The detailed design options will be available to view and comment on at
Wednesfield Market (on a stall outside Heron Foods) on Tuesday, March 19,
between 10am and 3pm.

They will remain on display at Wednesfield Library (WV11 1XT) for the
duration of the six-week consultation.

People can also have their say online at
https://consultation.wolverhampton.gov.uk/cwc/wednesfield-high-street-
improvements from Monday, March 18 to April 29, 2024.

The consultation follows extensive engagement with the public and
stakeholders and the findings will help determine which design options are
implemented.

Work on site is expected to start later this year and will take around 18
months to complete. It will be funded through the Government’s Levelling Up
Towns Fund for Wolverhampton.

The options look at ways to increase the vibrancy of Wednesfield High Street
by considering potential environmental enhancements to the public realm,
shop fronts and market to encourage increased footfall, linked trips and
increased dwell time to support businesses.

Ninder Johal, Chair of Wolverhampton’s City Investment Board, which has
responsibility for Wolverhampton Towns Fund, said: “As a board with key
partners from across the political and business spectrum, we fought hard to
secure funding to support improvement 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 and it is important the public have the chance to
express their views on the design options before final plans are put in place.”
Councillor Craig Collingswood, City of Wolverhampton Council Cabinet
Member for Environment and Climate Change, 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.

“It is important we maximise this funding to provide the best possible outcome
for Wednesfield and make a tangible difference to its residents, businesses
and visitors.

“I would urge people to look at the design options on the table and have their
say ahead of us starting these important regeneration works later this year.”