Bloxwich Launchpad shortlisted for prestigious RICS regional awards

Bloxwich Launchpad, a new digital skills and business support hub in the heart of Bloxwich, Walsall, has been shortlisted in three categories of this year’s Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) regional awards.

Following its formal opening in October 2025, Bloxwich Launchpad has been shortlisted in the Community Benefit, Public Sector and Refurbishment/Revitalisation categories of the West Midlands RICS awards recognised for its positive community impact, creative reuse of an existing space and the partnership work between public and private sectors to deliver the new service.

Jason Fisher, Centre Manager said “ I’m incredibly proud that Bloxwich Launchpad has been shortlisted in the RICS awards. It’s a testament to the excellent partnership working between the council and its private sector providers to bring the former Post Office back into use for the community. “

Bloxwich Launchpad is a major regeneration and urban renewal initiative delivered by Walsall Council, in partnership with AtkinsRéalis and Speller Metcalfe. The project has transformed the former Bloxwich Post Office into a purpose‑built digital skills hub and business incubation centre, repurposing a key civic asset to support digital inclusion, enterprise development and local economic growth. The scheme forms part of the wider £21.3 million Bloxwich Town Deal investment programme, focused on long‑term place‑based regeneration and opportunity creation.
Photo credit – Speller Metcalfe