Millions of pounds of public money could be used to support a £42 million investment to ensure Edgbaston cricket ground keeps its place in the “elite tier of international cricket venues”.
Birmingham City Council is considering lending £32 million to the home of Warwickshire County Cricket Club to support a big upgrade of the ground and maintain its status as a venue for international matches. The cash would be used to help rebuild the oldest two stands – the Raglan and Priory Stands – and add facilities including a 145 room hotel.
The council said figures from 2019 showed test matches, county cricket, The Hundred and T20 Finals Day attracted 400,000 visitors contributed £68 million to the city’s economy.
