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Birkenhead Reopening Key Streets and Parking for Christmas as £26 Million Revamp Continues

The council is offering free December parking to rebuild confidence during delayed, over‑budget works.

Overview

  • Grange Road will be cleared of barriers on November 29, with Europa Square car park reopening on November 22 and providing about 100 spaces.
  • Drivers can park free throughout December at the Pyramids and Conway Street multi‑storey car parks to encourage visits.
  • The regeneration is about 78% complete with practical completion now targeted for March 9, 2026.
  • Headline costs are reported around £26 million, and ongoing design delays mean final costs could rise further.
  • Councillors approved relocating Birkenhead Market to the former TJ Hughes unit and creating outdoor event space at the current site, while a £7.821 million funding reallocation—potentially including £5.25 million from the Wirral Waters fund—and an external audit by Grant Thornton progress.