{"id":2485123,"date":"2026-07-02T16:18:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2485123"},"modified":"2026-07-02T16:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-07-02T16:18:43","slug":"outdoor-entertainment-site-plans-to-be-discussed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/outdoor-entertainment-site-plans-to-be-discussed\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor entertainment site plans to be discussed"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Plans to open a new outdoor food, drink and entertainment venue in Wolverhampton city centre will be discussed next week.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Under the proposals, vendors would be in converted shipping containers, and the city council has said it waslooking for an operator to build and run a planned venue on its land.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A total of \u00a35.5m has been set aside for the project this year, with the council expecting to generate a return over the course of a proposed 25-year lease.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The authority, whose cabinet will meet on Wednesday to talk about the plans, said it had &#8220;wanted to bring a box space to Wolverhampton for a while&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A facility was due to open in Cleveland Street in 2024, but the move was put on hold because of the Covid-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Artist&#8217;s impressions were revealed in 2023 and the new venue was expected to have replaced a decaying row of shops in Cleveland Street.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-primary p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-primary\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" class=\"flex-none size-4 -scale-x-100 text-primary lg:size-6 [&amp;_path]:fill-current\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M3.1 3.1V11h1.8V6.314l5.392 5.393 1.415-1.414L6.313 4.9H11V3.1zm17.8 17.8V13h-1.8v4.686l-5.393-5.393-1.415 1.414 5.393 5.393H13v1.8z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-primary hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>City of Wolverhampton Council&#8217;s cabinet is to meet on Wednesday [Local Democracy Reporting Service]<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The city&#8217;s former outdoor market in Peel Street was also earmarked as a potential location, having been demolished in 2017.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">But this now forms part of the 12-acre regeneration site that will see 1,070 homes built, between School Street and Darlington Street, alongside space for new shops, bars, restaurants and a revamped square.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Council leader Stephen Simkins said subject to cabinet approval, it was seeking an &#8220;experienced operator with a proven track record of running successful box\u2011style venues and a passion for delivering high\u2011quality, inclusive, community\u2011minded spaces&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;This is a chance to create something really special \u2013 somewhere that feels authentically &#8216;Wolves&#8217;, gives people more reasons to spend time in the city centre, and attracts visitors from across the region.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>This news was gathered by the <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/lnp\/ldrs?xtor=AL-72-%5Bpartner%5D-%5Byahoo.north.america%5D-%5Blink%5D-%5Bnews%5D-%5Bbizdev%5D-%5Bisapi%5D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"elm:link;elmt:article_link;slk:Local Democracy Reporting Service;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Local Democracy Reporting Service&quot;}\" class=\"link \"><strong>Local Democracy Reporting Service<\/strong><\/a><em> which covers councils and other public service organisations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><em>Follow BBC Wolverhampton &amp; 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Under the proposals, vendors would be in converted shipping containers, and the city council has said it waslooking for an operator to build and run a planned venue on its land. 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