A project has begun that is set to transform the canalside of Bootle, The Guide Liverpool website reports. Sefton Council and its partners have drawn up plans for a new events and entertainments place for Washington Parade, which should reach fruition by late summer 2021.
Clearance work on the site adjacent to the Leeds Liverpool canal has already been completed, and stage two of the project is set to commence. The plans are part of a wider regeneration scheme of the area, which is intended to stimulate the local economy, bring new purpose to under-used land, and improve the quality of life for residents.
The new hub is already set to host a programme of events during 2021, including a Food and Drink festival later in the summer, and a Christmas Market in December. The work is being jointly funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Town Centre Commission and Strategic Investment Fund.
In total, Sefton Council is investing £1.65m to revitalise the area, which will include the Bootle Strand Shopping Centre. The council aims to put Bootle on the map as an area to live, work, shop, and socialise. Cllr Ian Maher, Leader of Sefton Council, said:
“The plans for Bootle Canalside will transform the space in the interim; creating a multipurpose events space to kickstart the regeneration of Bootle Town Centre. The calendar of events will be diverse and exciting and after a long, hard year, it is great to be looking ahead to regeneration and recovery at the heart of one of our town centres.”
The events have been carefully planned to integrate with the lockdown easing rules, and all necessary public health measures will be in place. The local community will be set to benefit from the new investment, as it works to recover from the financial impact of the pandemic.
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