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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Ten years of transforming Liverpool: Developer celebrates a decade of regeneration projects across city skyline
A leading developer is celebrating a decade of growth and a significant contribution to the regeneration of Liverpool. Legacie, founded by John Morley in 2015, has delivered landmark projects that have revitalised underdeveloped areas, breathed new life into local communities, and contributed to the city's ever-growing skyline. Since its inception, the company has developed 3,000 units across 20 buildings, with even more projects on the horizon. One of Legacie's most prominent developments is the iconic Parliament Square, a 500-unit residential complex located on the edge of Liverpool's Baltic Triangle. Once an industrial wasteland, the area is now home to vibrant, modern homes that have attracted young professionals and families alike. The development has become a symbol of the area's regeneration, with sleek architecture and contemporary design. 'Parliament Square is one of our proudest achievements. What was once a forgotten part of the city is now an exciting place to live and work,' said John Morley, Founder and CEO of Legacie. 'It's projects like these that demonstrate our commitment to not just building, but shaping the future of Liverpool.' Other standout projects include Ropemaker Place, a cutting-edge residential development that blends modern living with sustainability. The project, featuring 250 high-end apartments just minutes from the city's commercial hub, provides a prime example of the company's dedication to quality and innovation. Legacie has also earned praise for taking on stalled schemes and bringing them back to life. Notably, Element The Quarter, a striking £80 million mixed-use development, has redefined Liverpool's business district. The project consists of state-of-the-art office spaces, luxury apartments, and vibrant retail outlets, creating a dynamic community in a once-neglected part of the city. The scheme was developed in partnership with Nexus Residential. Legacie has become synonymous with the Build to Rent (BTR) market in Liverpool and the wider North West. Unlike traditional developers, the company controls every stage of the process - from acquisition and design to construction, letting, property management, and ongoing asset care. Projects such as One Baltic Square, One Park Lane, and the forthcoming Heaps Mill are prime examples of this approach. Heaps Mill promises to be another game-changer. Situated on the historic site of Heaps Mill, this new project will transform the area into a modern residential complex, with a focus on heritage and design excellence. The development will feature an impressive spa, swimming pool, and other leisure facilities, all while celebrating the city's maritime heritage and preserving many of the structure's original Victorian features. 'These projects represent our long-term vision for Liverpool,' Morley explains. 'We are incredibly proud of the impact we've had on the city's skyline and economy. What sets us apart is that we manage every aspect of the Build to Rent process, and we're excited about what the future holds. Our goal is to continue shaping this great city for generations to come.' Legacie's growth over the past decade, in partnership with investment sales agent RWInvest, has been remarkable. The developer is now poised to become one of the largest and most influential property developers in the UK. As the company enters its next phase, it shows no signs of slowing down, with several more projects in the pipeline, including developments in Manchester, Luton, and other major UK cities.
Telegraph
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Telegraph
Protesters who climb Churchill statue to be threatened with jail
Protesters who climb on Winston Churchill's statue in London could face up to three months in jail. Under new laws, desecrating the bronze sculpture of Britain's wartime leader could also land offenders with a fine of up to £1,000. Despite not being classified as one of the UK's war memorials, new plans will see the 12ft figure protected by the Crime and Policing Bill. Sir Keir Starmer said: 'Sir Winston Churchill stands at the summit of our country's greatest heroes, and has been an inspiration to every prime minister that has followed him. 'The justifiable fury that is provoked when people use his statue as a platform for their protests speaks to the deep and enduring love that all decent British people have for Sir Winston. 'It is the least we owe him, and the rest of the greatest generation, to make those acts criminal.' Standing in Parliament Square at the location he supposedly picked, the statue was unveiled by Clementine, his widow, at a ceremony in 1973. It will now join the Cenotaph in Whitehall, the Royal Artillery Memorial in Hyde Park and many other famous structures across Britain, in having protected status in a move made to commemorate the Armed Forces in the First and Second World Wars. Yvette Cooper, the Home Secretary, said of the decision: 'As the country comes together to celebrate VE Day, it is only right that we ensure Winston Churchill's statue is treated with the respect and reverence it deserves, along with the other sacred war memorials around our country.' Churchill's statue has been a regular target for demonstrators in recent years. During Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, protestors sprayed the statue with graffiti, crossing out his name and writing 'was a racist' on the plinth. In October last year, his statue was protected by a ring of steel barriers as far-Right demonstrators clashed with an anti-fascist counter-protest. Trans rights activists climbed on it last month while waving placards and flags from its plinth in protest against the Supreme Court's ruling on the legal definition of a woman. Churchill's legacy has been revised in recent years, with some academics and activists arguing that he was a racist imperialist who was responsible for the Bengal famine. It was reported drawings, prints and photographs of the Second World War leader had been removed from Parliament in February, following the arrival of new MPs in Westminster.
The Independent
07-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Climbing on Winston Churchill statue to become a crime
It will be a crime to climb on Winston Churchill 's statue in Parliament Square, the government is set to announce on Wednesday. Offenders could face up to three months in prison and fined £1,000 for desecrating the monument to the former prime minister. This is a part of a movement to make it a criminal offence to climb certain UK war memorials. While the statue is not classified as one of the UK's war memorials, home secretary Yvette Cooper plans to add it to the list of statues and monuments it'll become illegal to scale. The new law, contained in the flagship Crime and Policing Bill, is currently progressing through Parliament. Other monuments will include the Cenotaph in Whitehall, the Royal Artillery Memorial in Hyde Park, and other tributes to the armed forces across the country. Ms Cooper told The Sun: 'As the country comes together to celebrate VE Day, it is only right that we ensure Winston Churchill's statue is treated with the respect it deserves, along with the other sacred war memorials around our country.' Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has given his backing to the new policy. He told the newspaper: 'Sir Winston Churchill stands at the summit of our country's greatest heroes, and has been an inspiration to every prime minister that has followed him. 'The justifiable fury that is provoked when people use his statue as a platform for their protests speaks to the deep and enduring love that all decent British people have for Sir Winston. 'It is the least we owe him, and the rest of the greatest generation, to make those acts criminal.' The 12-foot statue of the World War II leader was unveiled in Westminster Square in 1973 by his widow, Clementine, eight years after her husband had died. Both Queen Elizabeth II and the Queen Mother attended the ceremony. It's understood that Churchill personally chose the spot where he wanted the statue when the redevelopment for Parliament Square was being approved in the 1950s. The statue has been targeted by demonstrators over the years. During the Black Lives Matter protests in 2020, the statue was daubed with graffiti.
