Property News - Liverpool set for £9m revamp

The Northwest Development Agency and English Partnerships have announced£9 million of joint funding over three years for environmental improvements in the Liverpool Vision Urban Regeneration Companies area.

The programme, a key strategic project for Liverpool Vision, aims to improve the image of the city centre by treating eyesore sites in key locations, upgrading existing gateways and establishing an effective maintenance regime.

The programme will be co-ordinated by Liverpool Vision, working in partnership with the NWDA, English Partnerships and Liverpool City Council.

Urban Regeneration Companies, English Partnerships head Peter Hill said: 'The programme could not have been launched at a better time, following Liverpool's recent accolade as the 2008 European Capital of Culture, helping to transform it into a vibrant and aspiring city, bringing new jobs and opportunities into the area.'