Future of former Birmingham youth centre confirmed as Council shares 'positive' plans

NewsMidlands NewsYoung BrummiesThe youth centre was once a popular asset in Erdington14:39, 06 Aug 2026The future of a former Birmingham youth centre has been confirmed - years after it closed for good.‌Malcolm Locker Youth Centre in Erdington was once a hotspot for young people to play sports, relax and chat with their fellow youngsters.‌However, back in 2014, the site waved goodbye to visitors after a campaign to save the much-loved centre was lost.‌READ MORE: Weapons being seized from Birmingham schools - from kitchen knives to air gunsMore than a decade on, the Council approved the sale of the former youth centre in February, where a proposal to bring the building back into active use for "community-focused activity" was raised.A report from Birmingham City Council at that time said th