A community consultation has started on a new regeneration blueprint for Wolverhampton city centre.

Residents, businesses and stakeholders can have their say on ‘Our Future City Centre Plan’ at Our Future City Centre Plan, with the final date to make submissions on Friday 14 August.

The feedback will be used to shape a detailed plan that will act as a live framework, updated annually to reflect the current market conditions, opportunities, and to update regeneration interventions which have come forward during the period.

The key priorities include greener public spaces, improved connectivity, high-quality housing and related health and education infrastructure, dynamic retail and leisure offerings, and a commitment to design excellence.

Our Future City Centre Plan will provide a clear roadmap for regeneration, building on the progress that has been made and setting the direction for the next chapter of growth and opportunity.

Councillor Stephen Simkins, City of Wolverhampton Council Leader, said: “Public consultation is an important step in shaping the final plan.

“The feedback will help ensure it reflects the needs of the community, supports priorities for growth and investment, and builds on earlier engagement with residents, stakeholders and investors.

“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.

“We want the city centre 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.”