Lawrence Kenwright - Owner of the Shankley Hotel EXPOSES Liverpool Council Corruption & More

Lawrence Kenwright Owner of The Shankley Hotel & Entrepreneur.
The below is taken from Lawrencekenwright.co.uk
Signature Living
The creation of my first hotel, Signature Living, came from two weekends I was forced to endure many years ago.
The first weekend, I stayed in a hotel in Newcastle that was far away from the city centre, whilst spending a night out queuing in the cold, only to head back to the hotel before midnight. The next weekend my wife, Katie, organised a birthday trip away in a hotel. I was, however, disappointed when I was handed the €85 euro bill for 5 fims, WiFi, a bar of chocolate and a bottle of water. I decided the hotel industry needed a change, and so my passion for creating a luxurious aparthotel in Liverpool took over. My goal was to provide unrivalled accommodation, fantastic service and no hidden extras.
I was so passionate about the project, I sold my retail business and bought the Victoria Street building, which is now known as Signature Living, in 2004. After 4 and a half years of planning and designing, and thanks to the love and support of my wife and family, we opened the doors to our first clients on 14th August, 2008. This was the beginning of the rest of our lives.
Now, I’m not saying opening a hotel is ever easy, it never is, and many guest’s walked through our doors within the first few months, but it was a huge struggle. Thankfully our passion and hard work, resulted in our occupancy level hitting in excess of 80% within our first year, which is a huge feat as we had no knowledge of the Hotel industry before our baptism of fire.
Thankfully as we opened more and more apartment blocks and hotels the skills that we had hastily acquired along the way helped us to create a new style of attaining our own enquiries, which has helped with how we have defined our companies DNA that now runs right through our company.
30 James Street
In 2013, following the successful of Signature Living, myself and Katie acquired Albion House, a Grade II* Listed building that was formerly the White Star Line’s headquarters, and was designed by Richard Norman Shaw and J. Francis Doyle in 1896. The building was the HQ for the shipping company that produced some of the biggest and best ships in the world at the time of their launch, and so it was also RMS Titanic’s port of registry.
We both fell in love with the history and architecture of the building, and wanted to create a hotel that commemorated not just the White Star Line and RMS Titanic, but celebrated the city of Liverpool’s extensive maritime history.
This was no easy task, not only did we have to try and convince many individual investors to trust in our newly formed company, but we also had to contend with a very structured planning policy due to its National heritage status of Grade 2 star, you then have to contend with Conservation and the Victorian Society, if you have ever heard of the terminology of spinning plates, then this was like spinning tables.
I can see why developers do not wish to step into this cauldron and then as if it can’t get any worse you have to shoe horn a modern hotel into a listed building and bring the project in on time and on budget and then pull out your last bit of energy and try and fill the hotel, because if you do not, you could lose it all.
Quite daunting wouldn’t you say.
In April 2014, we successfully launched 30 James Street - Home of the Titanic, a Titanic-themed hotel in Liverpool. Each room commemorates a passenger or crew member aboard the famous ship, or celebrates a connection to the White Star Line company. We also launched Liverpool’s first rooftop bar, the Carpathia Champagne Bar and Restaurant, as well as the amazing Morgan’s Vault and Spa, offering a variety of relaxing spa treatments and packages.
The Shankly Hotel
The Shankly Hotel We could not be more excited for its opening. Liverpool is such an amazing city with so much history to be proud of, and my goal is to ensure our heritage is never forgotten. Bill Shankly means a great deal not just to football fans, but to the city of Liverpool, and the legacy he left behind lives on. Please browse the website for the latest news on this amazing project.
I’m very proud of my achievements over the years, and the path here has most definitely been exciting and rewarding; it is certainly a path I hope to stay on for many years to come.

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[@billsamuls7620]

SOME COUNCIL BOSSES GET BACK HANDERS FROM FIRMS WHO GIVE INFLATED PRICES

[@johnbell1859]

Great interview, Lawrence is one of the good guys that has rubbed up the local establishment, they can give it out but don’t like what they think is a threat to their very cushy positions. The council needs a very good deep clean out . 🇬🇧

[@mlancaster-smith3642]

Lawrence speaks so much sense, just wish we had more like him. Perhaps he should have a word with our PM.

