Birkenhead Town Deal

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We Asked

We asked Wirral residents and businesses to share their opinions about Birkenhead and how it should be developed in the future. These views were important in shaping a £45m capital funding investment bid to the Government’s £3.6bn Towns Fund programme, which was set up to benefit towns that have not seen the same economic growth as more prosperous areas. We wanted to know how residents felt about the town and its potential, to make sure that our bid reflected the needs and wants of local people.

You Said

Residents provided their views on Birkenhead across a range of topics. This included how they felt about the town today, what makes it special and distinctive, and what would make a difference to Birkenhead’s future. The key findings showed that the town’s history and heritage, and green, open spaces like Birkenhead Park, as well as the Waterfront, were particularly important. Residents told us that they wanted to see improvements on the high street and in the town centre as well as the redevelopment of derelict land and better facilities for culture, heritage, and the arts.

We Did

Following the consultation, the Town Deal Board (which includes MPs and locally elected members, and representatives from business, education, community, and voluntary sectors) used the feedback to help decide which projects would be put forward as part of our Town Deal bid. We submitted a £45m bid to fund projects which covered key areas such as culture and heritage, public spaces, sustainability, education, and workspaces for business growth; and support the vision of the Birkenhead 2040 Framework. Following this, we were awarded an additional £1m of accelerator funding which went to support ‘quick-win’ projects, including over £430,000 for creative organisations based in the Argyle Street area.

In July 2021, we successfully secured £25m from the Towns Fund. This will be used to fund 10 key projects across the areas outlined above over the next four years, which will benefit our residents, businesses, and visitors. You can find out more about the Town Deal for Birkenhead and the supported projects here: Millions of pounds for transformational Birkenhead projects