Finchfield

Today, Finchfield is a topic that arouses great interest in society. Whether due to its historical relevance, relevance in people's lives, or impact on the world, Finchfield has captured the attention of a large number of people. From its origins to its influence in different areas, Finchfield has generated debates, conflicting opinions and endless research. In this article, we will explore different aspects related to Finchfield, analyzing its meaning, impact and relevance today. Additionally, we will examine how Finchfield has influenced society and how it continues to be a topic of interest to many.

Finchfield
Redundant Church at Finchfield
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Finchfield is located in West Midlands county
Finchfield
Finchfield
Location within the West Midlands
OS grid referenceSO881978
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CountryEngland
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townWolverhampton
Postcode districtWV3
Dialling code01902
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52°34′43″N 2°10′33″W / 52.578520°N 2.1758595°W / 52.578520; -2.1758595

Finchfield is a suburb of Wolverhampton, West Midlands, England. It is located south-west of the city centre, within the Tettenhall Wightwick Ward between the Merry Hill and Tettenhall Regis Wards of Wolverhampton City Council. Many of the streets have arboreal/plant related names.

History

Finchfield was a small village before the early 20th century, when parcels of agricultural land and the gardens and grounds of gentlemen were sold off for housing. Until 1974, Finchfield was a district of South Staffordshire.[1]

Churches

Windmill Community Church is a non-denominational Christian church.

Library

Finchfield library was one of nine Wolverhampton libraries that the City Council planned to close or merge under plans to create 'community hubs' in the city.[2] In November 2012, after a consultation showed strong opposition, the council announced that Finchfield library and some others would remain open.[3]

Facilities

Westacre Infant school and Uplands Junior school are situated in this area. There are also two public houses, "The Chestnut Tree" and "Westacres".

In the centre of Finchfield is a Lidl supermarket. In 2013 this was the subject to a public inquiry after it appealed refusal of planning permission to extend the store that would have led to the demolition of a Victorian era property. The Planning Inspectorate finally granted permission for the extension.[4]

Crime and local reaction

There have been several criminal incidents around the shopping parade at Finchfield Road West, notably an armed robbery at the Co-Op store in September 2012.[5] In response residents, with the backing of West Midlands Police, set up a 'Shopwatch' to record incidents of anti-social behaviour, graffiti and fly tipping.[6]

References

  1. ^ Keith Watkins. "Welcome to Finchfield on Line". Archived from the original on 21 October 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Families unite over threat to Wolverhampton libraries". Express & Star. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  3. ^ "Five Wolverhampton libraries saved from axe". Express & Star. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2012.
  4. ^ "End of line on battle to stop Wolverhampton Lidl expansion". www.expressandstar.com. Express & Star. 29 May 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
  5. ^ "Armed robbers target Spar and Co-op". www.expressandstar.com. Express & Star. 12 September 2012. Retrieved 5 June 2013.
  6. ^ "Concerns as police urge Finchfield residents to help tackle problems". www.expressandstar.com. Express & Star. 3 June 2013. Retrieved 5 June 2013.