Residents unhappy with Liscard describe problems, citing anti-social behavior and lack of safety in the town center.
One person saw a bike hit a pedestrian, while another saw a teen cycling into traffic. Brian Walsh called the night “like the wild west.” He feels more enforcement is needed and that control could improve the town, potentially attracting more visitors.
Walsh is unsure if millions will help Liscard, as shops keep closing except for hairdressers. He thinks Liscard should be different from Liverpool, and that the council should set realistic goals. Bank closures are also worrying some people.
Halifax and NatWest plan to close their branches. One woman said the bank brings her to town, while one man will have to go to Birkenhead, which he doesn’t want to do. He worries about what will close next, with one resident saying Liscard rots because places shut and nothing comes.
Dominick House is now an eyesore, though it used to be a good example for Liscard. Derelict with broken windows, the council planned to sell it in 2022 but postponed this action. Two years later, no updates have happened.
New things will arrive soon. Wirral Council will install planters, new bins, and benches. They set aside £12m to invest, and old council offices will be demolished. These plans are seen as a positive step for Liscard.
The old council offices will become homes. One man living nearby is happy and wants a place for young people as well. Currently, young people don’t have a communal space. Details about the housing plan are not public yet.
Susan Fay also lives nearby and misses the community center, which is now an eyesore. She believes Liscard lacks a community feel and that flats would be better than an empty building. She feels Liscard needs improvements, noting the recent change New Brighton has seen.
Police know about the issues residents note and understand the distress anti-social behavior causes. They assure residents that work is happening daily to stop crime and deal with offenders. They recently used a dispersal zone.
The dispersal zone seemed to deter problems. They gather evidence for strong action and issued behavior contracts to some teens. These contracts prevent them from going to some areas; they want teens in positive groups.
They send warning letters with QR codes, urging guardians to know where their children are. Residents should report anti-social behavior to help police patrol the right areas. Wirral Council received a request for comment.