The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has today committed £2m to support Knowsley Council’s ambitious development plans for Huyton Village.
This commitment follows the Council’s own approval at its Cabinet meeting on 20 November 2024 to progress the development plans for Huyton Village to technical design and planning stage.
The plan for Huyton includes, in its first phase, 72 new one and two bedroom apartments for affordable rent; a 130 bedroomed quality brand hotel, 85,000sq ft of net zero commercial office space (into which the Council would relocate its headquarters), a new village green – including the relocation of the Cenotaph, a new surface level car park with sustainable transport facilities, a new library and community hub in the heart of the Village Centre and improved public realm and wayfinding across the Village Centre.
Later phases would include up to 150,000sq ft of commercial office space and / or a further 300 homes, all helping to increase footfall in the town centre and supporting the local economy.
The Council has already appointed a Development Partner, Genr8 Kajima Regeneration, to help to progress the plans.
Steve Rotheram, Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, said “We’ve shown in Kirkby and Prescot what we can achieve when we work together—and now it’s Huyton’s turn. Alongside Knowsley Council, we’re unlocking the potential for Huyton to become a thriving, modern town that people can feel proud of.
“This £2m investment is about more than just new buildings —it’s about creating affordable homes, vibrant green spaces, and better facilities that will bring jobs, businesses, and life back into the town centre. It’s another step in our mission to ensure every part of our city region gets the opportunity to thrive.”
Cllr Tony Brennan, Cabinet Member for Regeneration and Economic Development, added “We remain committed to delivering our plans for Huyton Village and we are doing all that we can to ensure we are construction-ready for when we do secure the funding.
“I am pleased that the Combined Authority have committed to help us to progress our ambitions and our pre-development works which will help us to further strengthen future funding bids – we have an ambitious, high quality scheme that is ready to go.”
Mike Smith, Director at Genr8 Kajima Regeneration Ltd, said “We are excited to have the support of the Combined Authority for this transformational scheme which will deliver genuine regeneration for the region.”