Construction work starts on new college campus

It is hoped the new campus will be ready to open by the 2025-26 academic year

Construction work has started on a new college campus in Wolverhampton city centre, which hopes to be open in time for the 2025-26 academic year.

Work has begun to erect the steel framework of the building, which sits in the Old Hall Street and St George’s Parade area.

It is part of City of Wolverhampton Council's city learning quarter plan, a £61m government supported scheme to establish new educational provision across the city and wider region.

It aims to enable the City of Wolverhampton College to move from its Paget Road site, which has been identified as land to build housing.

"The steels being erected for the college campus building is a major step towards the creation of a vibrant education hub that will unlock future opportunities for all in the city," said council leader Stephen Simkins.

"The new facilities will provide a vital facelift to our city centre and will be an inspirational environment for people to learn in," he added.