Approval for city's major redevelopment scheme

Plans for a major redevelopment in Wolverhampton which will see new homes, shops, restaurants and public spaces, have been approved, according to City of Wolverhampton Council.

Smithgate will be a "vibrant new quarter" with work potentially starting this summer.

As part of the scheme, there will be 1,000 new homes, including affordable homes, and 70,000 square feet of retail, leisure and commercial space.

Councillor Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs, and skills, said it would drive economic growth and help meet the city' significant housing needs.

The development covers a 12-acre site linking School Street and Darlington Street and the area around Market Square.

The first phase of work, subject to funding agreements in place, will include 331 build-to-rent and affordable homes along with new retail opportunities and public spaces.

"Smithgate will put people at the heart of the city centre with new homes, shops, cafes, and restaurants," Burden said.

"It will drive economic growth which will benefit all our communities, help meet our significant housing needs and create a new place for people to visit and spend time."

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