Work to begin on next stage of street improvements

5 hours ago

Alex McIntyreWest Midlands

News image — The improvements to Lichfield Street would create a "pleasant environment", the council said

City of Wolverhampton Council A computer-generated image of Lichfield Street in Wolverhampton. It shows people walking or cycling down a high street with trees and greenery in the middle. A line of shops can be seen on the right with other buildings visible in the distance. — The improvements to Lichfield Street would create a "pleasant environment", the council said

Work to transform a section of Wolverhampton city centre as part of a £19m regeneration scheme will begin in April.

Improvements to Lichfield Street and Queen Square will include more greenery and better infrastructure for cyclists and pedestrians, City of Wolverhampton Council said.

It forms part of the authority's project to enhance three areas of the city in a bid to create a "pleasant environment" to attract more visitors and investment.

The first phase on lower Darlington Street was completed in November before work started on upper Darlington Street, between Waterloo Road and North Street.

It is hoped the wider scheme will deliver wider, brighter streets, better public events spaces, more trees and seating areas and easier access for all traffic.

Councillor Chris Burden said: "These works will ultimately enable people to better enjoy our city centre from the moment they arrive."

The council said the overall project was on track to be completed in 2027.

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