Liverpool has given its support to the prospect of a UK Commonwealth Games after losing out on the chance to host the competition in 2022. The team behind the city’s bid expressed disappointment yesterday (7 September) after it was revealed that Birmingham had won the UK nomination, but welcomed the possibility of ... Read More...
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A decision is due today (7 September) on Liverpool FC’s plans for a new £50 million training base in Kirkby. The project, which includes a new combined training centre and a 499-seater stand, has been recommended for approval at a meeting of Knowlsey Council’s planning committee. The club wants full planning permission ... Read More...
Two of Merseyside's most famous football heroes are to be remembered with a new statue. Liverpool FC legend Bill Shankly and Everton FC goalscoring machine Dixie Dean will stand by side between two city centre hotels. Hotel developer Signature Living envisages that the piece will mark the beginning of its new ‘football quarter’. Iconic ... Read More...
Liverpool Football Club (LFC) has submitted plans for a proposed redevelopment of the club's first-team training ground at Melwood. The document submitted to Liverpool City Council applies for outline planning permission for the redevelopment of the West Derby site into up to 160 family homes. The proposals also include vehicular access from ... Read More...
Liverpool City Council has revealed its “transformational” plans to bring the 2022 Commonwealth Games to the city. The local authority’s hosting proposals pledge to build a new 50-metre swimming pool at the city’s waterfront and confirm that several events will be held in Manchester if the bid is successful. Envisaged for the ... Read More...
Melwood: What next for the LFC training ground... family homes? As Liverpool Football Club’s (LFC) first team training ground since the 1950s Melwood has long been a major presence in West Derby, so when LFC recently announced plans to relocate to Kirkby it came as a shock to many. What happens to ... Read More...
Liverpool FC legend Steven Gerrard is to receive the Freedom of the City of Liverpool. The city’s highest civic honour is to be presented to Steven for his contribution to football and his charity work which helps disadvantaged children across the UK. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson’s nomination is expected to be ... Read More...
Plans for a new-look high street in Anfield have been given the thumbs up by local residents. The proposals for Walton Breck Road, which runs alongside Liverpool FC’s famous stadium, include new shops, commercial space, houses and apartments. Over 90% of attendees to a public consultation into the plans, which also include ... Read More...
A night of ‘60s music will take place in the Liverpool City Region this month raising money and awareness for Relate Cheshire & Merseyside. Legendary Liverpool band the Merseybeats will perform at the Floral Pavilion event as the charity looks to boosts its funds for relationship counselling to local families and ... Read More...
Liverpool Commonwealth bid: Can the city stage the 2026 games? This summer the Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and Liverpool City Council confirmed the city is planning a bid to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Although the competition is still more than a decade away, the council thinks an official proposal could ... Read More...