[@j0hn23liverpool]

Another great pod lads nice one. I remember a few years ago the echo hardly mention Liam Smith the boxer when he became world champion but when he was involved in a fight in a chip shop it was headline news. They love stories that shine a bad light on this city.

[@robanderson1155]

May be a reason he wasnt mentioned .K1GAFK

[@jmc6729]

Great podcast, very well said, corruption been rife in the city for years.. echo needs legging!

[@Scousedave2005]

Well it is run by labour council

[@KyleSLFC]

The Echo is a rag glad someone has called it out! He’s a sound fella Laurence

[@samrobertstravel]

@Jed Eye If anything, the Echo is a socialist rag.

[@Magicalfluidprocess]

No significant news outlet has the aim of educating the people, its primary motivation is to keep them in a state of fear

[@rickyswain2186]

the work of freemasons so David icke says

[@martindonaton3603]

The echo is one horrible horrible scummy paper

[@scorchedearth899]

Absolutely. Can't wait till it goes bust.

[@louisewhiteside8679]

No

[@zakwhelan9083]

Interesting points you make on the new mayor and her capabilities. Liverpool as a tourist city is not robust enough to weather all storms and needs to diversify. We are a popular brand as a city but we don't have the capabilities to encourage growth. Tourism isn't dead but it's on the ropes and what else do we have.

[@xScousePhilx]

Brilliant chat this. Great to listen to Lawrence and good to see he’s not what that rag makes him out to be. Very clever guy and good to see that he gives back and isn’t greedy. Really enjoyed it.

[@samwindsor7905]

Class interview. For someone who has moved to this city, NOT A SCOUSER!...Lawrence. Amazing to her his and your view on the city landscape. Will definitely be subscribing and watching far more.

[@jimmycarpking1774]

Another great podcast lads well in 👍🏻👍🏻 ( would be interested in seeing Lawrence & joe on same podcast could get a bit heated ) great work Andy & Tom 👍🏻👍🏻

[@lawrencekenwright.]

When I state on this podcast that the politicians have followed process when assets have been either gifted or sold for less than true value, I believe that to be a fact. That doesn't mean to say that various people will not gain a sentence due to their allegiances to Liverpool's underworld, which sadly have been embedded within the corridors of power within the Cunard. The Police will make their position public by the end of this year. The outcome will be shocking to us all.

[@alanbennett5686]

Does that effect of section 106 obligations not cover what might be seen as a bigger benefit to the city that the upfront fee???

[@TommyBahama84]

Lawrence, what exactly is an “entrepreneurial socialist?”

[@lawrencekenwright.]

@@TommyBahama84 I believe in being entrepreneurial, by using my sharpened skillset, which is a skillset that career politicians who ultimately make the decisions, just do not possess. to make a pound stretch further and help our most vulnerable. If you look at what we created as a business, a group of entrepreneurial Hotels that seamlessly gave back to a group of our most vulnerable people, via two homeless shelters, by sharing the combined profits with human beings who have fallen through the cracks of our society

[@roseyedwards3140]

@@alanbennett5686 errm NO! If you truly understand s106 regs. you can see how regulations' and regulatory processes can be utilized corruptly to benefit the few and not the many! Joe Anderson deserves to go to prison in my opinion as he may have been 'seen to have followed the regulatory processes' but his immoral underlying intentions FACILITATED the immoral and criminal behaviors of otjers!

[@phoenixmagick181]

brilliant interview he was spot on with everything. would love him to be mayor

[@roseyedwards3140]

Hell no, he's got too much integrity and principles!

[@jackdelaney9500]

Terry leahy mentioned there..fella from a prefab house in Belle vale has done fuckall for our city. Tom Morris owner of Home Bargains is worth billions....90% of his workforce are eastern European working for Proman an agency. I got given a contract and lasted 2 weeks...utter shite

[@iantaylor3816]

What a person Lawrence is. Inspirational and honestly has glass ceiling put up in front of him by corrupt or badly managed council staff. How many more in the country are in a similar situation, to him. The powers to be now need to start investigating and start from fresh and have people like Lawrence and many others who are a breath of fresh air and want the good for our communities.

[@c4m774]

He’s spot on regarding that rag and it’s output! Great podcast boys

[@geoffhughes2804]

Never heard of this guy before but he has just made more sense of how the mayor works and how powerful get this man back on with the mayor before he goes to prison not what a brilliant debate brilliant interview boys

[@InsideLiverpool]

“Cherry picked out of our assets and gifted it away for friendships” LK - could agree more!

