2026 is here and I have been thinking about the changes I would love to see in Liverpool in 2025, including tackling the derelict buildings blighting our beautiful city.
Despite large sums of money being invested into the regeneration of Liverpool and the surrounding city region, many run-down buildings have been earmarked for restoration which has failed to materialise, others have seen planning applications fall through and some have even been devastated by fires.
Many important buildings - such as former churches and historic halls - have been granted Listed status, which protects them from being demolished or altered, but sadly does not ensure they are properly maintained. As a result, many have become overrun with rot and, in some cases, are in a complete state of ruin.
From abandoned pubs to once magnificent buildings, these are some of the eyesores I would love to see restored over the next 12 months. Let me know which buildings you would like to see tackled by leaving a comment below.
9. Sandfield Tower, Liverpool
This “decaying” Liverpool building was named among the top ten most endangered structures in the country in 2025. Described by The Victorian Society as “dignified but decaying”, Sandfield Tower was once a magnificent landmark but has remained vacant for four decades and succumbed to vandalism and adverse weather conditions. | Jonathon Wild http://www.sandfieldtower.co.uk/
10. Holy Trinity Church, Walton
Located on Breck Road, Holy Trinity is a landmark spire church which had roof, gutters and downpipes and high-level stonework all in a poor state of repair. The church undercroft is now extended and in use by social organisations. Repairs grant-aided by the National Lottery Heritage Fund have addressed the tower and main roofs. The Grade II listed church is described as being in a state of 'slow decay'. | Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0