Local developers EDG Property have reached a major milestone at The School Yard scheme in Harborne as the first phase completes. It was marked with a celebratory event held in the new central courtyard at the heart of the £5m development,.

Playing on the scheme’s original use as a school, around 500 local glitterati, including Harborne residents, traders and business people were welcomed by the “headmaster”as they enjoyed the stalls and entertainment from the children from The Blue Coat School and a Victorian “flash mob” dance troupe.

Neil Edginton, EDG Property, said: “It’s fantastic to celebrate the completion of the first phase of its redevelopment by inviting our neighbours, friends and colleagues into The School Yard.

“There was an excellent turn-out to the event with very positive feedback. With two of our partners, Urban Coffee Company and Prezzo, now open, we will be in a position to announce two further lettings very soon and are looking forward to the next phase of the development starting in the new year.”

This second phase comprises a small number of apartments and townhouses.