 Close to completion on station framework
The steel framework for phase one of City of Wolverhampton’s new railway station building is close to completion.
Contractors Galliford Try finished laying the foundations in February, following the demolition of the former British Transport Police building, and a small section of the current station building next to Platform 1.
Once the remaining tonnes of steel framework are installed, work will begin on lifting in floor slabs, laying the block work for the external walls, cladding the building and putting the roof on to make it watertight.
It is all part of delivering a £150 million transport hub to provide an attractive commercial gateway to those entering the city by national rail, bus or tram. Read more...
 eBay Retail Revival lift for 64 city businesses
eBay has revealed that its Retail Revival partnership with the City of Wolverhampton, helping small retailers protect and grow their businesses online, has delivered more than £2 million in sales in its first six months.
The 64 retailers taking part have experienced an average growth of 36 per cent in year-on-year revenue since joining the scheme in 2018.
Retail Revival is already demonstrating its positive impact on the local economy, with a survey of participants showing that 46 per cent of them are either expanding or planning to expand their physical presence, while 42 per cent have hired or plan to hire additional staff. Read more...
 Find out if Superfast broadband is available
Areas of City of Wolverhampton are among the latest communities to benefit from new technology; over 60,000 households and businesses are now able to access superfast broadband technology thanks to the Black Country Broadband Project.
The multi-million pound project has so far seen engineers from Openreach install nearly 300 kilometres of optical fibre and build more than 580 fibre broadband road-side cabinets for the project.
Local businesses and residents have the opportunity to seize the many benefits that faster broadband speeds bring. Fibre improves the quality of online experiences and supports exciting new developments in internet services.
To find out if Superfast broadband is available to you, there is a postcode checker available. Read more... |
March 29 | Issue 95
 Four new major tenants set to move into city centre's Mander Centre
In a major statement of confidence in the City of Wolverhampton, the Mander Centre has completed the signing of four new major tenants, where over 100,000 sq ft of space has been leased.
Established national brands Matalan, Wilko and B&M, plus newcomer One Below, will all open this year in the 550,000 sq ft Mander Centre, Wolverhampton’s prime shopping centre which attracts over 12 million visitors per annum.
The deals include the refurbishment of both floors of the former BHS department store and reopening the entrances onto Dudley Street for the new B&M and Wilko stores. Read more...
 Wolves at Work city employment programme hits 4,000 milestone
Wolves at Work is celebrating after reaching another major milestone.
The City of Wolverhampton Council and Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) employment programme, established in January 2017, has now helped more than 4,000 local people into work.
The number has doubled in just one year, and around 45 per cent of those gaining employment are aged 18 to 29.
More than 400 businesses have also pledged their support to Wolves at Work and, as well as providing employment opportunities, have welcomed 723 people into Sector Based Work Academies, and 381 into work experience. Read more...
The Shape of Wolverhampton’s Future is an event taking place on Thursday, May 16, at this year’s Black Country Business Festival.
It will be hosted between 5pm and 6pm, at City of Wolverhampton’s Civic Centre, and is an opportunity to hear and engage with the exciting regeneration projects and activities happening in the city.
You will have the opportunity to talk to City of Wolverhampton Council Managing Director, Tim Johnson, about how you can be part of the city’s future plans.
To register for a place at the event, click here. |
