What is an Urban Village?

"Urban Village. Hmmmm..What a great idea. It's brilliant. We like it. We're all in favour. What is it?"

(City Comforts by David Sucher)

For information on tendering and business opportunities in connection with Bilston Urban Village and other developments across the city, please go to www.finditinwolverhampton.co.uk

More information on many aspects of the Urban Village development, including plans, documents and photographs, is available on the downloads page or click on the tabs at the top of this page

Bilston Leisure Centre

The Bert Williams Leisure Centre opened on December 3rd.

The telephone number for the Centre is (01902) 552430

Further details at www.wolverhampton.gov.uk/sport

Details of any job opportunities at the new centre will be posted on the City Council website

Further updates will appear on the Urban Village News tab

South Wolverhampton and Bilston Academy

Work on the new building for the SWB Academy is progressing well. The Academy is part of the City's Building Schools for the Future programme.

Bilston High Street Link

The Development Brief for the High Street Link was adopted as a Supplementary Planning Document on January 29th 2010.

Main Development

The Council, together with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), is reviewing options for the development of the main site. Details of these options will be posted on the website over the coming weeks and will be subject to consultation at the appropriate time.