Wednesfield's £3m regeneration scheme will be 'major boost to High St'
A £3.3 million council regeneration scheme is set to "bring the vibrancy back" to Wednesfield High Street, council bosses say.
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Work on the scheme, which will provide an array of street scene improvements along with a new events and activity space on the High Street, will get underway next spring and is expected to be completed by March 2026.
City of Wolverhampton Council says the expected appointment of a contractor and signoff of final designs for the scheme follows "extensive consultation and engagement" with the public and traders on improvement options.
A consultation was held on the scheme in March this year, with the authority hoping the scheme will encourage increased footfall and dwell time in Wednesfield to support businesses and boost the local economy.
Councillor Bhupinder Gakhal, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet Member for Resident Services, said: “These works 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.
“We had a great response to our public consultation and have used the feedback to inform a set of proposals that maximise the funding that has been made available to us.
“We are now in a position to secure a contractor to deliver this important regeneration scheme for Wednesfield.”
City of Wolverhampton Council says the final scheme will include improved paving, lighting, greening and seating in High Street to attract more footfall and investment and support the market, along with improved pedestrian access from Bentley Bridge and linking the High Street with Lichfield Road and the new Wednesfield Technology Primary School.
The authority adds improved paving, landscaping, lighting and wayfinding from Bealey's Fold will help draw people into the heart of the High Street.
Ninder Johal, Chair of Wolverhampton’s City Investment Board, said: “As a board we fought hard to secure funding to support improvements in district centres like Wednesfield and Bilston.
“This scheme will make a major difference to Wednesfield High Street and the town centre as a whole, creating a better experience for businesses, residents and visitors.
