Final views sought for high street open space plan

People have been invited to give their views on draft plans and images of what the link to Bilston High Street could look like

A council has called for "final thoughts" on its plans to improve public space in a town centre before it submits a planning application.

The plans are for the link between Pinfold Street and the High Street, Bilston, where the City of Wolverhampton Council said it hoped to create a better environment.

The authority said it wants to create a "thriving space for activities, particularly for the young people of Bilston".

An online survey is running until Friday 24 October, with the design proposals also on show at Bert Turner Boulevard, near Bilston High Street link, on Thursday 16 October between 08:00 and 14:00 BST.

The link connects WV Active Bilston-Bert Williams Leisure Centre and the wider Urban Village development to Bilston town centre.

"It is important for our traditional local centres to flourish, and this scheme builds substantially on the investment already made in Bilston in recent years," said councillor Chris Burden, who urged residents to have their say.

He thanked everyone who had provided feedback to help produce the plans, adding: "Now we need your final thoughts on the designs before we make the planning application."

Bilston High Street link is currently being used by market traders while the town's outdoor market is redeveloped.

The council says that once the traders are back in the new look outdoor market in 2026, work on the link improvement plans will progress, subject to planning approval.

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