00:00There's plenty happening across Merseyside with major projects either under construction, being consulted on or prompting debate about how the
00:08region should develop.
00:10At the former Royal Liverpool University Hospital site, work started on a new public park.
00:16The park's due to be completed in 2027 and is planned to include more than 160 trees, native planting, wildlife
00:24habitats, walking and cycling routes, plus areas for relaxation and recreation.
00:30The development follows improvements to access around the hospital, including an extended drop-off area and a new link road
00:36to Dolby Street.
00:38Meanwhile, in Southport, there's a disagreement over plans to change the promenade as part of the wider Leigh's transformation to
00:47Southport projects.
00:48Liberal Democrat group leader, councillor Dr John Pugh, has questioned the proposed cycle route, arguing that a cheaper approach should
00:57be considered.
00:58Sefton councils describe the claim that the scheme is simply a £14 million cycle lane as misleading.
01:05The council says that the promenade work is part of a wider transformation, intended to improve links between the town
01:12centre, pier, Marine Lake event centre and other seafront attractions.
01:17Plans approved by the licensing committee include a new cycle lane, one-way system and pedestrian crossings.
01:25Elsewhere, transport connections are being discussed alongside the development of Everton's new Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley Moor Dock.
01:32Sandhill stations become an important rail point for supporters since the club moved from Goodison Park.
01:39Liverpool councils approved proposals to extend the queuing area there, allowing an additional 2,000 supporters to queue.
01:46Premier League Corporate Affairs Director Max Chambers has said that transport around major football grounds needs improvement and said lessons
01:55from Everton's stadium development would be considered as future projects are taken forward.
02:02New images have been released showing how Southport Town Hall Gardens could look after a proposed £10 million transformation.
02:12The plans would create a botanical garden and performance space alongside areas for play, relaxation and community events.
02:21Sefton Council says accessibility and security are being considered, as well as opportunities for community gardening with local schools.
02:28The scheme follows the gardens becoming an important community space after the July 2024 attack in Southport.
02:37Finally, Liverpool City Councils declared a road safety emergency after cross-party support for a motion calling for further action.
02:45The move follows campaigning by Better Streets for Liverpool, which has put forward 10 requests, including a clearer pavement, traffic
02:52calming and improved crossings.
02:55And that is your round-up of the latest developments across the region.
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