Rotheram introduces social value measures into planning
Liverpool City Region is to incorporate an evaluation of social value in its Spatial Development Strategy, the over-arching planning document for the city region.
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Sefton names chief executive
Dwayne Johnson will take the reins at the council from Margaret Carney, who retires at the end of next month.
Wirral Growth Company eyes May consultation for £1bn plan
Wirral Council and Muse Developments have completed legal negotiations in order to form the Wirral Growth Company, created to take forward a £1bn regeneration plan across the borough.
Sefton starts search for new chief executive
Sefton Council is on the hunt for a new chief executive after incumbent Margaret Carney announced she would step down in May.
St Helens to sign off Local Plan
St Helens Council’s cabinet will next week be asked to approve the draft of the borough’s Local Plan, a key feature of which is a reduced target for housing completions, from 570 per year to 486.
Sefton loses judicial review on port access route
Sefton Council has lost its legal fight to order Highways England to re-consult on proposals to ease traffic on the A5036 Dunnings Bridge Road by building a dual carriageway through Rimrose Valley country park.
Rotheram launches fund for town centres
Steve Rotheram, the Metro Mayor for Liverpool City Region, will today announce a £5m Town Centre Fund as the first round of investment in supporting improvements in urban centres.
Grunewald steps down in St Helens
Barrie Grunewald has stepped down as leader of St Helen’s Council while police investigate a data breach, with Derek Long being appointed in his stead.
Road spend approved for Liverpool City Region
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has approved a package of £25m to support 15 highway schemes that will make improvements to its key route network.
Industry calls for east-west rail delivery alongside HS2
The Northern Powerhouse Partnership has called on Government to deliver Northern Powerhouse Rail by 2032/33, providing high-speed links between regional cities at the same time as HS2 reaches the north.
