Wolverhampton council seeks feedback on 6,700-home city centre regeneration plans

Wolverhampton council has launched a public consultation on a new regeneration framework for the city centre.

It aims to deliver up to 6,750 mixed-tenure homes across 10 sites identified for development, with 4,600 homes due for completion by 2042 within the ‘Wolverhampton Plan’ period.

While many of the sites included in the ‘Our Future City Centre Plan’ blueprint are already underway or have secured planning permission, the plan acts as a flexible development framework to guide future applications and investments.

The framework, which will be updated annually, also prioritises greener public spaces, improved connectivity, health and education infrastructure as well as retail and leisure facilities.

Stephen Simkins, City of Wolverhampton council leader, said: “Our Future City Centre Plan is more than just a vision for physical transformation, it is a blueprint for how we will create a city centre that is vibrant, inclusive, and fit for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

“We want the city centre to be a thriving urban hub and destination of choice that attracts investment, supports businesses, celebrates creativity, supports enterprise, and enhances quality of life for all who live, work, study and visit here.”

The council is also targeting net zero by 2041, ahead of the national 2050 goal.

The consultation period ends on August 14.