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Theme 5: Stimulate vibrant high streets and communities

We have a huge challenge to rebuild our high streets, with many of our shops, markets and attractions closed almost overnight. The pandemic has accelerated many trends that were already happening like online shopping, home delivery apps and cashless transactions. Working closely with local businesses and partners we have successfully and safely reopened our high streets, but now more than ever, it is vital that we continue to deliver our ambitious plans to reimagine and transform our city and town centres. We have a clear vision for the future, which builds on the fantastic assets in our local communities, a world class football team, excellent transport links and a growing reputation as a digital and cultural hub in the West Midlands.

Some of the initiatives under this theme include:

  • £38m investment in our vital entertainment venues creating new jobs and consolidating the city’s place as key cultural hub in the West Midlands.
  • A new vibrant public events programme bringing thousands of people into our city and town centres which will include the launch of the prestigious British Art Show in March 2021.
  • A package of support for our local retailers jointly developed with partners which will include a ‘shop local’ campaign.
  • Completion of phase 2 of our new train station and metro extension completing a £150m investment in our public transport links which will also support the development of the Wolverhampton to Walsall line.
  • The UKs first city centre solar farm at Bowman’s Harbour to provide our fantastic NHS colleagues at New Cross Hospital with clean, green energy for their life saving work.
  • £5m investment to deliver full fibre network across the city alongside one of the first 5G accelerator hubs in the country making Wolverhampton a world leading 5G city.

    • For more information about our plans for this theme, please view the 'Additional materials' below.

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