An interactive map has been launched by a regional daily to show under-threat buildings targeted by its conservation campaign.

As reported on HTFP, the Liverpool Echo has revived its Stop The Rot campaign, which aims at saving the city’s landmark buildings from going to rack and ruin.

The Echo has identified an initial “hit list” of 25 structures with Liverpool City Council, which plans to invest more than £50m in repairs following suggestions from the newspaper’s readers.

The map on the paper’s website, pictured below, allows readers to view which buildings in their area are being targeted by the scheme.

The campaign was first run 15 years ago and received praise from Culture Secretary John Whittingdale as an example of the “campaigning zeal” of the regional press in his speech to October’s Society of Editors conference.

Its revival was announced a few days after Mr Whittingdale’s speech.

Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said: “We are fortunate to be blessed with some of the country’s finest architecture, but that brings with it significant challenges when buildings are not maintained, or become vacant.

“The Stop The Rot campaign reflects Liverpool’s pride in our city and the need to continue the huge progress that has been made in bringing much-loved buildings back into use over the last few years thanks to the city council’s work with partners such as Historic England.

“It will shine a spotlight on the issues and the valuable work being done to improve the city’s heritage infrastructure.”