
Local choices and lasting change

Castle Vale is the only neighbourhood in Birmingham, and one of just seven in the West Midlands, chosen to show what’s possible when a community leads the way. It’s all part of a new regional programme exploring how neighbourhoods can become better to live in, with warmer homes, more affordable bills and long-term benefits that stay local.
This isn't something being done to Castle Vale. It's being shaped with Castle Vale, by listening to residents, learning what matters most, and building a plan around that.
Together, we’re asking: What could Castle Vale’s energy future look like and how can it deliver real benefits for the people who live here now, and for generations to come?
Powering Up Castle Vale is about making sure decisions about homes, energy and the neighbourhood start with the people who live here, not with anyone else.