Social housing landlord submits plans for £10m Wirral scheme

PLANS to build 58 homes and a new health centre as part of a £10m scheme have been proposed for West Kirby, Wirral.

Social housing landlord Wirral Partnership Homes (WPH) and NHS Wirral have submitted an application to Wirral Borough Council to jointly redevelop Bridge Court.

It has already demolished 53 homes on the site to make way for the new houses and a 25,000 sq ft health centre with 18 consulting rooms, two minor surgeries, six general treatment rooms, a play area, stores, an IT centre, library and four podiatry rooms.

WPH said the new homes and health centre will compliment the existing architecture and improve the aesthetic appeal of the area, as well as providing apprenticeships for local people during the construction phase.

The houses will be offered under a five-year tenancy agreement with the option to buy through shared ownership at the end of the term.  Rents will be discounted by 20%.

WPH chief executive, Brian Simpson, said: “There is huge demand for housing in West Kirby.  Our plans will go a long way in helping local people by providing modern, energy efficient homes that will be unrecognisable compared to the previous properties at Bridge Court and really compliment the area.

“We are delighted to be working in partnership with NHS Wirral as we share a vision to provide the best facilities possible for West Kirby residents.

Wirral West MP, Esther McVey, said: “I am absolutely delighted that this site is to be redeveloped bringing much needed affordable energy efficient homes, as well as a state-of-the-art health centre which will deliver 21st century services in a great environment.”