St Werburgh's Master Plan Phase 3
We Asked
We asked for feedback on the St Werburgh's 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.
You Said
29 people responded to the consultation; most were wider Wirral residents. Most respondents felt the project would offer a new mix of housing to the town providing more opportunity for people to choose to live in the town centre (including family and affordable homes). Most repsondents said they would like to see improved public green spaces, squares and footpaths but some were concerned that there is a lack of capacity / resources to deliver the project. A majority of respondents agreed that delivery of the aspirations set out in the masterplan will benefit Birkenhead and the wider area and agreed with the idea of creating several new north / south pedestrian routes to open up the area and create more active frontages. The three most popular words to describe how respondents would want Birkenhead to be in 2024 were safe, clean and green. When asked for any other comments or suggestions to the Draft Masterplan, the most popular theme was the preservation of local amenities and heritage. 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 St Werburgh's Masterplan was adopted as the Council’s approved planning strategy for the area.
