Wirral councillor calls for abandoned Birkenhead hotel demolition

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 13 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

A Wirral councillor has called for the derelict Central Hotel in Birkenhead to be demolished, describing it as an 'eyesore that drags the area down'. The abandoned hotel on Clifton Crescent has stood vacant for over a decade and is one of the first landmarks visible when people emerge from the Queensway Tunnel or arrive at Birkenhead Central station.

The hotel is described as 'an issue of mounting concern' due to persistent anti-social behaviour. It is associated with sustained anti-social behaviour which causes distress and poses a risk, particularly to staff and visitors to St. Werburgh's Church. People visiting the St. Werburgh's area for leisure, shopping or religious services have been intimidated and physically threatened, according to those calling for action.

At a full Wirral Council meeting held on 12 October, Cllr Pat Cleary, a Green Party councillor for Birkenhead and Tranmere, presented a petition demanding the council takes action on the building. The petition was signed by 426 residents on paper and a further 661 online, totalling 1,087 signatures. The petition calls for Wirral Council to take control and demolish the building to address the anti-social behaviour concerns.

How it is being reported

• Birkenhead's Central Hotel 'an eyesore' that should be torn down says councillorAN abandoned Birkenhead hotel which “drags the area down” must be demolished, a Wirral councillor has argued. The “eyesore” Central Hotel is “an issue of mounting concern” due to persistent anti-social behaviour, the councillor said.Wirral Globe · 13 Oct, 12:22
• Calls for 'eyesore' Birkenhead hotel that 'drags area down' to be demolished'The time has come' for action on the site, the councillor claimsLiverpool Echo · 13 Oct, 10:55

In this story: Central Hotel · Birkenhead · Pat Cleary · Wirral Council · St. Werburgh's Church · Wirral

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