Birkenhead Park Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan Consultation

We Asked

The public were asked to provide feedback and thoughts on the draft appraisal and management plan of Birkenhead Park Conservation Area . Participants were asked what they valued about Birkenhead, and what improvements to the area they would like to see in the Plan.

An online questionnaire was provided for residents and stakeholders to engage with. Respondents were also able to request paper copies, help completing the questionnaire, or submit additional comments via a dedicated email address.

In addition to this, a formal consultation drop-in session for residents of the area and the public was held at the Birkenhead Park Visitor Centre from 5-7pm on the 4th July 2025.

You Said

The survey was completed by 47 people, (46 online, 1 via paper copies).

The thing that people valued most about Birkenhead Park is its historical significance (95.7%), followed by its architectural features (66.0%).

Participants indicated that the changes that they would most like to see in Birkenhead Park are improved safety and security (45.5%), better ongoing maintenance and upkeep (33.3%) and the establishment of visitor focused attractions and activities in the park (21.2%).

We Did

Following the consultation, the feedback provided from the questionnaires and at the event was reviewed and used as the basis for updating the Plan. The updates to the Plan, as a consequence of the consultation, can be seen in the Schedule of Amendments (appendix III) of the new Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAM) on the consultation page.