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09/10/2024

Funds Approved To Regenerate Former Gasworks In Birkenhead

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Homes England and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have approved funding to commence regeneration of a former gasworks in Birkenhead.

Hind Street Urban Garden Village, a major transformation project on the Wirral, will see derelict land around Hind Street turned into a new community of over 1,500 homes, a new park, improved transport links, commercial space and leisure facilities.

The government's housing and regeneration agency has today agreed a £29 million investment in the project, following a £22 million commitment from the Combined Authority. This investment will fund vital infrastructure works needed to unlock the site and deliver the first 633 homes.

The funding approval for Hind Street follows hot on the heels of the establishment of a Strategic Place Partnership (SPP) between Homes England and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

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The SPP model is one of the ways Homes England is advancing locally led housing growth and regeneration. Designed to support regions with the most ambitious proposals for housing growth, the SPP is a long-term commitment, centred around a shared plan for bringing those proposals forward.

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: "This is really exciting news which marks a significant milestone in our mission to regenerate Birkenhead and the wider Wirral. Through our Strategic Place Partnership with Homes England, we’re accelerating transformational projects like Hind Street, turning derelict land into vibrant, sustainable communities that our region deserves.

"With over 1,500 new homes being built, alongside improved transport links and green spaces, this project will serve as a blueprint for the type of regeneration we want to see across the Liverpool City Region—regeneration that not only delivers homes but creates jobs, boosts local businesses, and builds stronger communities.

"It's a prime example of how, by working together, we can unlock opportunities and remove the barriers holding our region back. By delivering key infrastructure and attracting investment, we’re ensuring that local people benefit directly from the improvements, making this a place where everyone has the chance to thrive."

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