Liverpool city centre has retained its status as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Plans to transform the city’s waterfront as part of a £5 billion redevelopment project were feared to put its prestigious title in jeopardy after 14 years.
UNESCO had placed Liverpool on their ‘danger list’ amid concerns that Peel’s Liverpool Waters would infringe on their World Heritage guidelines.
Council bosses proposed a series of changes to the 30-year project, which is set to incorporate Everton FC’s new stadium, to preserve the heritage status.
At a meeting in Bahrain, UNESCO announced that it would not withdraw Liverpool’s place but will continue to keep the city on their danger list.
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, who set up an independent Task Force last year to tackle the threat, welcomed Wednesday’s positive news.
He said: “Today’s decision that Liverpool will retain its World Heritage status is very welcome news, and a testament to the hard work that has been going on to explain the city’s vision to UNESCO and bring them to the city to see our unique position.
“Liverpool’s maritime heritage is a fundamental part of our city, our history, and our culture offering to attract visitors. We are, rightly, very proud of our heritage and its contribution to our tourism economy.
“The DSOCR report shows in great detail the lengths Liverpool has already gone and will continue to go, to balance the needs of a growing city whilst protecting our World Heritage Status.
“This is a delicate task and involves all the major city stakeholders working together to understand very specific planning issues and creating solutions that works for the city and UNESCO.”