Liverpool City Council have announced their strategic plans for 2025.
The Littlewoods Project, Central Docks, King Edward Triangle, Bramley Moore Stadium and New Mersey Ferry are part of a number of big developments this year.
The council have received funding of £55m which will allow them to build infrastructure and bring forward housing development.
Councillor Nick Small, Cabinet Member for Growth and Economy, spoke exclusively to MerseyNewsLive about what’s coming to Liverpool in 2025.
“I think there’s lots to be excited about in 2025 for Liverpool,” he said.
“The central docks developments – which is going to unlock north Liverpool and south Sefton – and a bid for North Liverpool to become a new town.”
The Littlewoods film studios will be a catalytic transformative project, the councillor said: “We have interest internationally for redevelopment schemes ever since the Labour government came into power in July which is very exciting.
“We want to contribute to the governments growth targets and we think we have the land and schemes in Liverpool to make a difference.”
In a blog post, council leader Liam Robinson explained how council tax will be increasing in 2025: “The positive thing about council tax is that we need to widen our taxes base in Liverpool. Liverpool has a quite narrow council tax base of around 80% of houses in bands A and B.
“If we can get a more diverse range of housing and increase housing choose will be good for city finances and bring more money into the city which helps deliver public services more efficiently, affordably and delivering best value for residents.”
Cllr Robinson said it was about creating a situation which everyone could benefit from. It was about growth and jobs, and creating a city that was an even better place to live, work and visit.
Cllr Small also expressed the desire for Liverpool to continue in its goal to become a net zero city.
“We want to look at a citizens’ panel around net zero and the opportunities that come with it. We have really ambitious targets to become a net zero city by 2030 which is 10 years before the government’s commitment.
We are looking at what is best for that part of the city
“There this will drive down energy prices which will help winter fuel allowance. Driving down energy prices through greener energy and low carbon. We need to win over hearts and minds.”
Cllr Small added there had been a lot of interest from investors surrounding the St John’s Market: “We are looking at what is best for that part of the city and what is best for the council tax payers in Liverpool.
“We have new city centre markets in St George’s Hall , we have expanded Greatie market and a new investment going into Greatie.
“I think St John’s probably wasn’t working for many years before we took the decision las year, wasn’t fit for purpose or in the right location.
“We want an offer that is exciting and forward looking for our markets.”
Cllr Small added: “I have more confidence for future of the city. We do events and culture really well.”
- Additional reporting: James McWiggin
Featured image (c) Victoria Bannon
