The former Agora site in Wolverton is now a live construction site, with 115 new homes, nine retail units and a reopened street route planned for the town centre.
Milton Keynes City Council has confirmed that GRAHAM has begun work on the long-awaited regeneration scheme, which covers one of Wolverton’s most prominent redevelopment sites. Residents joined local representatives, the council and the contractor on site to mark the start of construction.
The project is designed to change how people move through Wolverton as well as what is built there. The plans include the reinstatement of Radcliffe Street between The Square and Church Street, new pedestrian routes, green space, trees, a public toilet and a Brompton Bike Hub.
115 homes and nine shop units planned for the Agora site
The housing element includes 115 new homes, with 29 designed specifically for older residents. That gives the scheme a mixed role: adding general housing supply while also creating accommodation aimed at people who may want to stay close to Wolverton’s shops, services and transport links.
The retail plan includes nine new units. The council says these are intended to create opportunities for independent businesses, local traders and cafes, rather than simply replacing the former Agora building with housing alone.
| Planned element | Confirmed detail |
|---|---|
| New homes | 115 |
| Homes for older residents | 29 |
| Retail units | 9 |
| Reopened route | Radcliffe Street between The Square and Church Street |
| Public facilities | Public toilet and Brompton Bike Hub |
The scheme also sits within a wider Milton Keynes growth picture, including other housing, jobs and infrastructure sites across the city. Demoduck has previously reported on the Milton Keynes homes and jobs pipeline, where regeneration and transport links are central themes.
Radcliffe Street will reconnect The Square and Church Street
One of the most practical changes is the planned reinstatement of Radcliffe Street. The council says the route will run between The Square and Church Street, creating a clearer connection through the town centre.
New routes across the site are also planned. For residents and visitors, that means the regeneration is not only about new buildings but about removing a long-standing barrier in the centre of Wolverton.
The public realm works include new trees and landscaped green space. A public toilet is also included, alongside a Brompton Bike Hub intended to support cycling access and short local journeys.
The delayed scheme is now moving into construction
The Agora regeneration has been discussed in Wolverton for many years, and the council says residents have campaigned for long-term improvements on the site.
Earlier progress was affected by COVID, a changing economic climate and major updates to building safety regulations. Those issues required the plans to be reviewed and strengthened before construction could begin.
GRAHAM, the appointed contractor, recently completed the Lakes Estate regeneration project in Bletchley, delivering almost 200 new homes and public realm improvements. Its work there was cited by the council as part of the context for its appointment on the Wolverton scheme.
Council and contractor point to long-term town centre change
Cllr Lauren Townsend, Deputy Leader of Milton Keynes City Council, said the project had been shaped by community voices, ideas and support after challenges along the way.
“The regeneration of the Agora site is a truly important moment for Wolverton and the wider city,” she said. “This milestone shows what we can achieve together, with new homes, opportunities and a renewed town centre for Wolverton and the wider city.”
Mark Lynch, Managing Director for Building South at GRAHAM, said the scheme would support the long-term regeneration of the town centre and provide homes and community spaces. Construction is now underway on the landmark Wolverton site.
Source: Milton Keynes City Council
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This article is based on Milton Keynes City Council’s published update on the start of construction at Wolverton’s Agora site.
- Confirmed the number of planned homes as 115, including 29 for older residents.
- Checked the planned retail provision as nine new units.
- Matched the public realm changes to the named site features: Radcliffe Street, green space...
- Included the stated reasons for earlier delays: COVID, economic conditions and building sa...
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- Wolverton, Milton Keynes
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- 2026-06-11 14:27
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