Multi-million-pound venue set for Wolverhampton city centre

The City of Wolverhampton Council has submitted a planning application for a £6m food, entertainment and events venue in the west of Wolverhampton’s city centre.

Following the demolition of derelict shops on Cleveland Street last year, the land has been earmarked for ‘Bell Works’ – a nod to the Victorian ironmonger and manufacturer that once existed here.

Bell Works will be the next phase of a £22m package of investment in the west of the city centre through council funding and the Government’s Future High Streets Fund. It is set to offer individual food and drink vendors an opportunity to join under one roof, as well as new and improved public car parking.

It is hoped that the venue will attract tens of thousands of visitors to the city centre every year and support the new Halls Wolverhampton.

Cllr Bhupinder Gakhal, City of Wolverhampton Council cabinet member for visitor city, said: “The submission of the planning application is a major milestone in bringing forward an exciting new development that everyone can enjoy.

“Subject to approval, we will deliver a modern food, beverage and entertainment city centre facility that will boost footfall and create invaluable employment and business opportunities.

“These type of spaces are hugely popular in other areas of the country such as Newcastle, London and Sheffield and will be a superb addition complementing Wolverhampton’s existing leisure, events and evening economy.”