More than 80% of residents in the Anfield area of Liverpool are backing the £260m regeneration plans for Liverpool FC’s stadium.
A survey of 1,700 people were consulted on proposals, unveiled in June, to overhaul the area and expand the club.
A consortium led by the city council and supported by Your Housing Group, Liverpool FC and Keepmoat is planning new homes, offices and major public realm changes.
These include the creation of a wide avenue through Stanley Park and a new public square.
Liverpool FC also intends to expand its stadium as part of the scheme, subject to local support and detailed feasibility studies.
Shopping facilities and a 100-bedroom hotel are also planned as part of the programme.
The survey results follow a six-week community engagement programme, with the feedback now to be considered as more detailed plans are created.
Any plans will be subject to formal consultation before planning applications are submitted next year.
Liverpool mayor Joe Anderson said: “People have given us invaluable information about the entire range of regeneration ideas and concepts which we unveiled. In the coming weeks we will use this information to refine our proposals and to undertake another listening and consultation exercise. We believe the plans are exciting and will deliver a massive improvement in quality of life for many thousands of people and be of major benefit to the city, not just Anfield.”
chris.berkin@estatesgazette.com
