Liverpool's Fabric District set for £6m boost

Monument Place will become a district square with new paving and landscaping

Plans for a £6m regeneration of one of Liverpool's city districts have been approved by a council.

The area, between the Knowledge Quarter and Lime Street, known as the Fabric District, is set to be transformed with better transport links and a new public space.

Monument Place, off London Road will become a district square with new paving, landscaping, seating and an events space, bus-priority lanes and upgraded traffic signals will also be introduced.

Councillor Dan Barrington, Liverpool City Council cabinet member for transport and connectivity, said the plans "mark a major turning point for one of Liverpool's most vital city-centre corridors".

Improved transport links

Walking and cycling connections into Liverpool's wider active-travel network will also be included.

"This project will deliver quicker, cleaner bus services alongside a beautifully reimagined public space that works for everyone – residents, visitors and businesses alike," Mr Barrington said.

"This bold initiative demonstrates how combining smart transport with public realm improvements can fuel growth, cut emissions and create a city that's easier to move around and healthier to live in."

The project was revealed as one of the city council's "travel masterplan" initiatives earlier this year.

Liverpool City Council has approved a £3.4m for the scheme which has been matched by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority.

Councillor Nick Small, cabinet member for economy and growth, said the "imaginative and creative project will help transform the look and feel of the Fabric District and further improve its appeal to new investors".