Liverpool City Region Innovation Zone - a catalyst for growth

Harnessing these strengths, the pioneering ISZ combines Freeport and Innovation Zone programmes – the City Region is one of only three places in the UK to have both - with its Enterprise Zones to deliver a compelling proposition to investors.

The Innovation Zone is accelerating the global reach of one of Europe’s largest life sciences clusters and is expected to generate £800m of Government and private investment and create 8,000 jobs.

Meanwhile, the Freeport has the potential to add £850m to the local economy and create 14,000 jobs by acting as a catalyst for growth in sectors such as advanced manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, logistics and clean energy.

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	LCR Local Authority Boundaries
	Innovation Zone Boundary
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Realising our ambition as a business and science superpower

Primed to stimulate a high-wage, high-skill, high-productivity economy, the Industrial Strategy Zone is accelerating delivery of high-class infrastructure, driving world-leading life sciences innovation, supporting businesses to start, scale and invest and training future talent.

It includes six tax sites – including national innovation campus Sci-Tech Daresbury - offering fiscal incentives to expanding and relocating businesses, along with customs benefits at specified sites over a 45km-wide area for businesses involved in international trade. It also provides a long-term funding mechanism to support future infrastructure developments at key sites.

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	LCR Local Authority Boundaries
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3MG, Halton

3MG (Mersey Multimodal Gateway) in Halton is a premier multimodal logistics hub, offering direct rail freight links, seamless motorway access, and proximity to the Port of Liverpool. This strategic location provides businesses with unrivalled connectivity to UK and European markets.

The site features high-quality development land, modern warehousing, and flexible options to meet diverse operational needs. xDock 549 and Viking Park are available now, giving occupiers immediate opportunities to establish or expand.

Committed to low-carbon freight solutions, 3MG is home to leading logistics and manufacturing firms. It’s the ideal base for businesses seeking efficient, sustainable transport and distribution.

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	LCR Local Authority Boundaries
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	Industrial & Logistics
	Mixed Use
	Commercial Industrial
	Health & Life Sciences

Wirral Waters

Wirral Waters is the UK's largest regeneration project by consented floor area. Approved by Wirral Council, it is a highly sustainable, mixed-use, mixed income project 'of Wirral'.

Located around the Birkenhead Docks, it has port connectivity, direct access to the M53 motorway and is well-suited to attracting a range of port-centric businesses, advanced manufacturing, innovation and research and development activities.

It is part of the Mersey Waters Enterprise Zone and Wirral Housing Zone. Following Liverpool City Region’s Freeport status, the MEA Park and Northside areas are now Freeport Tax Sites. The Hythe, a 30,000 sq ft BREEAM (Excellent) office, is complete. In the last 18 months, new public spaces, streetscapes, and cycling infrastructure have been installed to promote active travel.

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	LCR Local Authority Boundaries
	Freeport Tax Site
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	Industrial & Logistics
	Mixed Use
	Commercial Industrial
	Health & Life Sciences

Parkside, St Helens

Parkside West is a prime strategic employment site located along the M6 Growth Corridor in St Helens, providing direct access to Junction 22 of the M6 Motorway via the newly constructed Parkside Link Road.

With proximity to the M62 Motorway and major infrastructure, including the Port of Liverpool and two international airports, the site offers an exceptional location for logistics, advanced manufacturing, and other industries.

The development is set within the Liverpool City Region Freeport, providing a unique opportunity for business growth, tax incentives, and international collaboration.

The site is also directly connected to key rail infrastructure, with a £21m rail and bus interchange at its boundary. Parkside West represents a significant opportunity for occupiers and investors looking to leverage regional strengths in logistics and manufacturing.

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	LCR Local Authority Boundaries
	Freeport Tax Site
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	Mixed Use
	Commercial Industrial
	Health & Life Sciences

Accelerating the delivery of world-leading innovation

The ISZ will accelerate delivery of nationally significant projects through:

• Greater certainty of the planning process with existing permitted development rights, Consent Orders and adopted masterplans at key ISZ sites.
• Investment levers including £185m Government funding through the ISZ Programme and long-term mechanisms for future funding of infrastructure at key sites.
• Site assembly and infrastructure - with ISZ locations strategically chosen for their access to rail, road and sea networks, and tens of millions of pounds already invested in connecting and unlocking key sites.
• Occupier benefits including favourable tax and customs incentives and sector specific scale-up and investment programmes.

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	LCR Local Authority Boundaries
	Innovation Zone Boundary
	Freeport Boundary
	Key Sites
	Industrial & Logistics
	Mixed Use
	Commercial Industrial
	Health & Life Sciences

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