The ambition and priorities of a new blueprint for Wolverhampton city centre will be reviewed by the council’s Scrutiny Board next Tuesday before being considered by Cabinet.
It comes ahead of the detailed plan being developed through community consultation and stakeholder engagement – expected later this year.
‘Our Future City Centre Plan’ will be a live framework, updated annually to reflect the current market conditions, opportunities, and to update regeneration interventions which have come forward during the period.
The key priorities include greener public spaces, improved connectivity, high-quality housing and related health and education infrastructure, dynamic retail and leisure offerings, and a commitment to design excellence.
Our Future City Centre Plan will provide a clear roadmap for regeneration, building on the progress that has been made and setting the direction for the next chapter of growth and opportunity.
The ambition and priorities of the plan will be considered by the council’s Cabinet next month.
Councillor Chris Burden, Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, 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.
“The plan reflects our aspirations 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.
“Delivering this transformation will require collaboration, commitment, and creativity. But most of all, it will require belief in our people, potential and place.”
