Key Points
- Liverpool City Council to launch public consultation on £4 million high street revamp in Anfield next week.
- Proposals include wider footpaths, new landscaping, trees, underground bins, and speed limit reduction to 20mph on Walton Breck Road.
- Part of £300 million regeneration programme since 2014, delivering over 600 new homes and community improvements.
- Focus on Walton Breck Road, Oakfield Road and connecting streets leading to Liverpool FC stadium.
Anfield (Liverpool Standard) February 18, 2026 – Liverpool City Council is launching a public consultation on a £4 million upgrade to Anfield’s main high street, aiming to create greener, safer streets for residents and visitors approaching Liverpool FC’s stadium.
The scheme targets Walton Breck Road and connecting streets including Oakfield Road, Pulford Street, Back Rockfield Road and Gilman Street, with proposals for improved walking routes, wider footpaths and enhanced public realm features. According to The Guide Liverpool, the consultation begins next week with public events at The Liverpool Lighthouse off Oakfield Road, alongside an online portal open until mid-June.
What Does the Revamp Entail?
Key highway improvements include reducing the speed limit on Walton Breck Road from 30mph to 20mph between Blessington Road and Kemp Avenue to boost pedestrian safety, as reported by Liverpool Express. Plans also feature upgraded carriageways, new crossings, rationalised parking bays, bus stops and taxi ranks, plus closure of access to Back Rockfield Road from Pulford Street with a vehicle turning area.
As reported by unnamed correspondents of The Guide Liverpool, the design stage emphasises new trees, landscaping and underground bins to foster a healthier street scene, developed in partnership with AECOM.
How Does This Fit into Anfield’s Regeneration?
This £4 million project forms the latest phase of a £300 million investment in Anfield since 2014, which has created more than 600 new homes, refurbished 500 others, revitalised Stanley Park, added shops and upgraded community facilities and the stadium itself. Place North West highlights the focus on connecting regeneration efforts along Oakfield Road and Walton Breck Road to support local businesses.
What Are Local Leaders Saying?
Cllr Dan Barrington, cabinet member for transport and connectivity, stated: “Enhancing the public spaces along Oakfield Road and Walton Breck Road is a vital aspect and a longstanding goal of the Anfield regeneration programme.” He added that the investment will boost existing businesses and attract further growth, according to Place North West.
What Happens Next in the Process?
Public events start next week, with feedback shaping final designs ahead of potential construction. Birkenhead News reports the Walton Breck Road revamp could begin as early as April, pending consultation outcomes.
The initiative underscores ongoing efforts to improve daily life for Anfield residents amid the area’s transformation.
