The Liverpool Olympia has formally become a Community Interest Company (CIC), marking a structural change in how the historic West Derby Road venue will operate and develop in future. The landmark entertainment venue has adopted CIC status as part of plans to expand its community, cultural and educational work. A CIC ... Read More...
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A sheltered housing scheme which will include a rooftop terrace and cinema room has been approved by Liverpool City Council’s planning committee. West Tree Estates has been given the green light to build 112 one and two-bedroom flats on West Derby Road. The scheme (pictured), designed by Falconer Chester Hall (FCH), will range in ... Read More...
Plans to create a new Islamic heritage and enterprise centre in Kensington look set for a boost today (14 September). Liverpool City Council is expected to relinquish ownership of a Grade II*-listed premises on West Derby Road – the site of England’s first ever mosque. A document to be discussed by the ... Read More...
Liverpool's Stuart-era architecture: A lasting legacy The nation burns effigies and colours the sky with fireworks every 5 November to mark the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot, an infamous act of Stuart-era treason. Annual explosions in the heavens aren’t the only reminder of this historical period in Liverpool, as several buildings erected during this ... Read More...
Tuebrook’s historic Carlton Cinema is set to be raised following lengthy delays after a prior notification application for the demolition of the building was submitted to Liverpool City Council. The BILT Group is pressing ahead with its plans to clear the site, which lies on the junction of West Derby Road ... Read More...
Proposed new houses and apartments could be developed across Liverpool if plans are given the green light today (28 June). Decisions are expected on a number of residential projects in areas including the city centre and South Liverpool when Liverpool City Council’s planning committee meets at the Town Hall. The St Gabriels ... Read More...
The latest phase of Liverpool’s £40 million Wolstenholme Square transformation will “change the character of the north end of Seel Street,” according to the developer. Elliot Group director, Elliot Lawless welcomed yesterday’s (7 June) planning decision to approve a proposed £20m 116-room hotel complete with rooftop pool and spa for the ... Read More...