century regeneration of Blakenhall has been centred on the Blakenhall Gardens area, built in the 1960s. The first tower block was demolished in 2002, three more tower blocks followed in 2007, and the final tower block, shops and public house were demolished in 2011. The area has since been redeveloped for new housing and shops. It has been incorrectly reported that one of Blakenhall's oldest and most striking buildings, the 156-year-old St Luke's Church on Moore Street South is to close down for good due to mounting repair bills and structural problems with the tower and spire. Whilst the building is not currently in use, no decision has yet been made as to the future of the building. Public houses Of Blakenhall's pubs, only a handful remain. 'The Rose and Crown', 'The Old Ash Tree', 'The Kings Arms', 'The British Queen' (now a Desi pub) and 'Billa's Bar' (formerly The Fermentine & Firkin and before that "The Ship") are all on the Dudley Road A459. Tucked away on Pool Street is 'The Yew Tree Inn' (a Desi pub), and on Cartwright Street is 'The Crown'. Previously in the area - in fact, lending its name to the area south of Blakenhall, was the 'Fighting Cocks', and the 'Foresters Arms' on Grove Street is still standing, but is closed. The 'Glassey Inn' has now been demolished, and the new Blakenhall Community and Healthy Living Centre, operated by Wolverhampton City Council, stands in its place. The Fighting Cocks was replaced by an Aldi supermarket but lives on as a bus stop on service 1 (Dudley to Tettenhall via Wolverhampton). References External links Local History: Blakenhall Wards of Wolverhampton City Council Areas of Wolverhampton