LIVERPOOL council has appointed a new director for regeneration and employment.

Nick Kavanagh, 41, who joined the city council last August as interim director for regeneration, will be tasked with driving forward Liverpool’s renaissance as well as boosting job creation and employment opportunities.

He will be responsible for the city’s major regeneration priorities – the £5.5bn Liverpool Waters scheme, working with the Government on proposals for turnaround facilities at the city’s cruise liner terminal, and the redevelopment of the city’s two Premier League stadiums.

He said: “I’m absolutely delighted to be taking on this role, which for me is one of the most exciting and challenging in local government.

“I want to ensure that we keep up the momentum of our regeneration work, and drive forward those projects which boost our economy and create jobs.”

Liverpool City Council Chief Executive, Ged Fitzgerald, said: “Nick is a fantastic asset to the city council. He has a proven track record of delivering key regeneration projects.”