Contractor appointed for £46m stadium revamp

Stadium bosses have appointed a contractor for the £46m revamp of one of Birmingham's largest sporting venues.

The Raglan and Priory stands at Edgbaston Stadium are set to be redeveloped into a new 3,200-seat stand and 146-bed hotel after plans were approved in February 2025.

The two stands were demolished after work at the site began in November and Warwickshire County Cricket Club, which plays home games at the stadium, said it had since chosen contractor Sisk to construct the new stand and hotel.

It is hoped the project will be completed in time for the men's Ashes Test in summer 2027.

Stuart Cain, chief executive of the cricket club, said: "The next stage of our masterplan project will help cement our city as a world class sporting and tourism hub."

The club previously said the hotel was expected to attract 60,000 guests every year once opened.

It estimated that 134 permanent jobs would be created, while the stadium's contribution to the local economy would increase to about £40m per year, rising to £70m during a Cricket World Cup.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.

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