Plans for a £100 million development of more than 550 new waterfront homes have been submitted to Liverpool City Council. Four seven to 12-storey buildings are proposed for the city’s Brunswick Quay with their appearance said to be influenced by the “rich maritime and industrial history” of the area. An application was ... Read More...
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Pier Head Village will return to Liverpool’s waterfront this summer for the third year running. Set against the backdrop of the ‘Three Graces’ the attraction promises art, music, bars, street food and ‘thrill rides’. The Sky Swing, which towered over the Pier Head Village last year, will make a return when the ... Read More...
Work is scheduled to begin on the new Welcome Pavilion at Albert Dock this autumn after the green light was secured. The planned development is promising a “new icon on the waterfront” as it brings an information and event space to the Liverpool tourism hotspot. Designed by K2 Architects, the venue will ... Read More...
Plans to build 240 apartments on land at Brunswick Business Park look set for the go ahead. Proposals from applicant North West Industrial Estates also include a residents’ gym, lounge area and five commercial units. Liverpool City Council’s planning committee will meet at the town hall today (20 February) to discuss the ... Read More...
A new 28-metre national Battle of the Atlantic memorial could be situated on Liverpool’s Pier Head. A fundraising campaign has been launched this week for the monument, which would be dedicated to those who served in the World War Two battle. The campaign is being led by the Battle of the Atlantic ... Read More...
A signed 8ft metal sculpture of guitar legend Slash will go on display in Liverpool this weekend. The representation of the Guns N' Roses legend is said to have been the subject of more than 60,000 selfies during a recent residency at London’s St Pancras. Created by Heavy Metal Sculptures (HMS), the ... Read More...
The River of Light firework spectacular will return on Bonfire Night as Liverpool and Wirral once again hold a joint celebration. The team behind acclaimed events including Edinburgh’s Hogmanay and the Mayor of London’s New Year’s Eve party has been specially commissioned to stage a musical display. Titanium Fireworks, which was also ... Read More...
Liverpool residents can give their views today (19 September) on plans to improve Albert Dock’s Northern Gateway entrance. A public consultation event will focus on a proposed new pavilion building and landscaping works around the area, as the iconic tourism hotspot looks to address the evolving needs for future visitors. Business and ... Read More...
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...
A 2,000-seat ice rink and a virtual reality leisure centre are being considered for Liverpool’s Kings Dock waterfront. The attractions are among a mix of features which could transform the area in the future as part of a transformational multi-phase redevelopment. The first phase of the major scheme was progressed yesterday (Thursday ... Read More...