The awarding of a multi-million-pound contract to build a new council depot is set to be discussed.

City of Wolverhampton Council is planning to spend £12.5m on a new depot and relocate its fleet of bin lorries, gritters, vans and minibuses from its existing city centre site in Culwell Street.

The city’s taxi licensing offices would also move to Hickman Avenue from the former Loxdale Primary School in Bilston. The council’s ‘Meals on Wheels’ service would also relocate.

The year-long work is expected to start in February 2026.

The new depot would include electric vehicle (EV) charging points to accommodate the council’s growing fleet of low-emission plug-ins including more than 80 minibuses.

The council is replacing its 450-strong fleet with electric vehicles after committing to becom

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