en.Wedoany.com Reported - Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council announced on 3 July 2026 that the multi-storey car park on Lathom Road in Huyton town centre, Merseyside, will be demolished. The four-storey car park has long been included as part of the town centre redevelopment plan, led by property developer Genr8 Kajima. Knowsley Council has submitted a planning application to itself to proceed with the demolition work.
Knowsley Metropolitan Borough is located in Merseyside, northwest England, approximately 8 miles east of Liverpool, and is a key part of the wider Liverpool City Region. Huyton town serves as the administrative centre of the borough. The Lathom Road multi-storey car park, built in the mid-to-late 20th century, was once a major public parking facility in the town centre. However, according to planning documents submitted by the council, the car park is "no longer fit for purpose." The documents list numerous deficiencies: "The concrete structure is nearing the end of its service life, parking spaces do not meet modern standards, there is a lack of electric vehicle charging facilities, and its current appearance has an adverse impact on the ongoing overall redevelopment of the town centre." Additionally, the market that once operated on the ground floor of the car park has long since relocated, and adjacent commercial units have been vacant for years.
The demolition of the car park is part of a larger redevelopment plan for Huyton town centre. Genr8 Kajima is advancing a £200 million redevelopment scheme, which includes transforming the Cavendish Walk shopping centre into a community hub, constructing a new 91,000-square-foot council headquarters, and a 130-room hotel. The plan also proposes building up to 420 homes. The demolition application is being advised by Architectural Emporium as planning consultant for Knowsley Council.
For local residents and businesses, the demolition of the car park may cause short-term inconvenience, but in the long term, the redevelopment of the site will help enhance the overall environment and functionality of Huyton town centre. As the planning application progresses, the redevelopment of Huyton town centre is gradually unfolding. This demolition project is a key initiative by Knowsley Council to drive urban renewal and improve public spaces, and represents a crucial step in the overall regeneration plan for Huyton town centre.
