2026 is the year the public will be invited to shape the future regeneration of Wolverhampton
The people of Wolverhampton will be invited to have their say on the future of the city as part of the process to draw up a plan for its future development.
Wolverhampton Council is to draw up a new plan setting out its ambitions for the future regeneration of the city, and later in the year will be inviting the public to have its say.
Tuesday's (February 10) meeting of the scrutiny board will consider an outline plan detailing the council's hopes and priorities.
This will form the starting point for a more detailed plan, which will be updated annually to reflect market conditions, opportunities, and the changes that have taken place.
Councillor Chris Burden, cabinet member for city development, said priorities would include greener public spaces, making it easier for people to move about, improved housing with related health and education services, as well as dynamic retail and leisure areas.
The new plan would be used as a guide when considering future regeneration, building on the progress made and setting the direction for future development.
The draft proposals will then go before the cabinet next month.
Councillor Burden said: “Our future city centre plan is more than just a vision for physical transformation, it is a blueprint for how we will create a city centre that is vibrant, inclusive, and fit for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.
“The plan reflects our aspirations to be a thriving urban hub and destination of choice that attracts investment, supports businesses, celebrates creativity, supports enterprise, and enhances quality of life for all who live, work, study and visit here.“
