Birkenhead Central Phase 2
We Asked
We asked for feedback on the Birkenhead Central Draft Masterplan which proposed improved pedestrian, cycling and wheeling routes and wholesale changes including the creation of a new market adjacent to the existing bus station and a new health and wellbeing facility that will sit opposite, housing a modern swimming offer.
You Said
69 people responded to the consultation; most were wider Wirral residents. When asked about the opportunities or benefits to the area this project may bring, the most popular option was “Make the town centre more welcoming and encouraging more visitors”. Most of the responses said they would like to see improved public green spaces, squares and footpaths in the re-visioned town centre. Respondents were concerned that there is a lack of capacity / resources to deliver the masterplan. Most respondents felt the masterplan would benefit Birkenhead and the wider area and supported the ideas of creating of several new north / south pedestrian routes to open up the area and more active frontages (ground floor uses), and building new homes on undeveloped sites and redeveloping underutilised carparks within the Charing Cross area. When asked about the 3 words they would want Birkenhead to be in 2040, the main words were safe, clean and busy. Organisations in the area also provided feedback and comments.
We Did
All the feedback was evaluated and at the Economy, Regeneration & Housing Committee on 12 March 2025 the Birkenhead Central Masterplan was adopted as the Council’s approved planning strategy for the area.
