Wolverhampton City Council is inviting residents to comment on plans to improve a major pedestrian pathway in Bilston town centre.
The pathway improvements form part of the Bilston Health and Regeneration Programme (HaRP), backed by Government funding. The scheme will update and enhance the route along the Black Country Route from Bert Turner Boulevard, past the outdoor and indoor market, to the bus and tram station.
What the improvements will include
The council proposes to widen the current pathway so pedestrians and cyclists can use it together comfortably. The surface will be upgraded to make it easier for people with pushchairs and wheelchairs to use.
New trees and shrubs will be planted along the route. Existing fences will be painted and hedges trimmed to make the pathway more pleasant and safe to use.
Why this pathway matters
The pathway is a major pedestrian route connecting the High Street to the outdoor and indoor market and the bus and tram station. It is also used by people visiting Morrisons supermarket, WV Active Bilston - Bert Williams leisure centre and Bilston Urban Village.
Councillor Stephen Simkins, City of Wolverhampton Council Leader, said the improvements will help encourage active travel and are part of broader regeneration in Bilston.
How to have your say
The public consultation invites people to view the plans and artist's impressions of three key areas of the pathway and complete a brief online survey.
The survey will close at midnight on 20 October 2026. To respond, visit the Bilston Pathway Improvements Along the Black Country Route consultation page.
