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The Littlewoods scheme is transformational in more ways than one, writes Mark Bousfield, Director of Investment and Development at Liverpool City Council.
Development
Stage set for opening of new film studios
Liverpool’s status as the “Hollywood of the North” has taken a step closer as its new film & high-end TV drama studios open for business on Monday (4 October).
Liverpool city council appoints interim development chief
Liverpool City Council has appointed Mark Bousefield to lead on city development for the next 12 months.
New report outlines £1.5bn boost to Liverpool’s World Heritage Site
A new report has been published outlining the progress made to conserve, protect and celebrate Liverpool’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Liverpool to limit rise of “HMO” conversions
Liverpool City Council is to limit the practice of converting smaller homes into houses for multiple occupation (HMOs).
Introducing…The Depot
Liverpool’s new purpose built film and TV stages have officially been named. The new production facilities are to be called The Depot, taking inspiration from the location’s history as a former bus site for Merseyside Transport Limited. The naming coincides with the news that Morgan Sindall Construction, who are building the stages on behalf of … Read more
Landmark council housing scheme set for green light
Liverpool City Council’s first major housing scheme in more than 30 years is to set clear its final hurdle this week.
Council’s planning committee approve Everton’s stadium move
Everton FC’s plans for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock and a community-led legacy project at Goodison Park have been unanimously approved.
New era of council homes to begin
Liverpool City Council is to embark on its first major housing scheme in 30 years.
Liverpool to work with world cities on UN sustainability goals
Liverpool is to work with New York and other major cities around the world to find sustainable ways to tackle poverty and improve health, education and economic growth. The city has signed up to a Voluntary Local Review (VLR) of its action to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which aim to end deprivation … Read more
Panel sets out blueprint for a better way to build
A scrutiny panel for Liverpool City Council has outlined a national blueprint to strengthen regulations for development schemes with a bid for a good practice pilot to be launched in the city.
Liverpool pledges commitment to UN sustainability goals
Liverpool has committed to a United Nations initiative to find sustainable ways to tackle poverty and improve health, education and economic growth.
Pilot scheme to help restaurants re-imagine outdoor eating
Road closures, pop up parks, architecturally designed furniture, a business grant scheme and free trading permits are all part of a new pilot package of support for the hospitality sector in Liverpool. Part of the ongoing ‘Liverpool Without Walls’ project to re-imagine the city under social distancing, a joint project between Liverpool City Council, Liverpool … Read more
Liverpool sets out plan to retain World Heritage status
Liverpool has set out a plan to retain its World Heritage status – as new figures show almost £3bn has been invested to upgrade the city’s historic site over the past decade.
Thumbs up for Mersey Music Masterplan
A masterplan aimed at transforming the epicentre of Liverpool’s musical heritage has been approved. Liverpool City Council’s cabinet has today (Friday, 6 March) approved a Spatial Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the Cavern Quarter, including Mathew Street – home of the world-famous music venues the Cavern Club and Eric’s, and nearby Williamson Square. The SRF contains … Read more
Vision for Upper Central at heart of Liverpool’s future
Plans to upgrade the traditional heart of Liverpool city centre are set to be approved next week.
Work begins on new hotel at Paddington Village scheme
The latest landmark project at Liverpool’s £1bn Paddington Village scheme is now underway.
Heat is on for £1bn flagship life science campus
Work is to begin on installing a unique heating system to fuel what will become one of the world’s leading research hubs in life sciences and medicine.
New Kings Dock car park passes half way stage
Work on a permanent new car park at Kings Dock to replace the one destroyed in a fire on New Year’s Eve 2017, has passed the half way stage.
Liverpool to create new public realm strategy
Liverpool City Council has appointed an award-winning team of urban designers, landscape architects and planners to develop a Public Realm Strategy that will shape the look and feel of the city for the next 50 years.