Regeneration task force for Liverpool

Liverpool is set to be the first city to benefit from the long-awaited urban taskforce report by Lord Rogers.

Last week, regeneration minister Richard Caborn, announced the creation of 'Liverpool Vision' a partnership between the Government, the North West Regional Development Agency, English Partnerships, Liverpool City Council, and the private sector. The new super agency will be given wide powers to cut through red tape.

Joe Dwyer, the former chief executive of Wimpey, will chair the new venture, and Layth Bunni, who runs Liverpool City Centre Partnership, has been appointed chief executive.