A computer generated image of what Lichfield Street could look like.
Further investment in the city centre Public Realm will create a significantly improved pedestrian and cycling environment, with greater connectivity between the city’s transport Interchange and the city centre.
It forms the next phase of City of Wolverhampton Council’s city centre improvement programme and will reshape Lichfield Street, Queen Square and Darlington Street.
Work on the first two phases of the city centre improvement programme in the Victoria Street and The Halls Wolverhampton (formerly Civic Halls) areas have been completed and have already seen several events staged in the new spaces, increasing city centre footfall and economic spend.
Funding for the Lichfield Street/Queen Square/Darlington Street phase consists of £13.5million from the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) fund, £3million from the Local Regeneration Fund and £2.6million from the Active Travel Fund.
It is all part of a move to reimagine the city centre to make it a place that attracts people for not only shopping but also for living, varied events and activities in its public spaces.
Aims of the project
Key concept proposals include wider and brighter footpaths to improve the pedestrian experience and enable hospitality businesses to offer outdoor seating; easier access for all traffic including an increased number of bus stops and coach stops to serve the Grand Theatre; a two-way continuous cycle route and one-way bus and taxi access (westbound); the creation of new and improved events spaces; new trees, greenery and seating.
These improvements will help create the foundations for Our Future City Centre vision, making the city centre greener, more welcoming and more accessible, while supporting businesses and encouraging future investment.
For site enquiries or to report issues, please contact the contractor Taylor Woodrow:
Phone: 07768940187
Email: wolverhamptonpublicrealm@taylorwoodrow.com