The £260 million regeneration of Anfield could take a major step forward today (19 February) with Liverpool City Council’s cabinet expected to give the green light for the creation of a 100-bed hotel.

Based in Anfield Square, adjacent to the stadium, the hotel, proposed by Your Housing Group (YHG), will support training and employment of young people in the area.

Expected to cost upwards of £10m, the scheme is being proposed by Your Housing Group (YHG) and will feature a business hub, which will house the offices of YHG.

Katy Cowell, chair of YHG, says: “This is in its very early stages, but we are very excited about the plans which our board recently approved. We have already invested heavily in Anfield and see this as underlining our strong and on-going commitment to the area.”

It is expected that the cabinet decision will authorize the long-term lease of the Anfield Square site to YHG following the demolition of the remaining properties.

Coordinated by Liverpool City Council in partnership with YHG and Liverpool FC, the regeneration of Anfield includes the redevelopment of Liverpool FC’s main stand, new and refurbished housing, improved shopping facilities and public spaces, office buildings, and the creation of a major new pedestrian-friendly avenue and public square.

Councillor Ann O’Byrne, deputy mayor of Liverpool, says: “The creation of a training hotel will be a vital part of the whole vision for the Anfield area.

“The potential of YHG relocating its regional office into the heart of Anfield sends a very strong message about its commitment and will bring added footfall all week and attract further activity.”

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