The proposed £70 million plan to turn the former Littlewoods Building in Liverpool into a film and TV studio has finally been given the greenlight by the local council.
The plans include two sound stages, each measuring approximately 20,400 sq ft with a height of 17 metres, as well as office and workshop spaces.
The idea of transforming the building was first announced in 2017 when Capital&Centric agreed a 250-year lease with Liverpool City Council to create a hub for film, TV and other creative industries at the site.
However, it’s been hit by various problems, including the loss of John Moores University which was due to be a key partner on the project. There have also been a number of false starts on the work to transform the building, with work initially beginning in 2022.
Steve Rotheram, Liverpool Metro Mayor, who originally dubbed the project as the ‘Hollywood of the North’ said: “The transformation of the Littlewoods building into a world-class, cross-sector film, TV and creative campus is a game-changer for the Liverpool City Region. It’s a testament to our growing reputation as a centre for creativity and innovation.”
He continued: “This project not only preserves a cherished part of our heritage but will also drive economic growth, create thousands of jobs, and cement our place on the international stage as a destination for high-end productions.”
