Jobs on way as new pub to be built at Bilston Urban Village
A new Marston's pub will be built at the £176 million Bilston Urban Village, creating dozens of jobs.
It will sit between the Bert Williams Leisure Centre and Morrisons supermarket on land that is currently owned by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA). Wolverhampton council has approved plans for the Bankfield Road scheme.
The pub will cater for around 180 customers and a further 50 people outside. The exact number of new jobs has not been confirmed. Councillor John Reynolds, cabinet member for city economy, said: "Bilston Urban Village and Bilston town centre are part of the council's wider city regeneration priorities and Marston's plans are excellent news that demonstrate the confidence in this significant scheme.
"We are delighted a global business made in Wolverhampton has chosen to invest in this project, which will deliver jobs for local people. It is another key milestone in fulfilling our aspirations for Bilston Urban Village, which is now really beginning to take shape, with further positive announcements just around the corner."
Bilston Urban Village will include up to 450 new homes across land south of the town centre and the Black Country Route.
Work is underway on the construction of 78 homes including one, two, three and four-bedroom properties. The council hopes to announce early next year who will develop the larger housing sites off Coseley Road.
Tim Nash, acquisitions manager for Marston's PLC, said: "We are really excited to be part of Bilston Urban Village and look forward to bringing a top quality, family-led pub restaurant to the area."
