.
Historic England has commissioned us to find out what local people think about them and what they would like to see. If anyone is interested in contributing to this consultation please email
vicki@birminghamconservationtrust.org or come along to the open weekend. There may come a 'tipping point' where the prefabs become an eyesore, so time is of the essence! Many thanks and look forward to seeing some of you at the open weekend.