Anfield has seen significant transformation over the past decade, with Liverpool FC’s stadium undergoing major changes.
However, an area of land known as Anfield Square, located opposite the club shop on Walton Breck Road (where the Kop meets the Main Stand), remains largely undeveloped. This one-hectare site had previously been earmarked for a 100-bedroom hotel, but progress has been slow.
In early 2023, Liverpool City Council brought in a team of experts to explore development opportunities for Anfield Square. According to Place North West, there are now plans to “activate” the space in the short term, while longer-term development strategies are still being formulated. The main goal is to use this brownfield site to benefit the community and create jobs.
A potential short-term option is a partnership between Liverpool City Council and Liverpool FC, with both parties exploring how to best utilise the space for local employment and community enhancement. Discussions are ongoing with the club and other local stakeholders about the site’s future.
Anfield councillor Billy Marrat has highlighted the importance of giving something back to local residents, who have endured the disruptions caused by the stadium’s expansion and events like pop concerts. Speaking to Birkenhead News, Marrat emphasized that residents deserve to see positive changes, suggesting a community centre as a possible use for the land.
Meanwhile, a wider £4 million regeneration project is underway to improve the local area around the stadium, focusing on Walton Breck Road and the main high street near Anfield. Plans include creating safer walking routes, expanding footpaths, and enhancing the area with new landscaping, trees, and underground waste bins.
While Anfield has been transformed, attention is now turning to the surrounding neighborhood, to improvemakec spaces and making them more enjoyable for residents. The hope is that, after years of change, the local community will soon benefit from these much-needed improvements.
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