The regeneration of north Liverpool is "no longer just a promise or a bit of rhetoric" as plans for a new town are moving forward, the council's leader has told developers.
Cllr Liam Robinson, the leader of Liverpool Council, said at a developer forum that the area around the city's north docks represents "one of the most exciting regeneration opportunities not just in this country but beyond."
Last December, the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) revealed Liverpool Council had proposed New Town status to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), aiming to extend the city's boundary further north into Sefton. The proposed development, to be called 'Liverpool North', is expected to stretch across 5km and include neighbourhoods from just north of Liverpool's city centre through Everton, Anfield and Kirkdale, extending to Bootle.
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The bid could set in motion the regeneration of several brownfield areas, incorporating significant projects such as Everton FC's new £500m stadium at Bramley Moore Dock and the ambitious £20m Bootle New Strand initiative. Collaboration has been key, with Liverpool Council working alongside Sefton Council, the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Homes England, and key landowners to create a 10-year strategic vision.
The forum marked the fifth such gathering organised by the local authority with developers, both local and those hailing from further afield. During discussions, Cllr Robinson highlighted that areas including Everton, Kirkdale, and Anfield, which will form part of the potential new town, represent an excellent chance for delivering "good quality housing" that is urgently required by the city.
Andrew Lewis, chief executive of Liverpool Council, has acknowledged that Liverpool has "not always delivered on its potential as a global city" in terms of development, but is making significant strides to rectify this. Speaking at the Local Government Association (LGA) conference at ACC Liverpool last week, city and borough leaders expressed their commitment to bringing the plans to fruition.
New Town status is a designation awarded to certain 海角视频 areas undergoing substantial redevelopment. These areas typically feature a blend of old and new housing, commercial spaces, and infrastructure.
The aim of New Town status is to rejuvenate these areas. The city council has identified a 5km area earmarked for Liverpool North as a prime opportunity for urban expansion and regeneration, with the potential for approximately 10,000 new homes.
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Andy Hunt, a member of the Imagine Liverpool board, described the opening of Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium, which will serve as a cornerstone for the new town bid, as a "really exciting time for the city."
Nuala Gallagher, corporate director for city development, added that the nearby Toffee Trail, Red Walk and canal projects around the three major football stadiums will also help unlock crucial land and housing for the project.
The £5m regeneration of Greatie Market will kickstart the first phase of the new town work. Ms Gallagher stated it will "uplift the market and give a quality offer to the city that we can expand."
Sharing Cllr Robinson's determination that Liverpool will bring the new town to fruition "one way or another", the director said: "We're not waiting on announcements, we're looking to get on and deliver."
It's understood that the MHCLG is currently examining the submitted evidence, with a decision from ministers expected later this year.