FAQs

What is The Widnes Waterfront Economic Development Zone (EDZ)?

The Widnes Waterfront EDZ is a regeneration programme aiming to transform over 80 hectares of low quality industrial land into a new, regionally significant, commercial and tourism development site on the banks of the River Mersey.

 

Where is the Widnes Waterfront?

The Widnes Waterfront programme area is situated between Widnes Town Centre and the Mersey Estuary.

Click here for a map of the area.

 

Who are the programme’s key partners?

The programme is led by Halton Borough Council with support from Government Office North West (GONW), Northwest Development Agency (NWDA), Halton Strategic Partnership, the Environment Agency (EA) and Widnes Regeneration Limited.

 

Who are the main developers in the Widnes Waterfront?

A list of developers and their properties can be found in the Commercial Property section of this website. 

 

When did the programme commence?

The programme began when it was awarded European Objective 2 funding in 2002. With the European grant now at an end, the programme continues to be implemented using NWDA funding and other public funds secured until March 2010.

 

Where are the plans for the programme documented?

The aims and objectives of the programme are documented in the Widnes Waterfront Masterplan Framework Phase 2 adopted by the Council in July 2009.

 

How many jobs will be created?

It is estimated the Widnes Waterfront will generate 1,100 jobs over the programme lifetime.

 

How can I apply for jobs within the Widnes Waterfront?

Halton People into Jobs.
3rd Floor
Rutland House,
Halton Lea,
Runcorn,
WA7 2ES

Tel: 01928 759090
Fax: 01928 759080
Email: hpij@halton.gov.uk

No jobs are currently advertised for the Hive.

 

What will be the benefits of the Widnes Waterfront to the local community?

There are a number of benefits for the local community including:-

• The creation of 1,100 new jobs
• The provision of new parkland and wildlife habitats
• New leisure and retail facilities
• Improved links between the Waterfront and Widnes Town Centre

 

How are the local business community kept informed of progress?

Our free quarterly newsletter, Upfront, is distributed to the business community, both in the programme area and the rest of Halton. Copies are also available at Halton Borough Council buildings and can be viewed via the News section of the website.

A Business Steering Group has been established, for attendance by the Widnes Waterfront business community providing an open forum between the Council and existing Waterfront businesses. For further information regarding the Steering Group please contact Gareth Bennett, Business Parks Officer, on gareth.bennett@halton.gov.uk or 01928 516134