Municipal building in Liscard demolished as town centre regeneration moves forward

Demolition of a former municipal building in Liscard to make way for affordable housing is now complete.

The demolition works began in April and are a key element in kickstarting a major refresh for the town centre.

It will include bringing forward new affordable housing on this site at Seaview Road in addition to further public realm improvements and improved community facilities in the town centre.

The former municipal building site is allocated for housing in the Council’s brownfield-only Local Plan and offers a unique opportunity to redevelop the disused land and provide much needed affordable, quality housing within Liscard town centre.

Leader of Wirral Council, Cllr Paula Basnett, said:

“It’s fantastic to see real momentum building in Liscard, and now the challenge is to keep driving forward so we can deliver visible, lasting improvements for residents, businesses, and shoppers.

This regeneration is about more than bricks and mortar, it’s about creating a vibrant, welcoming town centre that works for everyone. By working closely with the local community, Liscard councillors and stakeholders, and we can ensure these plans bring genuine, positive change to people’s daily lives.”

The plans to revitalise the town are backed by the Liscard Levelling Up Fund 3 programme, which includes a total investment of £10.78 million from the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund Round 3, matched by £1.2 million from Wirral Council’s capital programme.

Demolition contractor Freeley undertook the site clearance work and every effort was made to minimise disturbance for local residents. 

Director Michael Freeley added:

“We’re proud to have played a role in this significant regeneration project, ensuring the site is ready for its next chapter. As well as minimising disruption for the local community, we worked with local subcontractors and recruited locally, including supporting a resident back into work after long-term unemployment.

“We look forward to seeing the momentum build in Liscard and the site transform into new affordable housing.”

A procurement process for the appointment of a development partner to deliver housing on the site is due to commence later this year.

The Council also recently closed its consultation on the proposed improvements to the public realm at Mother Redcap Place. Feedback from local residents and businesses is being reviewed to feed into the next stage of work, which will see a detailed RIBA 3 design produced. Further public engagement and consultation will then take place in early 2026.   

The approved Liscard Neighbourhood Framework is the guiding principle for regeneration in the area and was the result of extensive engagement with the community.  

It sets out a vision for a town that is more locally distinctive and more community focused, offering a significant opportunity to reshape Liscard whilst supporting its economic growth. It aims to improve the experience of residents, businesses and visitors and it identifies medium to long term improvements for the town centre and will guide how the council invests in regeneration and attracts new developers.

A number of community partners are involved in the work to reimagine the town. The Liscard Together Partnership – a town centre partnership focused on community, place and business – was formally launched on 4 June 2024. It is delivering a range of activity including local events, environmental improvements and support to local business.

Find out more about the regeneration in Liscard on the Wirral Council website here.

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