Willenhall Townscape Heritage Initiative

The grants programme is now complete.

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What is the Willenhall Townscape Heritage Initiative (THI)?

The Willenhall Townscape Heritage Initiative has now come to a close.  The 5 year initiative was funded by Heritage Lottery Fund, VIEW (Visionary Investment Enhancing Walsall) and Walsall Council.  It provided grant aid towards the cost of repairing, restoring and reusing historic properties.

Results of the THI

• 16 projects were awarded grant funding for the repair or restoration of traditional architectural features.
• Over £1.3 million spent on the properties using a combination of grant funding and the property owners' contributions.
• Enhancement and regeneration of key buildings in Willenhall's historic town centre making the town a more attractive place for people to live, work and visit.
• Traditional local materials and construction methods used.
• Local schools involved in workshops to investigate Willenhall's heritage.  The results of which informed the heritage trail.
• Increased awareness of the importance of property maintenance.

View the Willenhall roadmap to download a map and images of the works undertaken (PDF 567KB)

Latest News

View the Willenhall THI Latest News webpage for more details and images of the improved properties.

Issues of the newsletter can be downloaded below.

Maintenance Leaflet

A maintenance leaflet has been produced, giving guidance on how to look after your building.

Contact us

THI Project Manager, Development and Delivery, Regeneration,Walsall Council, 2nd floor, Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall, WS1 1DG

Telephone 01922 654757 Email THIprojectmanager@walsall.gov.uk