BOOT ESTATE IN NORRIS GREEN GET SHOWN NICE HOUSES BUT ARE STILL WAITING FOR ONES TO BE BUILT THAT THEY CAN ACTUALLY LIVE IN

Norris Green gives old image the boot

Sep 13 2006

By NICK COLIGAN, Liverpool Echo


The notorious Boot estate used to be just a series of derelict boarded up houses but these new homes show what the future holds for the estate

BURNT out houses and derelict streets are being exchanged for trendy kitchens and lounges.

The new look - and new name - for Liverpool's notorious Boot estate is finally being unveiled.

A developer will officially launch three showhomes on the fringes of the near-derelict Norris Green neighbourhood, months after building work started.

And it hopes to shake off the Boot's reputation for decay and deprivation by christening the new estate "Ellergreen", the same as a nearby community centre.

Long-suffering residents have already had a sneak preview of two showhomes, which were finished some time ago.

But the third - a three-bedroom detached house - will be the most common design on the new estate's first phase.

Builders have now begun constructing 104 properties for sale, starting at £110,000, and 90 rented Cobalt housing properties. The first few should be ready by Christmas.

Later phases of the 640-home development will then begin.

Steve Barber, from developer New City Vision, said: "It is well-documented that the project has taken years to get over a set of obstacles.

"But now we have started full construction works, it is moving at a fast pace.

"The homes for rent have been prioritised for people who used to live in the immediate area previously. The homes for sale are aimed at a wide range of people, including first-time buyers.

"The first houses are now appearing and roofs will be going on shortly. They will be completed before Christmas, but final moving-in dates depend on access and utility issues.

"We decided to give residents the final choice on the new name, and we think people liked Ellergreen because it already has a local identity and signifies a new start."

Boot residents, who are surrounded by burnt-out, boarded-up houses, today praised the new designs, but demanded to know when properties would be ready.

Jane Canning, of Glassenby Crescent, said: "They are nice designs, but where are the houses? I am not bothered about looking at them yet.

"So many people have waited so long for a new home and I am watching them pass away one by one.

"I like the new name, but I would have called it 'Never Never Land'."

The last plan to rebuild the Boot estate collapsed four years ago, leaving hundreds of families in horrendous living conditions.

Cllr Marilyn Fielding, executive member for housing, said: "I am delighted that residents are finally able to get a glimpse of these high-quality homes.

"But we are aware that people have been waiting for several years and aim to make sure the properties are completed as quickly as possible."

LETS HOPE THE LIBERAL DEMOCRAT COUNCILLOR MARILYN FIELDING KEEPS HER WORD AS HER COLLEGUES HAVE CONTINUED TO LIE AND BLAME OTHERS IN THIS FIASCO.

Another Company Making Money out of Liverpool

Ever since Liverpool City gained the covetted title of Capital of Culture, we have seen companies falling over themselves in the scramble to get a piece of the pie'

When we needed these people in the aftermath of the 80's, when Liverpool was crying out for investment and employment, where were the big companies then?

Will they still be here when the money dries up??


This article from Daily Post gives details of a "public relations" company who admit when Liverpool started on the up so to speak, they suddenly want to be here!
What the hell is "public relations" anyway?

Launch for latest public relations firm to open in Liverpool

Sep 4 2006

Daily Post


THE chairman of public relations firm Bell Pottinger, Kevin Murray, came to Merseyside to officially launch the organisation's new Liverpool office.

More than 60 guests were entertained by a string quartet from the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra at the city's newest boutique hotel, 62 Castle Street.

Mr Murray told guests from the city's business community, media organisations and local government that Bell Pottinger has had its eye on Liverpool for some time but wanted to get the right team.

"We've known for some time that Liverpool is on the up and have wanted a presence in the city. Richard Clein, who is heading up the office, is very well connected and gives us local expertise.

"But he is also able to draw upon a national and, where necessary, an international resource which can only be good news for businesses and other organisations on Merseyside."

IS THE LIVERPOOL PIMPERNAL BACK?

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THE NEW LIVERPOOL TIMES IS ONLINE NOW.

If you enjoy scandal and exposure of people in high places, check out this site.

It has links to our old favourite "The Kirkby Times".

I wonder if theLiverpool City Council Library will let me have a look?

Mentions of our own modern day Spartacus, if you read between the lines.

Has this anything to do with you Mr Parish????


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CROCODILE HUNTER DIES

I was shocked to hear of the death of Steve Irwin today.

Steve, known around the world as the "Crocodile Hunter" was killed by a stingray which pierced him in the heart.

Steve brought a new and often dangerous approach to how we see animals and has given so much to the conservation of animals across the world.

He is well known for his contravertial attitudes and recently was critisised for having his new born baby in his arms, whilst winding up a crocodile.

He will leave behind him a huge legacy.

My thoughts go out to his wife and 2 children.

Steve will be missed around the world.

BURN JUDAS BURN

I love this story.

Apparently some of us Scousers would run along the streets on a Good Friday, with an effigy of Judas, which they would then burn against a wall!

I can imagine some of the faces that would be pasted onto such an effigy, if still practiced today.

Who would you like to see ceremoniously burned as a Judas???

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