Galliford Try to deliver more than a station

The contractor appointed to build City of Wolverhampton’s new railway station has committed to deliver further social and economic benefits to the city.

They have started early site works in preparation for the start of demolition of the existing railway station - with the new station building expected to be completed in 2020.

During that time Galliford Try will implement a Community Benefits Plan in the city, covering a range of education, employment and supply chain activity.

Throughout the works rail services at the station will continue to run as normal, as the new station building is being built adjacent to the current one. Read more...

City team get ready to showcase at MIPIM 2018

City of Wolverhampton will be presenting at MIPIM 2018 as part of the Midlands UK delegation.

The world’s largest property event takes place in Cannes between Tuesday, March 13 and Friday 16.

Multi-billion-pound regeneration is changing the face of the City of Wolverhampton and the delegation heading to France will be promoting a wealth of attractive opportunities for developers and investors.

2018 is going to be a big year for regeneration in the city. Leading the way are plans to build on the success of the UK’s premier advanced manufacturing business park, i54, major works on the £150 million city centre Interchange scheme, and the start on site of the £55 million Westside leisure-led development.

March 2 |  Issue 67

University of Wolverhampton becomes city welcome signs advertising partner

City of Wolverhampton Council has secured the University of Wolverhampton as an advertising partner to help raise the profile of the city.

The university has agreed to cover the costs of the 26 recently-installed city boundary signs for the next five years – with each one now also showing university branding.

The signs on the main routes into the city showcase Wolverhampton’s proud heritage and profile city attractions such as Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Civic and Wulfrun Halls, Grand Theatre, Banks’s Brewery, Molineux Stadium, Monmore Green Stadium, and Wolverhampton Racecourse. Read more...

Popular Housing Fair at gallery back as part of Residents' Programme

City of Wolverhampton's second annual Housing Fair will take place on Sunday, March 18 as part of this year’s Residents’ Programme.

It follows on the success of last year’s inaugural event when more than 550 visitors dropped in for help and advice.

The free Housing Fair will again be hosted at Wolverhampton Art Gallery, Lichfield Street, WV1 1DU, between 11am and 3.30pm.

It will see around 20 exhibitors, including house builders, private landlords, mortgage advisers, estate agents, solicitors, and registered housing providers. Read more...

The Housing Fair is just one of a range of free events taking place in the city from Wednesday 14 to Saturday 31 March to support local people to get support with living, learning and working in the City of Wolverhampton. For more information please visit www.livelearnworkwolves.com.