City of Wolverhampton - City of Opportunity We are a hotspot for investment. A city with ambitious growth plans, a strong vision and a progressive council bringing energy and pace to new developments and change. We are trusted by our partners, with a track record of making things happen.

Why investors choose Wolverhampton

Don’t just take our word for it!

"They are a really ambitious and visionary council."

Maggie Grogan, Managing Director Midlands, Muse.

"Wolverhampton is a city that is already on that journey of change, and we wanted to be on that journey with them."

Tim Heatley, Co-Founder, Capital&Centric.

Wolverhampton is a hot prospect for us. It’s a place of latent opportunity, big ambitions and a clear vision for the future.

James Dickens, Managing Director, Wavensmere Homes

The Sunbeam development speaks to both a proud heritage and bright future. It is a market leading build to rent product for Wolverhampton with high quality living for the residents.

Robbie Hubball, CEO, Paragon Living

Wolverhampton is a fantastic city with great potential and opportunity. Its people are its strength and its diversity a wonderful asset. I am proud of the part the University of Wolverhampton has played in the city's journey to date, and I look forward to our ongoing contribution to a successful and prosperous future.

Professor Ebrahim Adia, Vice-Chancellor, University of Wolverhampton

City Learning Quarter is a hugely transformative scheme which will benefit future generations of Wulfrunians and shape the skills and workforce of tomorrow.

Louise Fall, Principal and Chief Executive, City of Wolverhampton College

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We are...

A city passionate about place-making and with the council a major landowner in the city, we’re a good place to do business with.

Smithgate with ECF, a vibrant new city centre quarter

Wavensmere Homes at Canalside South

A city that champions meaningful partnerships, enabling businesses to unlock bold, transformational opportunities across Wolverhampton.

The place to be! The biggest pop art collection outside of London and home to global entertainment giants AEG, operators of University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, the city’s premier music and entertainment venue.

University of Wolverhampton at The Halls

National Brownfield Institute

Home to Europe’s largest specialist architecture and built environment campus at University of Wolverhampton and the National Brownfield Institute, we are a national centre of excellence for sustainable construction and green innovation.

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Choose Wolverhampton

Centrally located

At the heart of the UK with easy access to the M6, M6 Toll, M54, M5 and M42.

Great connectivity

Our public transport Interchange will get you to Birmingham in 17 mins by train, London 98 mins, Manchester 70 mins. HS2 will cut the journey time to London even further.

Global destinations

Access to over 150 direct destinations from Birmingham International Airport. Fast freight trains to all UK destinations.

Good growth

The city's Good Growth Strategy outlines the council’s proposed approach to economic development and how it will work alongside partners to support the local economy to grow.

Top for digital

Named a rising star in the ‘State of Fibre’ report, because we have the second biggest percentage increase in fibre coverage in the UK. More residents and businesses have access to full fibre and 5G.

Investment hotspot

Ranked joint number one in fDi Intelligence's 'Small European Cities of the Future' category (March 2023) for our foreign direct investment (FDI) strategy

More opportunities

A market of 14 million people within 100 mins drive; 1.73 million within 30 mins; 3 million within 20 miles.

Diverse and inclusive

Home to people from all over the world who speak over 90 languages.

Long-Term Plan for Towns - Bilston

In September 2023, the Government launched the government’s Long-Term Plan for Towns, a part of their levelling up programme. 55 towns across Great Britain will receive funding as part of this programme with Bilston being one of them.

Find out more about the Long-Term Plan for Towns