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PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4 September 2026 The Eldonian Community Trust Limited welcomes the decision by Liverpool City Council to refuse planning permission for the proposed 290-apartment development on the former Our Lady of Reconciliation Primary School. For the Trust, this decision represents an important moment for the Vauxhall community and follows months of work by the Charity to ensure that the concerns of local residents were properly heard. On 16 April 2

Some of the Charity's Trustees with Kim Johnson MP and Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region. The Eldonian Community Trust was pleased to meet with Kim Johnson MP, Member of Parliament for the Eldonian Villages, and Steve Rotheram, Metro Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, to discuss the future of our community and the issues that matter most to local residents. The meeting provided a valuable opportunity for the Trust to outline its ongoing work across the

The Trust announces the election of Maureen Price as Chair following the Board's meeting on 5 August 2026. The Board of Trustees of Eldonian Community Trust is delighted to announce the election of local resident Maureen Price as the Charity's new Chair. Maureen has served as the Trust's Vice Chair over the past year and has been a dedicated champion of the Eldonian community for many years. Her election marks an important milestone as leadership of the Trust returns to a lon

A positive outcome for Eldonian Community Trust as the Court dismisses in full an application by Shaun Smith Enterprises Limited to reinstate their £25,500 claim. This brings the matter to a close and allows the charity to move forward with confidence. Trustees thank Daniel Crowley and Paul Curry for their support and look ahead with renewed optimism.

Photo: Kris D’Août The Eldonian Community Trust Limited wishes to address recent coverage by the Liverpool Echo concerning the former Trinity Primary School site at Eldon Place. We are grateful to the Liverpool Echo for reporting on this important matter. Issues relating to the use and disposal of community assets are of significant public interest, particularly where they concern land originally intended to benefit local residents. Responsible reporting plays an important ro

Rhys Jones in today's Liv Post Article Today, The Post published a feature exploring the history of the Eldonian Village and the events of recent years. The story highlights the strength and determination shown by members of the local community, including our secretary and trainee priest, Rhys Jones, who became involved after supporting residents who wished to better understand governance matters affecting the village. What has emerged over time is a powerful example of commu

Sunday 2nd November 2025 This is an important update on the Winding-Up Petition brought against the Charity by Mr Anthony Edward McGann. The Trustees are pleased to report that on Friday (31 October 2025), the petition to wind up the charity was dismissed by His Honour Judge Halliwell. The judgement was delivered in open court. It follows the hearing held in the High Court of Justice (Manchester Business and Property Court) last month on 14th October. The petition has no

The Board of Trustees would like to extend its sincere thanks to all members of the Charity who attended our 2026 Annual General Meeting. Your continued support, engagement and commitment play an important role in the life and future of our organisation. In accordance with our Articles of Association, trustees Maureen Price, Kevin Gibbons and Brian Jones stood down from office at the meeting. Maureen Price and Brian Jones both offered themselves for re-election, and we are de

The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that the Charity’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) will take place on Thursday 11 June 2026 at 7:00pm at Our Lady of Reconciliation de la Salette Church, Eldon Street, Liverpool, L3 6BR. The Annual General Meeting forms an important part of the Charity’s governance and democratic process, providing members with the opportunity to receive reports on the work and progress of the Trust, consider the Charity’s financial position fo

Fr Peter Sibert Today, on the twenty-first anniversary of his death, please remember in your prayers Fr Peter Sibert. Parish Priest of Our Lady of Reconciliation, Eldon Street between 1996 and 2005. Peter Sibert was born in Roby on 13th November 1938. He trained at Upholland, being Ordained 12 June 1965. Father Sibert served first as Curate at St Michael’s, Ditton, then from 1972 at Ss Peter & Paul’s, Crosby. From 1983 to 1986, he was part of the Skelmersdale Team Ministry be

Dear Reader, Following our residents meeting held on 16 April 2026, the Board of Trustees have formally logged our objection to the above planning application which refers to the site of the former Our Lady of Reconciliation Primary School. For the purpose of transparency, the Board of Trustees wish to make public our letter of objection from our Secretary on behalf of the Eldonian Community Trust. We will continue to represent the voice of our community for the interest of o

A fantastic week of football, partnership and community pride. Photo: Kris D’Août This half term, the Eldonian Community Trust was proud to host a vibrant and energetic football tournament that brought young people together from across the estate. The pitches were alive with excitement from the very first game, with players showing determination, skill and a genuine love for the sport. The tournament was professionally facilitated by Forward Thinking Coaching, whose coaches d

Photo: Christopher Thomond (the Guardian) The Board of Trustees today announces that His Honour Judge Mark Halliwell has issued a judgment in response to Anthony McGann’s application for permission to appeal an earlier decision of the High Court, in which the winding-up petition he presented against the Charity was dismissed. Judge Halliwell ruled: “Permission to appeal is refused on the basis that an appeal would have no real prospect of success and there is no other reason,

Photo: Christopher Thomond (the Guardian) The Eldonian Community Trust acknowledges the recent announcement by the Regulator of Social Housing (RSH) that it has closed its Regulatory Compliance case into the Eldonian Community Based Housing Association (ECBHA). While we respect the Regulator’s role, the Charity does not support the decision to close the case at this time. For several years, residents of Eldonian Village have raised serious concerns about governance, accountab

This month marked an important milestone for our community. The Guardian has today published a feature exploring the story of how the Eldonian Community Trust emerged from a difficult period and secured its future. The piece follows the journey from uncertainty to renewed purpose, and highlights the people who helped guide the charity through a critical moment. Trustees Maureen Price, Brian Jones and William Little being photographed in Eldonian Village as part of The Guardia

Trustees: Brian Jones, Maureen Price and Susan Peters pictured in an Article by The Post. Photo: Kris D’Août The Eldonian Community Trust notes today’s article published by The Liverpool Post regarding recent developments within the Charity and the wider Eldonian community. We appreciate the public interest in understanding the progress made since the appointment of a wholly new Board of Trustees earlier this year. Our Chair, Lord Chris Rennard, has issued the foll

Wednesday, 12 November 2025 Dear Residents, We are aware that the Eldonian Community Based Housing Association (ECBHA) has stated its intention to obtain vacant possession of the Eldonian Village Hall on 15 November 2025 from Eldonian Leisure Ltd, which was formerly a wholly owned subsidiary of the Charity. The Eldonian Community Trust is in active communication with the Regulator of Social Housing, the Charity Commission, and Liverpool City Council regarding this matter. We

Friday, 3 October 2025 Eldonian Community Trust Limited (the “Charity”) is presently the subject of winding-up proceedings in the High Court of Justice, Manchester Business and Property Court. The matter has been listed for hearing on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, at 10:00 a.m. At that hearing, the Charity will be represented in person by Mr Daniel Crowley of 2 Temple Gardens, London. For the avoidance of doubt, no determination has yet been made by the Court. The Trustees will c

Wednesday, 10 September 2025 Dear Residents, We are aware of recent correspondence circulated by Councillor(s) Lisa Gaughn and Assan Christov concerning the former Trinity Primary School site. This information is new to us, and we are taking steps to understand the position fully. As part of this, we are notifying the relevant statutory authorities, including Liverpool City Council and the Charity Commission, about reports of a potential sale. We want to reassure you that the

On Saturday 17 May 2025, something meaningful took place at Our Lady of Reconciliation Church in the heart of our community. It wasn’t a...