Update on Campaign to Save the Glegg Arms Facade

​BBC Interview with Steve Anderson 10th March 2025
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Letter to Whitbread
​Petition to Save Facade
Letter of Objection Sent to Council

Application to demolish Glegg Arms Withdrawn

We have heard from  Councillor Andrew Hodson that the applicant (Premier Inn) has withdrawn their application to demolish the Glegg Arms and replace with another bedroom block. 
We hope that when any new plan is forthcoming the façade of the building will be retained. This is by no means guaranteed so the Heswall Society will be keeping on top of this. 

Application to Demolish Glegg Arms Refused by WBC

We were delighted to hear from local Councillor Andrew Hodson on 22nd January that WBC has refused permission to demolish this historic building positioned at the gateway to Heswall.

Roger Lane Planning Officer for the Heswall Society welcomed the news but cautioned that the battle may not be over yet as Whitbread may well appeal.

We will therefore continue to collect signatures on our petition to ensure we are in the strongest position to respond if they do so.
 
The Society had been busy working to protect the Glegg Arms Façade from demolition and have taken a number of actions on behalf of our members and the community reflecting the numerous concerns raised. Actions taken to date are:
  1. We have alerted the Heritage Officer via local councillor and confirmed immediate demolition is not possible
  2. We have applied for local listing of the Glegg Arms
  3. We have contacted  Whitbread to propose retention of façade. We are awaiting their comments
  4. We have contacted the case officer for updates and will continue to chase
  5. Organised a petition
  6. Submitted a strong objection to the council
  7. We are compiling the History of Glegg Arms for publication and to support our objection to demolition and proposal to retain the facade
  8. We will be applying  for national listing of the Glegg Arms
  9. We have  asked for our councilor to get the application out of delegation should the case officer be minded to agree to it.
  10. We have  been in touch with local history experts to get as much background historical information on the building as possible.
  11. We have  alerted members to the threat and will be  keeping members up to date with progress.
  12. We are in contact with a reporter from the Globe/Echo and will be keeping him up to date with developments.

OVER 1800 people have signed the petition so far.