Who initiated the Project?

• Local media pressure

• Disenchantment with the City Council’s previous track record

• 800th Anniversary of Liverpool’s founding charter of 1207

• 2008 European Capital of Culture bid (designated 2003)

• 2001 - English Heritage joint fund Buildings at Risk Officer post with the City Council

• 2002 - City Council approve £200,000 p.a. from their capital programme and secure £50,000 from English Heritage