Wirral outlines £25m Town Deal projects for Birkenhead

Two revolving property funds, the Chrysalis Fund and the LCR Urban Development Fund, have re-entered the arena to back development proposals.

The combined authority aims to fund 120,000 sq ft of office space; 260,000 sq ft of commercial space and 70,000 sq ft of research and development space by 2024.

A revamp of the town centre and Carr Lane Industrial Estate is also proposed in the document, which is being considered for inclusion in the town’s Neighbourhood Development Plan.

Money from the £3.6bn government fund is meant to boost investment, encourage economic regeneration and provide vital infrastructure.

Sefton Council wants to build a new library, health and wellbeing hub and 30 apartments on the site of The Green car park in the town centre.

Money for the projects is to come from the LCR’s £45m Brownfield Land Fund, of which £11m has already been given out across seven sites.

Metro Mayor Steve Rotheram’s plan to support and grow the post-pandemic economy, including redeveloping Kirkby town centre, has received approval from the combined authority.

Take part in the fourth Vertical Salary Review of North West property and construction professionals to receive early access to the findings and be entered into a draw to win a pass to a year of events, including the sold-out Place Party.

A pair of £20m bids to Whitehall’s £4.8bn Levelling Up Fund are poised for council sign off this week, while the authority has also lodged plans to create a multi-functional events, entertainment, and hospitality venue next to Bootle Strand.