The next stage of Croxteth’s Stonebridge Cross regeneration could make way for new homes. The area has already seen the arrival of a new Marston’s pub and restaurant, the creation of a 20-acre landscaped park and the completion of a new £18 million St John Bosco Arts College building among its ... Read More...
Joe Anderson
Liverpool’s cabinet will this week debate proposals to scrap the discount on council tax currently given to owners of empty properties, a scheme which is costing the authority an estimated £2.1 million each year. A report to be presented to the council on Friday (11 December) suggests the “council’s current policy in ... Read More...
A public consultation into the future of St Luke’s Church has revealed the majority of respondents are in favour of limited development and a range of events taking place at the site. More than 6,300 people took part in the survey in August and September, after Mayor Joe Anderson vowed to ... Read More...
Famous Liverpudlians have united in a bid to save refugees by donating a remarkable collection of unique items and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for an upcoming eBay charity auction. The auction follows the recent ‘With Love from Liverpool’ benefit concert that raised more than £30,000 for the British Red Cross Europe Refugee Crisis ... Read More...
Comedian John Bishop will host a fundraising concert at Liverpool’s Echo Arena in support of refugees, it has been announced. Tickets have gone on sale today for the ‘With Love From Liverpool’ event on 19 September, which will bring a line-up of musical acts to the city stage. All profits from the ... Read More...
More than 2,500 people have applied to buy a home through Liverpool City Council’s Homes for a Pound Plus scheme, latest figures have revealed. The original scheme was expanded following the success of a pilot project involving properties around Granby Four Streets and Arnside Road. The latest initiative will transform empty ... Read More...
A public consultation has been launched to discuss the future of St Luke's Church. People are being encouraged to complete a short on-line survey, which asks their views on the role St Luke’s (known locally as the Bombed Out Church) should play in the life of the city. It follows a commitment ... Read More...