This report provides an update on the development of Liverpool City
Region Life Science Investment Zone and the emerging programme and
framework for delivery.
The Combined Authority will be asked to delegate authority to
officers agree a multi-year Investment Zone Resource Plan and to
enter into an Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of
Levelling Up, Housing & Communities, St Helens Council and
Halton Council to secure the revenue and capital resources to
commence delivery of the LCR Life Science Investment Zone in April
2024.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Financial and Community Impact;
Decision status: For Determination
Local Authorities affected: (All Local Authorities);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/11/2023
Decision due: 15 Dec 2023 by Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
Lead member: Portfolio Holder for Economic Development and Business, Portfolio Holder for Digital and Innovation
Lead director: Executive Director - Investment and Delivery
Contact: Andrew Devaney, Assistant Director - Investment Email: [email protected].
Consultation process
Significant stakeholder engagement across the LCR has already taken place in line with the timetable determined by DLUHC. This includes public and private sector bodies, including Local Authorities.
Consultees
The LCR Life Sciences Investment Zone has been developed collaboratively with health and life science partners from across the City Region, as well as the Local Authorities.