 VIDEO: Railway station phase one almost ready
A date for the opening to the public of phase one of City of Wolverhampton’s new railway station will be announced next month (January) as construction nears completion.
Works on the first of two build phases will be coming to an end in the next few weeks.
Once complete, phase one of the station will be rigorously tested and commissioned in conjunction with Network Rail, West Midlands Railway (WMR) and Avanti West Coast as part of the ‘Entry into Service’ process to ensure the new building is safe for operational use. Read more...
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 Commemorative stones laid to celebrate century
Commemorative stones are being laid at City of Wolverhampton Council new-build housing sites to mark the historic 100th anniversary of council housing in Britain.
Work on seven phase-four developments under the council’s small-site home building scheme have started in 2019 - and a property on each site will see one of the specially-commissioned stones set into the brickwork.
The sites include Whiston Avenue in Ashmore Park, Hylstone Crescent in Wednesfield, Westcroft Avenue in Underhill, Moat Green Avenue in Wednesfield, Wilkinson Avenue in Bradley, Fairway Green in Stowlawn and Foster Road, Low Hill. Read more... |
December 20 | Issue 114
 Construction works start on city centre i9 Grade A office development
Construction works on the new eye-catching modern office development i9 have started following a period of site enabling works.
i9 is set in the heart of the City of Wolverhampton Interchange and emerged as a scheme following the success of the award-winning i10 complex on the opposite side of Railway Drive.
It will provide up to 52,000 sq ft of stunning Grade A office space, has potential for 5,600 sq ft of leisure space for restaurants, and is planned for completion in 2021. Read more...
 Wolverhampton earns Cultural Compact champion ACE funding
City of Wolverhampton Council has secured funding from Arts Council England (ACE) to put in place a Cultural Compact champion to support the further development of the city’s strong cultural offer.
After submitting a bid, the council have been awarded £20,000 for an employee to develop a relationship with wider partners to embed culture into the vision for the city, wider regeneration and economic growth activity.
Cultural Compact focuses on building a strategic cross-sector partnership driven by a common ambition for culture and its contribution to social and economic development, bringing together the local authority, university, college, businesses, leisure sector, city developers, cultural and creative organisations, health sector, community representatives, and voluntary sector to co-design and deliver a vision for culture in the city. Read more...
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