Campaigners fear for future of historic house
CAMPAIGNERS are demanding action to save an historic house from vandals.They met council officials last night after the second arson attack on Liscard Hall, Wallasey, in a week.
The Grade-II listed building, in Wallasey Central Park, became empty two years ago, and owners Wirral council have failed to find a new tenant.
Attempts to protect the building by boarding up the windows have failed and the hall is now sometimes occupied by homeless people, and is attacked by vandals.
The two recent arson attacks have raised concerns that someone could become trapped inside and die.
Last night's meeting was organised by the Friends of Central Park, who are demanding Wirral council makes plans to secure the building's future.
Secretary, Diane Ledder, said: "All we want is for the building to have a use and for it to be made safe. Does somebody have to die before the council takes action?"
The neo-classical hall was built in 1835 by wealthy businessman and mayor of Liverpool, Sir John Tobin.
A Wirral council spokesman said yesterday: "We have taken considerable measures to secure the building."