£51 million for Birkenhead regeneration project

Homes England and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have invested £51 million a regeneration project in Birkenhead.

The funding will be used to kick-start the regeneration of a former gasworks in Birkenhead.

Hind Street Urban Garden Village, on the Wirral, will see derelict land around Hind Street turned into a new community of over 1,500 homes, a new park, improved transport links, commercial space and leisure facilities.

Homes England has agreed a £29 million investment in the project, following a £22 million commitment from the Combined Authority. The money will be used to fund vital infrastructure works needed to unlock the site and deliver the first 633 homes.

At the same time, the two organisations have signed a Strategic Place Partnership agreement.

Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said: "This is really exciting news which marks a significant milestone in our mission to regenerate Birkenhead and the wider Wirral. Through our Strategic Place Partnership with Homes England, we’re accelerating transformational projects like Hind Street, turning derelict land into vibrant, sustainable communities that our region deserves.

"With over 1,500 new homes being built, alongside improved transport links and green spaces, this project will serve as a blueprint for the type of regeneration we want to see across the Liverpool City Region—regeneration that not only delivers homes but creates jobs, boosts local businesses, and builds stronger communities.

"It’s a prime example of how, by working together, we can unlock opportunities and remove the barriers holding our region back. By delivering key infrastructure and attracting investment, we’re ensuring that local people benefit directly from the improvements, making this a place where everyone has the chance to thrive."

Peter Denton, chief executive of Homes England, said: "The Strategic Place Partnership model gives us a framework to support local leaders who have a strong vision for housing and regeneration in their area. The Liverpool City Region is undoubtedly an area with huge potential for growth and is somewhere the government has already shown commitment to.

"The funding approved today for Hind Street Urban Village is further evidence of our support for the region and aligns with our mission to work together with the mayor and his team, to develop a pipeline of housing and regeneration development and help the Combined Authority unlock the region’s full potential."