00:00The former Littlewoods building in Liverpool could become a centre for film, television, gaming and digital technology after the government
00:10pledged £20 million towards the project.
00:13The money comes from the Growth Mission Fund, but the investment is still subject to approval of a final business
00:21case.
00:21If approved, it would help move plans for the Liverpool Creative Campus into the next phase.
00:27The proposed development would cover 260,000 square feet, bringing production studios, innovation space, education facilities and support services together
00:39on one site.
00:40Work is planned to begin in spring 2027 with infrastructure, insulation and initial work on the existing building.
00:57Once the campus is fully operational, the project would build on a creative sector established across Liverpool and the rest
01:04of the city region.
01:06More than six and a half thousand digital and creative businesses employ around 51,000 people.
01:12Since 2019, the Liverpool Film Office says it supported more than 1,600 productions, generating around £150 million for the
01:22local economy.
01:23Supporters say the campus could help retain more creative jobs and investment locally.
