Skelmersdale Town Centre Regeneration, West Lancashire
Background
Skelmersdale is situated in West Lancashire just off the M58 motorway and lies midway between the cities of Manchester and Liverpool.
Skelmersdale was designated as a New Town in October 1961 and covers an area of 1,669 ha (4,124 acres).
English Partnerships is working alongside West Lancashire District Council, the appointed developer, St Modwen Properties plc, and the local community to help drive the regeneration of Skelmersdale town centre.
The primary aim of the project is to strengthen the role of the existing town centre and to increase its attractiveness and image to both the local residents and visitors alike.
The project will provide a mix of both residential and commercial opportunities. It also seeks to:
- reconnect the town centre and community through the building of new roads and footpaths
- increase the number of residents in the town centre and diversify the style and range of residential accommodation available
- make Skelmersdale a retail, leisure and recreation centre of excellence in the North West
- ensure high quality design will be key to creating a vibrant town centre and
- ensure the parks and open spaces around the town centre are more accessible to Skelmersdale communities and visitors.
Regeneration specialist St Modwen has been formally appointed to deliver the multi-million pound regeneration of Skelmersdale town centre.
Next steps
- Submission of outline planning application and reserved matters application for Phase 1 of the development – spring 2008
- Start on site – 2009