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• Date set for Kirkby Public Inquiry

A date has been set for the start of the public inquiry into the transformation of Kirkby.

The development was recommended for approval by Knowsley’s planning committee in June and referred for the Government Office North West. Two weeks ago, the Government announced it will now hold a Public Inquiry into the plans.

Cllr Ron Round, Leader of Knowsley Council, said:

“Government has offered the date of 18 November for the public inquiry into the transformation of Kirkby.

The Council has formally accepted the date and we’re pleased the inquiry will be heard so swiftly. The people of Kirkby deserve a final decision on the regeneration of their town and holding the inquiry before the end of the year will bring clarity on the future of this development.

We’ll now be talking to our partners about the next steps in this process.”