Recladding to begin at Everton high-rise

The recladding of an Everton tower block is set to get underway two months after it was removed in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Liverpool Mutual Homes (LMH) has confirmed that the cladding system used at its Marwood Towers has passed the government’s comprehensive fire safety test. LMH began removing ... Read More...

Winter Assistance Campaign launched to help Liverpool’s vulnerable

Local organisations in Liverpool have launched a Winter Assistance Campaign to help residents in need. The initiative will see 1,500 winter survival packs distributed to elderly, isolated and vulnerable people across the city. The packs contain blankets, hats, scarves, gloves, tinned food and leaflets with advice about keeping warm in the winter. Now ... Read More...

Former Liverpool school sites transformed into housing schemes

Blackboards to bedrooms: Former Liverpool school sites transformed into housing schemes Words by Lawrence Saunders Sourcing significant plots of prime land for housing developments in Liverpool can be difficult, especially in the city’s more sought-after areas. An increasing trend in recent years has seen several former school sites transformed into substantial housing ... Read More...

Great Homer Street: Northern Revival

Back in 2004 developer St Modwen announced plans to bring a neglected thoroughfare in north Liverpool back to life. Project Jennifer aims to transform the once lively Great Homer Street back into a vibrant shopping and leisure destination. Plans gathered pace when supermarket giant Sainsbury’s signed up to anchor the ... Read More...