Sedgley's former fire station is sold

A former fire station in the Black Country which was controversially closed more than two years ago has been sold to a developer.

Sedgley fire station in Tipton Road, Sedgley, was shut down in November 2008 despite a campaign to save it, which included a 12,000-name petition.

The base went on the market in May this year after plans to build eight homes on the site were submitted by West Midlands Fire Service and approved by Dudley Council planning chiefs.

Today bosses confirmed they have now agreed to sell the site. West Midlands Fire Service spokesman Jeremy Sharpe said today: "I can confirm that a bid has been accepted and draft contracts are now with the developer's solicitor."