Market stalls to be revamped in funding boost

Market stalls in Wednesfield will be revamped this summer in a boost to the town centre.

The majority of the funding has been secured from the government's Pride in Place Impact Fund, which supports the needs of communities.

It follows City of Wolverhampton Council's major High Street improvement works, which are currently taking place and are due to be completed in November.

Sureena Brackenridge, MP for Wolverhampton North, said: "I am thrilled to see that the Wednesfield Market Traders will be getting new stalls. This is exactly what the Pride in Place Impact Fund was secured for, to make clear improvements, delivering on the public's priorities."

A contractor has been appointed for the works and has started manufacturing the stalls, which will replace the current outdated stalls on the High Street in phases over the coming months.

Works will include more pedestrian access in the south from Bentley Bridge and from the north, linking the High Street with Lichfield Road and the new Wednesfield Technology Primary School. There will also be improved paving, lighting, greening and seating in High Street and investment and improved pedestrian crossings.

This will be in addition to improved access and signage from car parks, especially through Bealeys Fold where improved paving, landscaping, lighting and wayfinding will help draw people into the heart of the High Street

Councillor Qaiser Azeem, City of Wolverhampton Council cabinet member for resident services, said: "The old market stalls are long past their best and these new purpose built stalls will further enhance the High Street's fresh new look.

"The finished improvement scheme will bring the vibrancy back to Wednesfield High Street and surrounding areas, make it a more welcoming place for all and will boost the local economy."