Aston site to be home to major regeneration scheme - A major regeneration site in the heart of one of Birmingham’s most deprived wards has been bought by regional development agency Advantage West Midlands, securing its future use for the community. The 12-acre (five hectare) site is known locally as the Serpentine includes the derelict Aston Tavern as well as Aston Events Centre. The land, bordered by Serpentine Road and Aston Hall Road, was previously the site of an Asda superstore which has now been cleared. Advantage West Midlands has now taken ownership of the site and will be working with partners and to draw up plans for its future use based around the needs of the Aston community. The emerging Aston, Newtown and Lozells Action Plan earmarks the Serpentine site for leisure, cultural and mixed use and although detail is yet to be finalised, the final use for the site will incorporate these elements.