Projects: Wednesbury Town Centre Improvements

This project is designed to support the ongoing revitalisation of Wednesbury by improving the attractiveness, safety and functionality of the town centre. Building on the success of the Wednesbury High Street Heritage Action Zone – which included upgrades to Market Place – these improvements will further enhance the town’s appeal for residents, businesses and visitors.

Planned enhancements include: –

• More comfortable benches

• Additional bins to reduce litter

• New trees and planting to introduce more greenery

• Brighter, high-quality paving

• Improved lighting, featuring traditional-style lanterns

Public Realm Improvements

The Public Realm consultation took place between 29 February and 11 March 2024, and community feedback has helped shape the final designs for these upgrades.

• Phases 1 and 2 of improvement works on Union Street are now complete. These phases included upgraded highway drainage, natural sandstone paving, newly planted trees and new street furniture such as benches and bins.

• Lighting is also being upgraded to a more traditional style to complement the town’s heritage character.

• The initial work focused on the section of Union Street closest to the bus station and its central area, with remaining sections being completed in sequence.

Phase 3 began in February 2025 and is currently in progress. The entire project includes five phases, with completion expected by June 2025. 

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Wednesbury Town Centre Masterplan

Alongside these physical improvements, a comprehensive review of the town centre has been undertaken to identify opportunities for regeneration and to address underused or derelict sites. This work has informed the creation of a Town Centre Masterplan.

A masterplan is a strategic document that sets out a long-term vision for how a place can evolve. It helps guide decision-making and supports future funding bids for regeneration from the UK government and other sources.

The Masterplan consultation took place from 7 May to 11 June 2024, shaped by public input, local assessments and expert analysis of future development potential.