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'We will soon be enjoying the absolute best market in the West Midlands,' council leader says of multi-million pound Bilston Market redevelopment

Traders at Bilston Market have been taking a peek at how their new multi-million-pound home is shaping up

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By Beverly Rademacher
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They joined Wolverhampton Council leader Councillor Stephen Simkins to see the progress on the redevelopment of the outdoor market.

L-R - Julie Emery, of JD Produce - Bilston Market; Councillor Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills; Councillor Stephen Simkins, Wolverhampton Council leader; Andrew Pritchard of Pritchard and Son; Nick Brown of Electrical Discount
L-R - Julie Emery, of JD Produce - Bilston Market; Councillor Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills; Councillor Stephen Simkins, Wolverhampton Council leader; Andrew Pritchard of Pritchard and Son; Nick Brown of Electrical Discount

The roof structure of the new marketplace is now in place - and contractor Speller Metcalfe remains on track to complete the works in June 2026.

More than £8 million is being invested in the redevelopment of Bilston Market after the council provided a £2.5 million uplift to the budget to engineer the design after discovering difficult conditions under the ground.

The new venture will include enhanced stalls, upgraded toilets, a flexible events space and improved public areas and better access.