Scrap Liverpool’s World Heritage status, says Unesco

By Tom Lowe2021-06-23T05:00:00

Source: Sabena Jane Blackbird / Alamy Stock Photo

Report warns of ‘irreversible’ damage’ to historic sites ahead of crunch meeting next month

Liverpool’s World Heritage status could be scrapped as soon as next month after a Unesco committee said that too many modern developments had been built in the city’s historic waterfront.

A new report by the World Heritage Committee has recommended the city lose its World Heritage status ahead of a meeting in July when a final decision will be made.

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