Images revealed of what Walsall’s £1.5bn redevelopment could look like

Walsall has received £23.5m from the government’s Town Deal Fund and an additional £750,000 from the Accelerated Funds, alongside the Future High Streets Funding for the Connected Gateway project that aims to rejuvenate the Saddlers Centre.

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These plans seek to revitalise the historical market town centre into a modern space.

Funds will better the town’s infrastructure, including tree planting, improving the arrival experience for public transport users, and diversifying the town centre beyond a retail-focused environment.

On Monday (November 6) the council’s portfolio holder for regeneration Cllr Adrian Andrew revealed that the transformative plans will generate more than 1,000 homes and 4,000 jobs for local people.

Councillor Adrian Andrew, deputy leader of Walsall Council, said: “These draft images are a good example of the ambition that we have for the town centre and it’s great to be able to bring our residents along on this journey by sharing a glimpse into how the Saddlers Centre might look. The aim is to improve the arrival experience into Walsall and provide a connected gateway that links the railway station and bus station, making it easier and more appealing to travel into and out of the town centre. We are working with partners and stakeholders to turn these plans into reality; there is lots to look forward to.”