The centre will house two broadcasting studios, a 'live room' where local bands will show off their talents and provide live entertainment and a further two training suites, expanding considerably upon the space and amenities of the existing Seven Waves station.

It will be kitted out with top of the range radio equipment and provide the space and amenities required to train more students.

More places will be made available to residents wishing to pursue the broadcasting training course, which will comprise of a variety of disciplines, including digital photography, editing, interviewing and script writing.

It will make the station's facilities even more accessible to local people looking to pursue careers in the media or to simply improve their job prospects.

The money will also be used to refurbish the existing Leasowe Community Centre, which will undergo extensive work to make the building more accessible to people with disabilities and will also be fitted with new windows and flooring.