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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First stage of city library improvements completed
The first stage of improvements to enhance public facilities at Wolverhampton's Central Library has been completed. The 1970s extension to the back of the library has been changed, providing two new first-floor offices, ground floor space for book deliveries, sorting and collections and other facilities. Adult Education Wolverhampton's Alan Garner Building on Old Hall Street is set to be refurbished and remodelled and there are plans to create a two-storey building to connect it to Central Library's 1930s extension. Work on restoring the front of the building and the roof of the Grade II*-listed library began in November. The improved facilities will sit alongside a new facility for City of Wolverhampton College currently being built on the site of the college's former Metro One campus and land on the corner of Garrick Street and Bilston Street. The first stage of improvements at the central library was finished as part of the £61m City Learning Quarter programme. Council cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills Chris Burden said changes to the library and adult education facilities were "integral to our City Learning Quarter vision alongside the new college campus being developed". "Together they will provide state-of-the-art facilities in the city centre and improve life chances for people of all ages through learning, apprenticeship and employment offers. "The restoration and development of the Grade II*-listed library and Adult Education building will enhance the offer for current users of these services and attract new users." Central Library and Adult Education Wolverhampton are continuing to operate during work, which is expected to be completed during the winter. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Library restoration scheme under way in city Library remains open as restoration work begins City of Wolverhampton Council
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
First stage of Wolverhampton library improvements completed
The first stage of improvements to enhance public facilities at Wolverhampton's Central Library has been 1970s extension to the back of the library has been changed, providing two new first-floor offices, ground floor space for book deliveries, sorting and collections and other Education Wolverhampton's Alan Garner Building on Old Hall Street is set to be refurbished and remodelled and there are plans to create a two-storey building to connect it to Central Library's 1930s on restoring the front of the building and the roof of the Grade II*-listed library began in November. The improved facilities will sit alongside a new facility for City of Wolverhampton College currently being built on the site of the college's former Metro One campus and land on the corner of Garrick Street and Bilston first stage of improvements at the central library was finished as part of the £61m City Learning Quarter cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills Chris Burden said changes to the library and adult education facilities were "integral to our City Learning Quarter vision alongside the new college campus being developed"."Together they will provide state-of-the-art facilities in the city centre and improve life chances for people of all ages through learning, apprenticeship and employment offers."The restoration and development of the Grade II*-listed library and Adult Education building will enhance the offer for current users of these services and attract new users." Central Library and Adult Education Wolverhampton are continuing to operate during work, which is expected to be completed during the winter. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wolverhampton wheels weekender event rolls into city
A market square will be transformed into an arena to welcome bikes, skateboards and drift Wheels Weekender will roll into Wolverhampton's Market Square on 14 and 15 free family-friendly event will feature stunt demonstrations by professional riders and skateboarders, food stalls, funfair rides and inflatable aged nine and over will be able to enjoy the event from 10:00 to 16:00 BST. Councillor Chris Burden said people would be able to experience a sport that is on the rise as well as watching jaw dropping stunts in a safe environment. "You will even be able to have a go yourselves by taking part in the mobile skate park, drift trikes and KMX karts," he are welcome to bring their own bikes, scooters and skateboards although helmets and appropriate footwear will be mandatory for all activities. E-bikes or E-scooters are not permitted within the event site. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
23-05-2025
- Business
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Bowling and sports venue opens in Wolverhampton, creating new jobs
A new sports and bowling venue has opened in Wolverhampton, creating 30 £2.4m Superbowl UK premises is based in the Mander Centre in the city centre, in an area recently pedestrianised and revamped, the council venue has 12 bowling lanes, interactive darts, video games, a soft play area and a bar and development has "brought empty retail units back to life, further delivering on our ambitions for the city centre", council leader Stephen Simkins said. Plans for the new site were revealed last year, making it the 15th branch for Superbowl UK in England and Quaintance, acquisitions director for Superbowl UK, said they were delighted to start welcoming Chris Burden added the authority wanted the opening to be "a catalyst for further investment" in the city while they work with the owners of the Mander Centre to attract new leisure and food and beverage businesses."Alongside Superbowl UK, the city centre will also be boosted by the opening of the new 4-screen Lockworks Cinema in the Chubb Building this summer and a new indoor climbing facility coming to the former Express & Star offices in Queen Street," he said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
22-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Wolverhampton and Staffordshire growth zone plan for 15,000 jobs
A planned enterprise zone in Wolverhampton and south Staffordshire specialising in advanced manufacturing and green technology could create nearly 15,000 jobs, councils is hoped the scheme - being developed by three local authorities – will bring almost £600m to the of Wolverhampton Council, Staffordshire County Council and South Staffordshire Council said The Central Edge "economic growth zone" would expand on the existing i54 business park on the Wolverhampton/Staffordshire scheme also has involvement from 12 universities in the Midlands region. It is due to consist of Wolverhampton's Green Innovation Corridor (GIC) as well as advanced manufacturing locations in south Chris Burden, from City of Wolverhampton Council, said Central Edge would be "a transformational economic growth zone"."It is a once-in-a-generation proposition building on the success of the UK's most successful enterprise zone, i54," he Murray, Staffordshire County Council's new deputy leader said growing the local economy and creating good jobs was a key priority for the new said the new zone would include 16.4m sq ft (1.5 sq m) of development land, a possible £582m in gross value added and the creation of 14,700 would also help provide access to 155,000 science, technology, engineering and maths courses within an hour of Wolverhampton, they added. Follow BBC Stoke & Staffordshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
