Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King is inviting parishioners, local residents and members of the wider community to have their say on plans for a new welcome centre at two public consultation events.
The events will take place in the Cathedral’s Gibberd Room on Wednesday 2 December, 4pm to 7pm and Sunday 6 December, 12pm to 3pm.
Visitors will have the opportunity to view and comment on proposals for a new welcome centre, which would include a café, retail space, conference facilities and other amenities. The development aims to enhance the experience of the thousands of people who visit the cathedral each year.
Attendees will be able to speak directly with designers from architect Buttress and the project team from Hive Projects, ask questions about the proposals and provide feedback before plans are finalised.
Monsignor Tony O’Brien, dean of the cathedral, said: “This is an incredibly exciting moment for the cathedral, the archdiocese as a whole and the city of Liverpool.
“As the mother church of the archdiocese, the cathedral welcomes thousands of visitors each year, and we are keen to hear the views of as many parishioners, residents and visitors as possible.
“These consultation events represent the first step in what promises to be a significant and transformative project for the cathedral, helping us to create a welcoming, engaging and functional space for future generations.”
No registration is required and members of the public are free to attend at any time during the consultation sessions.
Following the consultation, the development plans will go through planning applications in 2027, with construction expected to start in summer 2027.