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BBC News
13-06-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Exterior of Wolverhampton's new college campus revealed
The exterior of a new college building in Wolverhampton has been revealed as a campus development project enters its next city council said the majority of the City Learning Quarter site had now been exposed after the removal of protective covers and scaffolding, revealing terracotta-coloured work continues, however, as phase two seeks to realise the local authority's master plan to boost skills and employment opportunities in the building is set to open to City of Wolverhampton College students in the autumn, according to a council spokesperson. The site, in the Old Street area of the city, will offer A Levels in a range of subjects and vocational qualifications such as art, design and photography, creative media and games building is the centrepiece of a £61m, government-supported scheme by City of Wolverhampton Council to establish new educational provision across the city and wider on phase one of the master plan, an £8.1m Advanced Technology and Automotive Centre, has been completed. It opened to students last college is set to relocate to the new campus from its existing site on Paget Road, which is set to be used for Davies, director of finance at the college, said the unveiling was a "major milestone" for education in Wolverhampton."It's the result of years of planning and investment, and it's exciting to see the vision becoming a reality," he said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
First stage of city library improvements completed
The first stage of improvements to enhance public facilities at Wolverhampton's Central Library has been completed. The 1970s extension to the back of the library has been changed, providing two new first-floor offices, ground floor space for book deliveries, sorting and collections and other facilities. Adult Education Wolverhampton's Alan Garner Building on Old Hall Street is set to be refurbished and remodelled and there are plans to create a two-storey building to connect it to Central Library's 1930s extension. Work on restoring the front of the building and the roof of the Grade II*-listed library began in November. The improved facilities will sit alongside a new facility for City of Wolverhampton College currently being built on the site of the college's former Metro One campus and land on the corner of Garrick Street and Bilston Street. The first stage of improvements at the central library was finished as part of the £61m City Learning Quarter programme. Council cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills Chris Burden said changes to the library and adult education facilities were "integral to our City Learning Quarter vision alongside the new college campus being developed". "Together they will provide state-of-the-art facilities in the city centre and improve life chances for people of all ages through learning, apprenticeship and employment offers. "The restoration and development of the Grade II*-listed library and Adult Education building will enhance the offer for current users of these services and attract new users." Central Library and Adult Education Wolverhampton are continuing to operate during work, which is expected to be completed during the winter. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Library restoration scheme under way in city Library remains open as restoration work begins City of Wolverhampton Council
BBC News
28-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
First stage of Wolverhampton library improvements completed
The first stage of improvements to enhance public facilities at Wolverhampton's Central Library has been 1970s extension to the back of the library has been changed, providing two new first-floor offices, ground floor space for book deliveries, sorting and collections and other Education Wolverhampton's Alan Garner Building on Old Hall Street is set to be refurbished and remodelled and there are plans to create a two-storey building to connect it to Central Library's 1930s on restoring the front of the building and the roof of the Grade II*-listed library began in November. The improved facilities will sit alongside a new facility for City of Wolverhampton College currently being built on the site of the college's former Metro One campus and land on the corner of Garrick Street and Bilston first stage of improvements at the central library was finished as part of the £61m City Learning Quarter cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills Chris Burden said changes to the library and adult education facilities were "integral to our City Learning Quarter vision alongside the new college campus being developed"."Together they will provide state-of-the-art facilities in the city centre and improve life chances for people of all ages through learning, apprenticeship and employment offers."The restoration and development of the Grade II*-listed library and Adult Education building will enhance the offer for current users of these services and attract new users." Central Library and Adult Education Wolverhampton are continuing to operate during work, which is expected to be completed during the winter. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
