Projects: Friar Park Millennium Centre

The Friar Park Millennium Centre, located in the heart of Wednesbury’s Friar Park area, is a vibrant hub offering a variety of activities and facilities for the local community.

Over the next decade, the Friar Park community is set to expand with the construction of over 700 new homes in the area, including 630 homes planned for the Friar Park Urban Village site, situated just north of the Millennium Centre.

This project aims to address concerns raised by residents regarding whether the current capacity of the Friar Park Millennium Centre can meet the growing needs of both the existing and incoming community.

To better serve the expanding population, the project involves reconfiguring the current floorplan and constructing an extension to create additional space. This will enable the centre to provide a wider range of services, including programs to help residents develop new skills.

Since the project began, the Millennium Centre has introduced new services, including hosting Sandwell Council Youth Service activities and launching a Job Club in March 2024.

For updates and more information on upcoming activities, visit: Friar Park Millennium Centre | Wednesbury | Facebook. 

Progress Update

Although the information sharing event is now closed, the information is still available to view. The link below provides a visual walkthrough comparing the current state of the centre with computer-generated images (CGIs) showcasing potential improvements after the project’s completion: Friar Park Millennium Centre Walkthrough.

For further context and detailed information, refer to the supporting documents available: –

Current floorplan of the centre (in 2d format)
Proposed floorplan (in 3d format) note: this may be subject to minor changes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

A planning application for the extension was submitted in January 2025. The planning reference is DC/25/70154.

Project updates, including a revised version of the FAQs, will continue to be posted on this webpage.

For more information about the Levelling Up Partnership, click here.