It comes on top of City of Wolverhampton Council’s major High Street improvement works, which are currently taking place and remain on track to be completed in November.

The majority of the funding for the market stalls has been secured from the Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund, supporting the needs of communities.

A contractor has been appointed and has started manufacturing the stalls, which will replace the current out-dated stalls on the High Street in phases over the coming months.

The new purpose-built stalls will provide a more modern, attractive and consistent appearance for the market, while also improving infrastructure for traders and supporting future events and activities on the High Street. 

Councillor Qaiser Azeem, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for Resident Services, said: “We have listened to the Wednesfield market traders and worked hard to find the extra funding for these fantastic new market stalls that they deserve.

“The old market stalls are long past their best and these new purpose-built stalls will further enhance the High Street’s fresh new look.

“The finished improvement scheme will bring the vibrancy back to Wednesfield High Street and surrounding areas, make it a more welcoming place for all and will boost the local economy.”

Sureena Brackenridge MP, Member of Parliament for Wolverhampton North, said: “I am thrilled to see that the Wednesfield Market Traders will be getting new stalls.

“This is exactly what the Pride in Place Impact Fund was secured for. To make clear improvements, delivering on the public's priorities.

“Traders have been speaking to me about improving the market stalls, and I know this will make a huge contribution towards the further improvements to Wednesfield High Street.”

The High Street improvement works follow the council securing Government funding for the scheme and extensive consultation and engagement with the public and traders.

Works include:

• Improved paving, lighting, greening and seating in High Street to attract more footfall and investment and support the established market offer
• Improved pedestrian crossings in the High Street
• More attractive pedestrian access in the south from Bentley Bridge and from the north, linking the High Street with Lichfield Road and the new Wednesfield Technology Primary School
• Improved access and signage from car parks, especially through Bealeys Fold where improved paving, landscaping, lighting and wayfinding will help draw people into the heart of the High Street
• Creation of a new events and activity space to encourage further activation of the High Street

The completed scheme will help boost the vibrancy of the High Street by delivering environmental enhancements to the public realm and market to encourage increased footfall, linked trips and dwell time to support businesses and boost the local economy.