Latest community shop opens in city

A new volunteer-run community shop has opened in an area of Wolverhampton, enabling residents to save money on groceries.

People in Bushbury can now purchase items at the store on Fifth Avenue that are lower in price than major supermarkets, Wolverhampton City Council said.

It is the latest community shop to open in the city, with the scheme originally established with government funding to be run by staff and volunteers at community centres and hubs.

"These shops are for everyone who lives in Wolverhampton and have already helped many residents across the city save so much money on their weekly food bills over the last few years," said council leader Stephen Simkins.

"The council is committed to the future of community shops, as they really do offer a way for people to do the best for their families in these difficult times.

"They also help our local economy, which helps everyone in the city in the long-term."

Kim Payne, WV10 Consortium Partnership manager said the service would be a "fantastic source of support" for local residents.

"Opening a community shop here at Fifth Avenue will... complement other services provided here at the community centre by Bushbury Hill Estate Management board and WV10 Consortium," she said.

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