00:00The Liverpool City region is currently experiencing a variety of development projects
00:05aimed at improving public spaces, transport links and local amenities.
00:09First, a major investment plan for Mount Pleasant Car Park in the city centre.
00:14Liverpool Council is set to upgrade lighting, stairwell visibility and road markings
00:18whilst also increasing CCTV coverage and disabled parking spaces.
00:23Charges are being reviewed, including a new night-time tariff to support evening economy workers.
00:28The improvements follow feedback from drivers and are intended to make the car park safer,
00:34more accessible and more visually appealing.
00:37Moving on, work has begun to assess the future of the Williamson Square Fountains,
00:41a £1.1 million water feature that has experienced frequent outages in recent years.
00:47Engineers and the Liverpool Bid Company officials are evaluating the fountain's functionality
00:51with preliminary tests marking the first step in determining what is required for reactivation.
00:57No permanent date has yet been confirmed, but sources note only minor maintenance may be needed.
01:04Elsewhere, escalators outside Moorfield Station have temporarily closed for maintenance.
01:09The council attributes the closure to damage caused by antisocial behaviour, misuse and water ingress.
01:14Components, including main chains and electrics, are being repaired,
01:18with engineers confirming works ongoing and access maintained via ramps and stairs.
01:22The project forms part of a broader effort to ensure commuter safety and operational reliability.
01:29Meanwhile, St Helens Town Centre is undergoing a major transformation,
01:34described by council leaders as a once-in-a-generation project.
01:37Phase 1A includes a new market hall, hotel, residential and office space, public areas and a transport interchange.
01:44Funding comes from a combination of council government and private investment,
01:48with a total capital programme of £127 million.
01:52The council has emphasised community consultation, engagement with businesses
01:56in efforts to minimise disruption whilst delivering the regeneration.
02:00Finally, in Hyten, the Cavendish Walk Shopping Centre has been sold to a developer's rugby property assets
02:07for £1.5 million.
02:09The site, comprising 21 retail units, will form part of a wider £200 million regeneration plan,
02:17including new homes, commercial space, a hotel, village green and a sustainable transport hub.
02:24The project aligns with the council's ongoing master plan for the town centre,
02:28which aims to increase footfall, create jobs and enhance local amenities.
02:32These developments collectively represent a sustained period of investment across the Liverpool City region,
02:39affecting both city infrastructure and suburban town centres.
02:43Residents and local businesses can expect improvements to transport public access in community facilities.
02:49Plans are being implemented carefully, with attention to public consultation, safety and long-term usability.
02:54And that's all for your round-up of the latest developments across the region.
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