Wolves help developers kick off £21m scheme for Wolverhampton former bus depot

Molineux was chosen to celebrate the kick off of the Cleveland Road regeneration scheme.

Jessup chief executive Clive Jessup, MP Pat McFadden, Homes England senior manager Tara Kennedy, Deborah Casey from Homes England, YMCA Black Country Group chief executive Steve Clay and Councillor Zee Russell

Wolverhampton’s former bus depot site, near the ring road, will undergo a £21 million transformation.

Cannock-based Jessup Brothers, the developers of the Wolverhampton project marked the start of the project with a reception with development partners at Molineux.

The ‘kick off’ event was held at the stadium as a tribute to Wolves for the club's success in the Premier League which is bringing a new confidence and pride to the city.

Representatives of Homes England, the Government’s funding agency, the YMCA, Architects BPN, Wolverhampton Council members and Wolverhampton South East MP Pat McFadden.

“I’m thrilled that this land is being redeveloped and it’s very exciting that the YMCA Black Country Group will be relocating its head office there too. The new facility will be an asset to the area," said Mr McFadden

Councillor Beverley Momenabadi, who represents Ettingshall and who is also a governance member for YMCA Black Country Group, said: “It was great to attend the launch event. The new development will provide much needed facilities in Ettingshall including housing for young people, a nursery and a retail unit. I am very excited to work in partnership with the YMCA to help this new venture develop.”

Jessup’s chief executive Clive Jessup added: “It is good to experience this feel good factor which helps generate confidence in the city and makes possible our £21 million project to revitalise the strategically important Cleveland Road gateway to the city as part of the overall £3.7 billion regeneration already taking place.”

The bus depot site was cleared over recent months

The project includes the former Wolverhampton Royal Hospital building, which will become a major feature, fronting a new public open space.

Other proposed buildings will be carefully designed to enhance the hospital building’s architecture.

The plans from Jessup also include a mixed-use scheme, consisting of 74 apartments and 18 houses to be offered for sale.

There is also retail space, a training and office area and a a day nursery.

Home England bought the site and has carried out extensive works, including the demolition of the former bus depot to make way for new homes.