The leader of Knowsley Council has called on the UK Government to put its money where its mouth is as it gears up for a second bid for Levelling Up funding.
Last year, the authority’s application for £20m to transform Huyton was rejected by Whitehall bosses as it asked for £20m to help deliver an ambitious 10 year master plan which involves the development of a new commercial district, enhanced public spaces, improving transport access and support for local businesses. Cllr Graham Morgan, who was named leader of the council for another 12 months when it met earlier this week, said its second application would help turn Knowsley’s plans for the borough into reality.
He said: “To help us turn our plans into reality as soon as possible, we will be seeking support from the latest round of the government’s levelling up fund. We must all hope the government chooses to give it the bit of attention it deserves this time, unlike last time, when they overlooked our bid for Huyton although all our officials who advised the government agreed we had a solid and justified proposal.
