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Welcome to the Witton Lakes Eco Hub, a vibrant and friendly space at the heart of Witton Lakes Park where community, nature, and creativity come together. Run by Witton Lodge Community Association, our Eco Hub is much more than just a building, it’s a gathering place for neighbors, friends, and families to connect, learn, and grow together.

The Eco Hub has a rich history rooted in the community’s vision for a sustainable and inclusive future. Originally the old park-keepers cottage, this building was transformed through a community asset transfer from Birmingham City Council and renovated during the Covid-19 pandemic, officially opening its doors in April 2022. This project was born out of a long-standing aspiration to provide much-needed community facilities and create a hub that supports environmental sustainability, health, and wellbeing for the local neighborhoods of Wyrley Birch, Perry Common, Upper Witton, and Stockland Green.

Since its opening, the Eco Hub has become a welcoming space offering workshops, a community café, meeting rooms, and the beautiful Velvet Community Orchard where local volunteers grow fresh produce shared with foodbanks. Built with energy-efficient technology including air-source heat pumps and solar panels, the Hub reflects a strong commitment to green living and tackling fuel poverty, while providing opportunities for education, skills development, and community connection.

Whether you come to join a workshop, enjoy a coffee by the lakes, or take part in environmental projects, you’ll find a warm welcome and a thriving community spirit here. 

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2009

Witton Lodge Community Association and the local community identified the old park-keepers cottage at Witton Lakes as a site for redevelopment and future community facilities.

2010

The cottage was acquired from Birmingham City Council through a community asset transfer, securing its use for local benefit.

Spring 2021

Construction work began to transform the former park-keepers cottage into an Eco Hub, backed by funding from The National Lottery and Witton Lodge Community Association.

Autumn 2021

Initial phase of Eco Hub development reached completion, setting the stage for new community activities and environmental initiatives.

April 2022

Witton Lakes Eco Hub officially opened its doors, providing a multi-functional facility for health, wellbeing, training, and environmental projects.

2023

 Biodiverse areas, including a butterfly and bee garden, newt and frog hibernaculum, and wheelchair-accessible raised beds were developed around the Hub, continuing the site's evolution.

    Employment and Skills

    Whether you are looking for your very first job; have been out of work for a while and want help with application forms and CVs; looking to de­velop your skills or even thinking of starting your own business; our friendly and

    Health and Wellbeing

    We provide a wide range of support activities to look after your mental and physical wellbeing. Services focus on things like stress, fitness, diet, health conditions, abuse and isolation.
    Our trained, friendly, experienced staff can deliver support through group sessions or on a one-to-one basis.

    Housing

    We manage a stock of almost 200 properties and a 40-apartment extra-care sheltered housing scheme. This includes 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom homes and bungalows.

    Health and Wellbeing Support

    Witton Lakes Eco Hub offers an extensive programme of health and wellbeing activities designed to support local residents in leading healthier, more sustainable lives. Activities include Tai Chi, yoga, guided bike rides, all promoting both mental and physical health. The Eco Hub also provides gardening advice, healthy eating sessions, games in the park, and a welcoming café for social connection, alongside expert advice on energy bills and welfare benefits.

    These sessions are open to all, fostering community spirit and encouraging outdoor activity within the beautiful surroundings of Witton Lakes Park.

    Find out What's On at Witton Lakes Eco Hub
    Tai Chi at Witton Lakes Eco Hub
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    Please feel free to contact our friendly team today to learn more about Witton Lakes Eco Hub and the services we provide.