Knowsley Council has confirmed that it has begun negotiations with St. Modwen with a view to acquiring the company’s assets in Kirkby town centre. The announcement comes after much speculation over the firm’s planned regeneration which includes a new Morrisons supermarket, cinema, shops and restaurants. Councillor Graham Morgan, leader of Knowsley Council, has declared ... Read More...
Kirkby town centre
Information on St. Modwen’s revised Kirkby town centre plans will be available to the local community next week. The owner, developer and asset manager will host an information event in the area after proposals were altered to meet the requirements of recently announced supermarket operator Morrisons. People who live and work in ... Read More...
Supermarket chain Morrisons could be heading to Kirkby town centre as part of a project to revitalise the retail and leisure area. Your Move understands the brand is the high profile name being lined up to anchor St. Modwen’s transformation. Last week the regeneration specialist confirmed an agreement had been secured with ... Read More...
Kirkby shoppers will have a new “major supermarket” in the town centre as a deal has been agreed with a high-profile name. St. Modwen is currently working with the retail chain to revise its recent planning application to reflect specific requirements, and the store will form part of a wider regeneration ... Read More...
Costa Coffee is opening its first branch in Kirkby next month. The hot beverage chain is launching a store on St. Chad’s Parade, which is in the process of a transformation under regeneration plans for the town centre. Costa's Kirkby shop will span 2,700 sq ft and include indoor and outdoor seating areas and an ... Read More...
Kirkby town centre is holding its first ever pancake race next week to celebrate Shrove Tuesday. The event, organised by Town Centre Manager and St. Modwen, will see 20 local businesses line-up with frying pans at the ready to test their pancake flipping skills in a 20m race along St. Chad’s ... Read More...
Kirkby residents are being encouraged to continue supporting their town centre this year after recent months saw thousands of shoppers head to the district. New events and attractions are said to have proven a hit with visitors to the area, which is the subject of plans for regeneration. According to new figures, footfall in ... Read More...
A new six-screen cinema has signed up to boost the leisure offer in Kirkby town centre following a consultation with residents. National independent cinema operator Reel Cinemas has agreed to open a 15,000 sq ft picture house as part of the area’s regeneration, following calls from local residents to enhance facilities. The cinema will ... Read More...
Kirkby residents will have the chance to give their views on the regeneration of the town centre during a two-day consultation event. The public exhibition will also allow locals to put their questions to representatives of St. Modwen, the company behind the project, before a final planning application is submitted to ... Read More...