Born and bred in Huyton village, Fran Young has seen the start of the town's transformation first hand.
Starting her business from a now defunct stall on Huyton market 16 years ago, Fran later moved into a shop on Derby Road which she now runs with sister Louise Scales. Fran's shop Stitch Perfect, a clothing alterations business, was one of the first of 14 shop fronts to be refurbished as part of Knowsley Council's regeneration plan for Huyton village.
Like many local high streets across the country, Huyton has had to adapt in an increasingly difficult climate, with big retailers like Boots and New Look turning their back on the town. But eight new bars and restaurants have opened in the village in recent years as part of Knowsley Council's 10 year development plan.
