Major regeneration masterplan to be revealed for Wolverhampton
A £50m regeneration masterplan for Wolverhampton’s City Centre West scheme will be unveiled by the City of Wolverhampton Council and the English Cities Fund (ECF) – a joint venture between Homes England, Legal & General, and Muse.
Proposals for phase one include the delivery of up to 1,000 homes, as well as options for a regenerated Market Square with green spaces and opportunities for new shops, cafes, and restaurants with the potential of outdoor seating.
The Council and ECF entered into a Development Agreement in July to bring forward proposals for the largest regeneration opportunity in the city centre, covering a 12-acre area linking School Street and Darlington Street.
The partnership will unveil the proposed regeneration masterplan at a series of engagement events over the coming weeks, after an initial consultation with the public in July.
Cllr Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs, and skills, at City of Wolverhampton Council, said: “The proposed masterplan is the result of significant collaboration between ECF and the Council, but also residents who have offered their perspectives on the opportunities ahead.
“City Centre West is an opportunity to put people at the heart of the city with new homes, shops, cafes or restaurants.
“The vision and masterplan could be truly transformational for Wolverhampton, so I encourage people to continue to engage and share their views.”
Basit Ali, development director – Midlands at Muse, development partner in ECF, added: “Our initial engagement sessions in July were extremely helpful as we finalised our masterplan and vision.
“We heard very clearly that people wanted something which attracts people into the city centre and creates a vibrant and exciting place to spend time. That feedback has helped steer and guide our approach.
“By delivering new homes at a transformational scale, and curating a new city centre neighbourhood, we can boost the economy and create real opportunity for established and new communities.”
The sessions, where residents will be able to view the masterplan in detail and ask questions of the team, have also been arranged:
Saturday 28th September – 1pm-4pm, The Way Youth Centre, School Street
Wednesday 2nd October – 12-7pm, Urban Room, 18 Queen Square
