Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: February 18, 2026

Purpose: To approve the Regeneration Investment Plans, for Bilston's Plan for Neighbourhood's Programme

Content: 1.     That, as the accountable body, the Pride in Place Regeneration Plan for Bilston be approved.  The Regeneration Plan includes a ten-year vision and four-year investment plan which had been developed from engagement and consultation with over 1,000 local people and approved by the community led Bilston Board.   2.     That acceptance of the grant through entering the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Wolverhampton Council and the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government for the Pride in Place Phase 1 (Bilston) Regeneration Plan, with endorsement of the Section 151 Officer be approved.   3.     That the establishment of the supplementary budgets for the Pride in Place Programme Phase 1 as detailed within section 7 of the report be approved.   4.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills in consultation with the Executive Director of Economy to agree any amendments to the Bilston Regeneration Plan following agreement by the Bilston Board.   5.     That authority be delegated to the Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, in consultation with the Executive Director of Economy and the Section 151 Officer to approve the allocation of Pride in Place Programme Phase 1 budgets to individual projects, including adjustments between existing budgets, in order that projects can be progressed in a timely manner.   6.     That alongside Pride in Place Phase 1 funding, the significant investment into Bilston, including the delivery of an improved market, a new health and wellbeing hub, improved commercial facilities for local business and better housing for local people, as detailed in Section 4 of the report be noted.   7.     That the award of further Pride in Place funding for Wolverhampton by UK Government, including Pride in Place Phase 2 (Low Hill) and the Pride in Place Impact Fund be noted.   8.     That it be noted, the payment of grants to any outside organisation or individual would be subject to delegated approval in line with the Council’s Constitution under the Financial Procedure Rules.