New lighting will bring Wolverhampton's most famous landmarks to life at night

Wolverhampton’s most famous landmark buildings will be lit at night as part of a scheme to bring the city to life after dark..

St Peter’s Collegiate Church, a fixture in the city for more than 1,000 years, is among the buildings that will be illuminated.

The neighbouring neo-classical art gallery in Lichfield Street will also be lit at night as part of the plan.

Councillor Stephen Simkins, leader of Wolverhampton Council, said installation work would begin in the coming weeks.

"Brighter new heritage-style globes are set to be installed around St Peter's Church, overlooking the piazza and Lady Wulfruna statue,” he said.

“This upgraded LED lighting will boost visibility along the well-used pedestrian route, with installation due to begin in the coming weeks. New lighting will be installed within St Peter's Gardens once final approval is received from the Lichfield Diocese.”

He said installation work on external lighting around Wolverhampton Art Gallery would begin in early October, once the gallery's Andy Warhol exhibition had finished.

"The improved lighting aims to create a safe and welcoming environment that helps people enjoy their evening in the city centre, supporting businesses and boosting our local economy."

The works form part of a wider £19 million scheme which will see the repaving of Lichfield Street, Queen Square and Darlington Street to create wider footpaths and more cycle and bus lanes.