Wolverhampton Investment Prospectus
The new Wolverhampton Investment Prospectus was approved by the Cabinet at City of Wolverhampton Council on 22 February 2023. It is a live, interactive digital resource that will be regularly updated to ensure that it is always reflective of changes in project development and delivery, the economy and the needs of businesses and residents. The latest version can be downloaded via the link below.
The Prospectus presents an ambitious vision of how the city can grow – highlighting opportunities to build on the private and public investment to drive regeneration projects citywide. It sets out the case for investment in the city, and the opportunities that can deliver transformational change. It is commercially informed and endorsed by private and public sector partners including ION Developments, Glancy Nicholls Architects and Homes England.
City of Wolverhampton Council is working closely with city partners and stakeholders and welcomes active participation to continue shaping the online document, so it encompasses further changes in project development and delivery.
View the Wolverhampton Investment Prospectus Executive Summary here.
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Chris Kirkland, Head of City Investment, City of Wolverhampton Council
Email: Christopher.Kirkland@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Tel: 07971 843808
Investment Opportunities
As a top ten UK city for economic growth and with significant investment on site or planned citywide, there’s never been a better time to invest in City of Wolverhampton. As well as our great location and connectivity, the city has a number of ready-to-go, council and partner-owned sites available for development. Take a look at the opportunities in more detail below.
We're committed to working with potential investors and developers to bring these exciting propositions to life. We’ll support you with strong, consistent and innovative city leadership. So bring your business to the city of opportunity.
Interchange Commercial District
There are further investment opportunities across multiple strategic sites to build upon the success of the new and developing Interchange Commercial District.
Overall, the area will deliver 1 million square feet of grade A office space on strategic sites at the heart of an integrated regional road, rail and tram hub.
Project Information
Region: West Midlands
Sector(s): Office, F&B and Leisure
Investment Type: Equity investor, operators
Planning Status: Part of the local area plan
GDV: £50m
St Georges
Opportunity exists to redevelop this key strategic site which sits in a prominent location with links to the Royal, the proposed City Learning Quarter and the core city centre. This site includes a Grade 2 former Sainsbury’s store along with associated surface parking areas. The City of Wolverhampton Council acquired the site in 2018 and have established this as an exciting strategic regeneration opportunity.
Project Information
Region: West Midlands
Sector(s): Education Estates, Residential
Deal Type: Development Funding
Planning Status: Strategic Local Plan Allocation
Development Type(s): Brownfield
GDV: £50-99m
Timescales Going Forward: 1-2 Years
Scale of Development: 5.4 acres
Wolverhampton Science Park
The Science Park is home to over 100 businesses in a diverse range of sectors, including med-tech and life sciences with a fast-growing demand for further commercial space. The Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing & Digital Innovation Hub comprises of an incubator space and start up units at Wolverhampton Science Park as hub of digital economy, aerospace. It builds upon the University of Wolverhampton’s ambitions to develop a Centre of Excellence for Digital Innovation in Smart Cities.
Project Information:
Region: West Midlands
Sector(s): Science Parks
Deal Type: Development Site Sale
Planning Status: Strategic Local Plan Allocation
Development Type(s): Brownfield
GDV: <£49m
Timescales Going Forward: 3-4 Years
Scale of Development: 9.8 acres
Planning Information:
Covered in the Stafford Road AAP. Wolverhampton Science Park will be the focus of an improved quality offer in this area.
Brewers Yard
This is a £250m mixed use scheme which will see the delivery of 1,200 city houses and apartments, and 60,000 square ft of new retail and commercial space.
Project Information:
Planning Status: Outline application being prepared due for submission March ‘22. Total of upto 550 residential units
Investment Opportunity: The public and private strategic delivery partnership will look to secure investors and occupiers to help deliver this ambitious residential-led mixed-use regeneration project. Through partnership, the opportunity exists to accelerate site preparation and fast track delivery, leading to de-risked phasing of key investible opportunities from regional, national and international funding institutions.
Promoter: City of Wolverhampton University + Court Collaboration
Investment Type: Forward funding; Development funding, PRS fund opportunity
Scale/Value: £250m GDV
Sector: Public & Private Sector Led
Timeline: Anticipated during 2022
Molineux Quarter
- A comprehensive redevelopment of new academic buildings, mixed-use development and public realm
- Centred around expanding football stadium and university with potential for new commercial/leisure development
- Home to Premier League Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
City Centre West
- Leisure-led mixed-use development of 4.5 hectares
- New multi-screen cinema, family leisure attractions, restaurants
- 600 space car park
- Adjacent to retail core
- £50 million GDV
City Centre Opportunities
This map includes concept layouts and buildings on opportunities sites to stimulate discussion on how to deliver the vision for the city, it does not represent a fixed proposal or plan.