Liverpool gives light to build 'Hollywood of the North' and says project could take local film industry to the next level

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The regeneration of Liverpool's iconic Littlewoods building is set to elevate the city's already "world class" film industry credentials "to the next level", the project's proponents have said. Liverpool Council's planning committee has given the green light to the ambitious £70m redevelopment project for the landmark white structure on Edge Lane, a decision that could potentially create thousands of new jobs in Liverpool.

In November last year, development firm Capital&Centric submitted their plans to transform the dilapidated historic site into a "Hollywood of the North" TV and film production hub. John Moffat, Capital&Centric's joint managing director, hailed the planning approval as a "huge moment" for both the building and Liverpool.

Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have pledged their support for the revitalisation of the

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