00:00A series of significant developments are shaping Liverpool and Wirral.
00:04First in Beckenhead, a £25.6 million waterfront project is being reviewed by council officers,
00:12aimed at improving connections to the Mersey and enhancing public spaces.
00:16Plans include a new park, children's play areas, cycle lanes, pedestrian access and
00:21upgraded junctions near Hamilton Square, Argyle Street and Woodside.
00:25Officers say the redesign addresses previous cost risks and lessons from nearby projects
00:31while providing safer accessible spaces.
00:35The scheme is funded through regeneration grants and levelling up funds and remains under consideration
00:40by councillors.
00:41Meanwhile in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle, the central park developments reached practical completion
00:46delivering 174 new apartments and townhouses developed by Nexus Residential and built by
00:53legacy. The scheme features resident amenities including rooftop terraces and landscaped gardens.
00:59Section 106 contributions amounting to nearly £700,000 support local infrastructure and services.
01:05The project reflects long-term investment in the area with all homes sold and development
01:10providing additional high-quality housing and community space within this evolving district.
01:15Elsewhere in Merseyside, Sefton Council's progressing plans that a new special educational needs and
01:21disability school on the former Litherland Moss primary school site.
01:25The facility could accommodate over 160 children addressing urgent demand in the borough.
01:31Options include refurbishment, full rebuild or partial redevelopment incorporating affordable housing.
01:38The council has committed £600,000 for feasibility work, site surveys and initial works
01:43emphasising long-term cost savings and improved provision for local families.
01:48Councilors are set to consider which option best meets educational needs while balancing financial
01:53and community objectives.
01:55Transport improvements are also under review around Aintree where a £12.5 million maritime
02:00corridor scheme proposes road, cycle and pedestrian upgrades near the A59.
02:05Planned works include junction improvements, segregated walking and cycling paths and controlled crossings.
02:11Traffic modelling suggests the changes will not adversely affect flows and concerns about HGV movement
02:16have been addressed with vehicle tracking assessments.
02:18Funding comes from Liverpool City Region Combined Authority and works expected to deliver safer,
02:24more accessible routes connecting residential areas, employment hubs and public transport links.
02:30Finally, Wirral Council's exploring the future of two historic town halls, Wallasee and Birkenhead.
02:36With maintenance costs estimated at £35 million over 50 years, officers are recommending market testing
02:43to assess potential sale viability, although no commitments have been made.
02:47The council highlights the importance of careful decision-making due to listed status,
02:52funding considerations and previous financial experiences with other properties.
02:56And that's your round-up of the latest developments across the region.
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