Liverpool City Council have announced significant changes to its proposed Childwall active travel scheme after receiving extensive feedback from residents, businesses and community organisations.
The revised plans follow a public consultation that generated nearly 500 responses, with local people helping to shape the future of a proposed new walking, cycling and wheeling route linking Childwall with Liverpool city centre.
While many respondents supported the ambition to create safer and more accessible travel routes, concerns were also raised around parking, green spaces, traffic congestion and the impact on local trees.
Following the consultation, Liverpool City Council has confirmed that several changes will now be incorporated into the next phase of the project.
Childwall Active Travel Scheme Updated Following Resident Feedback
Among the most significant revisions is a commitment to protect trees around the popular Childwall Triangle area, one of the key concerns raised during the consultation process.
The Council has also pledged to introduce additional pedestrian crossing points along the route to improve safety and accessibility for people travelling on foot.
In response to requests from local residents, officers will also investigate the possibility of introducing 20mph speed limits in certain locations to help create safer streets for all road users.
The changes form part of Liverpool City Council’s wider commitment to ensuring local communities play an active role in shaping transport projects before work begins.
Public feedback highlighted strong support for creating safer walking, cycling and wheeling infrastructure, while also emphasising the importance of protecting local neighbourhoods and maintaining access for motorists.
Liverpool Residents Help Shape Future Transport Improvements
The proposed route forms part of Liverpool’s broader ambition to encourage more sustainable travel options while improving road safety across the city.
By creating better infrastructure for pedestrians, cyclists and wheelchair users, the Council hopes to provide residents with more choice in how they travel while reducing reliance on private vehicles for shorter journeys.
Councillor Dan Barrington, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Transport and Connectivity, welcomed the public’s contribution to the consultation process.
He said:
“Making our streets safer for all road users, particularly those walking, wheeling and cycling, is a priority for the Council.
“We want to make sure that people have a choice in how they travel through the city and feel confident in doing so.
“Hearing from the people who live, work and travel through the area before we start any work is vital and I’d like to thank everyone who got involved.”
The revised proposals will now be developed further over the coming months before the next stage of the project moves forward.
The consultation process is being seen as an example of how local feedback can directly influence major transport projects, helping ensure schemes better reflect the needs and priorities of the communities they serve.
Residents will be able to view the full consultation report and updated proposals through Liverpool City Council’s website here.
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