City Centre West moves to the next stage as first community conversation closes
14.08.24 2 min read
The first community conversation for City Centre West in Wolverhampton has closed this week, with the team now collating and reviewing feedback to help shape the regeneration opportunity.
We signed a Development Agreement with the Council, after the partnership was approved by the Cabinet, in July 2024. The decision kick-started an initial community conversation with Wolverhampton residents and other interested groups.
City Centre West has been identified by the Council as a priority location for brownfield regeneration. With the potential to deliver up to 1,000 new homes (including affordable homes), as well as shops, cafes, restaurants, and an enhanced Market Square.
City Centre West is the largest regeneration opportunity in Wolverhampton city centre, and we are working in partnership with the Council to deliver this project.
Held over two days, the team spent time in Wolverhampton city centre to hear from the community directly. We spoke with residents about what they liked about their city and what they would like to see at City Centre West.
Top priorities included high quality public spaces, new places to eat and drink, and affordable homes.
As part of the regeneration, there is also an opportunity to enhance the existing Market Square, which is one of the largest public spaces in the city. We asked the community what they might like to see – with trees and plants, outdoor seating, and cafes or restaurants identified as top priorities.
The engagement sessions were held in Wolverhampton’s Urban Room – a newly opened space funded by the local authority and the West Midlands Combined Authority.
Located on Queen Square, right in the heart of Wolverhampton, the Urban Room is designed as a bespoke engagement and consultation space. With over 100 people visiting in person over two days, and nearly 1,000 views of the consultation website.
With the deadline for feedback passing this week, our team is now carefully reviewing the feedback and identifying how City Centre West might be able to respond before finalising a detailed plan.
Further community conversations events will be held over the coming months, where residents will be able to see how we have responded to the feedback provided.
In the meantime, you can find out more at www.citycentrewest.co.uk