Merseyside Civic Society (1) – the amenity and civic society for Merseyside – and one of 19 civic societies in Merseyside is today, (July 1st) launching the Merseyside Civic Society Awards to recognise and reward buildings and environmental projects that make a noteworthy contribution Merseyside.

Paula Ridley, Vice-President of Merseyside Civic Society, said: "The whole idea of these Civic Society awards is, to celebrate buildings and projects that are a credit to Merseyside. We want to stimulate interest among the people of Merseyside in the places and spaces around them”

Read the full press release here