What happened to Longbridge?

In 1988, the Longbridge plant, along with the rest of Austin Rover, was sold to British Aerospace, who renamed it as the Rover Group in 1989. In April 2005, this happened; the Phoenix Consortium put the MG Rover group into administration, leaving more than 6,000 workers without jobs.

When did the Longbridge factory close?

April 2005
The news of the end of mass car production at the Longbridge works in Birmingham was described as “devastating” back in April 2005. But 10 years on, have the dire predictions about the effect of the plant’s closure on the city’s economy proved true or false?

What is being built in Longbridge?

“Building the site infrastructure will accelerate the creation of 5,000 new jobs, 350 new homes and open up 27 acres of space for the public to enjoy along the River Rea.” A new 27-acre green space connected to the nearby Austin Park will be created.

Are MG cars made in Longbridge?

MG Motor has ceased production at its long-serving Longbridge factory, with all cars now China-built. MG Motor has ceased car production in the UK, with the Longbridge plant no longer needed and all models, including the MG3 and MG GS, arriving in the UK fully built from the Chinese factory.

What happened to MG sports cars?

BMW sold the business in 2000 and the MG marque passed to the MG Rover Group based in Longbridge, Birmingham. The practice of selling unique MG sports cars alongside badge-engineered models (by now Rovers) continued. The Group went into receivership in 2005 and car production was suspended on 7 April 2005.

Is Longbridge a city?

Longbridge is an area of Northfield, West Midlands. It is located near the border of Worcestershire in the south-west of Birmingham, England….

What is the Longbridge regeneration plan?

This plan is the start of a new chapter in the history of Longbridge. It aims to not only deliver tomorrow’s jobs today, through a major new high technology focused Regional Investment Site, but also to break new ground in helping Birmingham prepare for climate change.

Is Rubery a nice area?

If you aren’t a fan of city life, Rubery is one of the cheapest areas if you want to commute into Birmingham. The breathtaking Lickey Hills is just minutes away from Rubery – which has been known as one of the most scenic areas close to Birmingham.

Where is up and coming in Birmingham?

Digbeth. Digbeth is widely recognised as Birmingham’s most ‘up-and-coming’ area. Just five minutes from the Bullring and the city-centre, Digbeth is a vibrant melting pot of arts, culture, digital business and exciting independent retail – making it one of the key winners in the best places to invest in Birmingham.

Who builds MG now?

SAIC motors
SAIC motors, who own MG, make MG cars out of China and Thailand.

When is Longbridge factory going to be demolished?

However, that future won’t feature Longbridge. Rumour has it that the factory won’t be razed to the ground just yet. No preparatory work will be taking place until 9 December at the earliest, and the demolition itself won’t now happen until early 2020.

Where is the copper plate factory in Longbridge?

The original site and factory development was undertaken by Birmingham-based copper plate printers White and Pike Ltd. Looking to consolidate a number of small sites around Birmingham, and diversify into new areas, they chose a series of 20 agricultural fields in Northfield eight miles to the south of the city on the Bristol Road at Longbridge.

When did the MG Rover plant in Longbridge close?

At its height in the 1960s, Longbridge was one of the world’s biggest car factories, employing tens of thousands of people producing ground-breaking vehicles like the Mini. A steady decline over the 1980s and 90s led to the collapse of MG Rover in 2005.

How many people work at the Longbridge plant?

The current production facilities at Longbridge have the capacity for employing not more than approximately 1,000 workers. More than half the factory site has been sold off and cleared, and the land restored to provide land for homes and businesses with a target of creating 10,000 jobs and 1450 homes.