{"id":1170828,"date":"2026-08-26T18:16:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:16:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1170828\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T18:16:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T18:16:15","slug":"retirement-development-plans-advance-for-bromborough-civic-centre-site-birkenhead-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1170828\/","title":{"rendered":"Retirement development plans advance for Bromborough Civic Centre site \u2013 Birkenhead News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Further plans have been submitted amid efforts to turn the site of the former Bromborough Civic Centre into a retirement living development. The Civic Centre and library were sold by Wirral Council to retirement property developer McCarthy & Stone after being put on the market in 2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Bromborough Civic Centre, which contains the library, closed in 2022. It was one of a number of libraries across the borough that were shut by the council in a cost-cutting drive.<\/p>\n

Last year, the property developer submitted plans to Wirral Council seeking permission to build a new retirement living housing development on the site. New documents have this week appeared on the council\u2019s planning portal, giving a fresh look at how the proposed building could look.<\/p>\n

The L-shaped housing block on Allport Lane would comprise of 46 apartments, which would go on sale to older people. The block would consist of 29 one-bedroom apartments and 17 two-bedroom apartments.<\/p>\n

The building would be placed on the south of the Civic Centre site, with a car park planned for the north of the site, near the boundary with the neighbouring Co-op food store.<\/p>\n

Newly revealed mock-ups of the proposals show the three-storey building having a mixed-colour fa\u00e7ade consisting of both red brick and white rendered areas. Previous mock-ups had suggested the building would be fully brick.<\/p>\n

Explaining the concept of the type of housing, plans submitted to the council say, \u201cRetirement living housing is a proven option for older people who wish to move into accommodation that provides comfort, security and the ability to manage independently to a greater extent.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt enables older people to remain living in the community and out of institutions whilst enjoying peace of mind and receiving the care and support that they need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Plans also claimed that the development could benefit the local area through employment opportunities. They said, \u201cMcCarthy & Stone manages its construction sites and employs sub-contractors to conduct the building activities. The level of employment varies during the construction but on average around 35 people will be employed over a 12-month build programme.<\/p>\n

\u201cMcCarthy & Stone encourages all its sub-contractors to employ local labour sources, particularly those who are currently unemployed. It also encourages sub-contractors to employ apprentices.\u201d<\/p>\n

Image: Bromborough retirement living block mock-up. Credit: McCarthy & Stone\/Ridge<\/strong><\/p>\n

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