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Second plaque unveiled to honour ex-council leader

Oprah FlashWest Midlands
City of Wolverhampton Council A line of people are standing in front of a building. Above them is a commemorative plague. A woman in the middle of the row is in a wheelchairCity of Wolverhampton Council
Senior figures from the local authority joined the Brookfield family and college principal and chief executive Louise Fall on Thursday for the unveiling

A commemorative plaque has been unveiled in Wolverhampton city centre as a mark of respect to a former council leader.

Ian Brookfield, 57, described as a driving force behind the £61m City Learning Quarter scheme, died in July 2023.

The tribute has been placed outside City of Wolverhampton College's new campus to mark the politician's commitment to the city's young people.

"It is a great honour to see dad's name on the building, a true testament to his hard work to make sure the City Learning Quarter happened and his dedication to the city of Wolverhampton," his son, Paul Brookfield, said.

City of Wolverhampton Council A black plaque with gold lettering that reads, dedicated to councillor Ian Brookfield 1965 to 2023 councillor Ian Brookfield played a pivotal role in bringing the city Learning Quarter project to life and will be warmly remembered for his unwavering support of young people across the city.City of Wolverhampton Council
Councillor Ian Brookfield is remembered for working to improve skills and employment opportunities for residents

"Ian's major priority for this city was children and their education, and we honour him here today because this new campus opens up opportunities for young people to fulfil their potential and be proud to say they have been through the doors of our city college," council leader Stephen Simkins said.

City of Wolverhampton Council Ian Brookfield, wearing a grey suit jacket and a blue tie, stands outside the civic centre in WolverhamptonCity of Wolverhampton Council
Ian Brookfield died in July 2023 after he was diagnosed with cancer

The new four-storey campus replaces the college's former Paget Road campus. It features science labs, digital suites and performing arts studios, alongside the dedicated CitySixth study space now established in memory of the former leader.

A similar plaque was unveiled at The Halls Wolverhampton last year.

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