00:00Multi-million-pound plans to transform Mel Square in Solihull have been approved.
00:05Councilors backed Phase 1 in full and granted outline permission for later stages.
00:10The scheme could bring shops, leisure, space and more than 1,000 homes in the area over the next decade.
00:17Some residents raised concerns about building heights and parking.
00:22At the meeting, Councillor Dave Pinwell said previous generations showed courage reshaping the town.
00:28The committee voted unanimously in favour.
00:32Traders say the project could boost footfall but uncertainty remains.
00:36Some people fear losing car parking.
00:39Others say new homes could support pubs, restaurants and local shops if delivered as proposed.
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