Liverpool could be set to lose its world heritage status after a report said developments including the new Everton stadium posed a threat to its value
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The city's waterfront was named a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Education Scientific and Cultural Organisation in 2004, joining places including the Taj Mahal, Egypt's Pyramids and Canterbury Cathedral. But, a recommendation to delete the area from the list is due to be discussed at a meeting of the World Heritage Committee in late July.Waters plan, a scheme to transform the city's Northern Docklands, had resulted in"serious deterioration".
It said projects including the Bramley-Moore Dock Stadium, the new Everton ground that was approved earlier this year, added to the"ascertained threat of further deterioration and loss of the Outstanding Universal Value of the property".
A document published by Liverpool City Council said more than £700m had been invested in upgrading 119 historic assets within the six character areas of the World Heritage Site in the past few years.
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