Multi-million-pound redevelopment of Bilston Market reaches major milestone this week
Work will begin this week to erect the steel framework on the new multi-million-pound Bilston Market.
It comes on the back of contractors Speller Metcalfe completing the necessary groundworks and is a major milestone in the scheme.
On track to be completed in June 2026, the new market will boast better access, a new canopy, upgraded toilets, enhanced stalls, and improved public spaces.
More than £8million is being invested in the redevelopment of Bilston Market after the City of Wolverhampton Council showed its commitment to the scheme by providing a £2.5million uplift to the budget to engineer the design after discovering difficult conditions under the ground.
Councillor Stephen Simkins, City of Wolverhampton Council Leader, said: “This is a significant moment in the scheme as we begin to see the new market structure coming out of the ground.
“We will deliver the first class, improved and modern market we promised traders, making it even better for them and their customers.
“In a matter of months, we will all be enjoying the absolute best market in the West Midlands with more modern, more accessible, and more vibrant spaces for traders and the local community.”
Minor tweaks to elements of the final design have also this week received planning approval, with a commitment to traders that they are getting the full scheme as promised.
Rob Lashford, divisional director at Speller Metcalfe added: “It’s great to have reached this important milestone on the Bilston Market project. Starting the steelwork is a major step forward, following careful work to overcome challenging ground conditions.
“We’re excited to see the structure take shape and proud to be delivering a market that will serve the Bilston community for years to come.”
Header image caption (L-R): City of Wolverhampton Council Leader, Cllr Stephen Simkins, and Speller Metcalfe Project Manager, Carl Bettam, with the steels on site that will form the new Bilston Market.