Mark Baker
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Feb 20
Converting 41 Hamilton Square to 5 flats
[image of property] In general, the Friends of Hamilton Square support the conversion of an office to residential self-contained flats, but the designs must be practical, preserve our important Georgian Heritage, and not lead to future problems. Unfortunately, we found the submitted proposals could compromise the structural integrity of this Listed building; lead to domestic …
Feb 19
FestiVol – Celebrating Volunteers: Sat 28 Feb 09:30 – 16:30
FestiVol is Wirral’s volunteer celebration festival, offering free activities, food and entertainment across three themed sessions for Wirral volunteers and their families. The day is split into three themed sessions so attendees can choose the experience that best suits them. Cost: Free for all volunteers and their families Date: Sat 28 Feb 09:30 – 16:30 …
Nov 11
Lest we forget…
Members of the Friends of Hamilton Square, serving and retired members of our Armed Forces, local residents , and civic leaders gathered to remember the sacrifices so many have made for our future peace. We all met at The Cenotaph, in Hamilton Square, on Remembrance Sunday, while a lone Scottish Piper played a lament for …
Oct 27
Success! Birkenhead Market `not moving to Argos building’
Although Birkenhead Market is outside Hamilton Square, Mark Skillicorn, Chair of Wirral’s Economy, Regeneration and Housing (ERH) Committee, said: “The market has always been a fundamental part of the fabric of Birkenhead, and it’s vitally important that we are making the right decision about its future for the town, the traders and our residents.” The Friends …
Oct 27
Renovation Works on 63 Hamilton Square have started?
The whole of frontage of 63 Hamilton Square has been recently covered by scaffolding, in order to undertake renovation works to this Grade 1 Listed Georgian building. It undertake such work requires Listed Building Consent to be granted by Wirral Council. The Council’s Planners recognise that the Friends of Hamilton Square Conservation Area should …
Oct 27
Latest Scheme for the Woodside Ferry Area
Wirral Council have announced a new regeneration project for Woodside area, with a budget of nearly £10 million. The latest scheme shows the reintroduction of heritage trams and a bus terminus linking to the famous Mersey Ferry and it’s listed Ferry building, plus the ‘U-Boat’ Experience, together with a lot of green landscaping and limited …
Oct 27
Remembering a great Birkenhead actress
The Friends of Hamilton Square Conservation Area, were deeply saddened by the announcement of the death of Dame Patricia Routledge, famous around the World in her role as Mrs Hyacinth Bucket (Bouquet). (see IMDB) The Friends Secretary, Margaret Henderson, spoke for all the Friends when she said “We acknowledge Patricia as an ambassador of Birkenhead. …
Oct 26
Update on Birkenhead’s waterfront £22m plans, with views over Liverpool.
Wirral Council have outlined a regeneration project of £3m for Hamilton Square. Improvements will include a new public space, cycle lanes, better pedestrian access, and other upgrades. The plans have gone out for public consultation multiple times and were unanimously given the final sign-off from councillors earlier this year. To avoid problems faced by a …
Dec 20
Education about Towards Net Zero 2025
In addition to the Hamilton Square Net Zero Project, the University of Liverpool, in partnership with Wirral Council, plan events with local schools, such as talks and games focusing on the climate change crisis. Agustina Solassi, Principal Heritage Officer at Wirral Council said, “If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to send …
Dec 15
Hamilton Square Towards Net Zero – Accredited conservation architect sought.
Wirral Council, in partnership Historic England, are starting the first phase of the Towards Net Zero project to find the best way of reducing energy use in Listed Buildings. Properties in Hamilton Square have been chosen for this pilot project. The Council is about to enter the competitive tender process to appoint an accredited conservation …