[@pauloferrara5893]

Wheres the deposits you took off people Lawrence, you are in no position to throw stones

[@littlebrayutd]

He's not in the click anymore, And kicking off bout it, He made a ton of money, He's one of them corrupt snakes

[@danieldouglas4673]

Exactly 💯

[@pb3690]

Great podcast Lawrence, about time somebody spoke about the corruption in this city! Big Lol for Mayor, clean the city up.

[@scorchedearth899]

Met this lad in metro bar Victoria Street back in around 2005. He cane across as a decent lad, down to earth.

[@lawrencekenwright.]

Hey I m only 55 😆

[@ste2442]

@@lawrencekenwright. thought you spoke boss there mate , well done and good luck for the future .

[@lawrencekenwright.]

@@Theoriginalbigbrillo not that it makes any difference anymore when you’re 50 odd I was born in Nov 65 so almost 56

[@lawrencekenwright.]

@@Theoriginalbigbrillo no I’ll buy you and your brother one, take care mate

[@analiensaturn]

He is a credit to his kids and a true scouser. He fought and lost but he fought.

[@roseyedwards3140]

He hasn't lost, he got knocked down but got up again! He is my favourite 'Scouser' in the public eye since I moved to 'Scouseland ' a couple of years ago. For me, Liverpool's best quality has to be the people. But also one of the worst qualities is also the people, particularly the corrupt ones. London is a kindergarten in comparison to Liverpool's corruption amongst the 'so called elite'.!!

[@feathermen1138]

Amazing podcast.....you have to get Lawrence & Joe on together....Lawrence big respect to you...no one can hold you down...pivot, adapt...onwards.. Guys come what may you have to have Lawrence on again lets leave the "whats currently happening" and talk about the socialist entrepreneur, building a brand via social media...where does the future lay.

[@pmacca4830]

Good pod this lads respect...When Andy told that story about asking that rag for help...Surprised the headline wasn't....Local soldier injured at war met a drug lords bodyguard in local hotel...

[@janinewilliams7558]

Such an interesting podcast ,Best one you have done. So much respect for Lk What dosent kill you makes you stronger keep going , creating jobs and making the city proud 🙌

[@lawrencekenwright.]

With 17000 deaths in the UK who have died from just Covid, with an average age of 82 which is 1.5 years higher than the average age of deaths in the UK, which is a stark difference to what we were lead to believe. There will be 50,000 additional deaths with undiagnosed cancer with the lack of hospital appointments due to Covid with an average age in the mid thirties, when you align the average age of a COVID death of 82. It makes you realise just how misinformed we have been. The question here is why

[@The_baron_of_frankby]

This is what every business owner / developer suffers from in Liverpool, the system is strong against independent wealth for some reason, I cannot fathom out the reason why Liverpool Council has it in for him, laurence is amazing for the city and so are other wealth makers all of whom can tell stories like this.

[@rickyswain2186]

David icke will explain whats going on

[@KFUURE]

Class pod cast royal, I'll have mooch through the rest while studying. all the best✊

[@Mello-bw7tx]

Its a shame Lawrence didn't name one of the councillors who's all over the Max Caller report, cough cough Barry Kushner. Sorry did that just slip out 🤭 so why did his wife resign a few days before Big Max Caller come walking into Liverpool. Can't wait for 2023 when there are only 30 councillors 👌

[@toomuchsauce1664]

"Never argue with a man who buys ink by the barrel"- Mark Twain

[@pleasantville4529]

Pen and sword? Pen every time!

[@andysharples1351]

Absolutely brilliant yet again we’ll done lads 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@nicolasfrischmann7961]

Why didn't they ask Lawrence Kenwright about his failed Signature Works Ltd adventure and the Bling Bling building . Under this failed adventure Kenwright sold Lease Options With Full Title Guarantee on the Bling Building , which didn't belong to him and which he didn't have any right to sell . A good number of "suckers" ( including me ) fall in this tramp and at more than 20,000 GBP per unit , lost MILLIONS of Pounds . The Agreements signed by Kenwright included a Put Option to be exercised at any time and to be paid by Signature Works within 90 days . Kenwright hasn't paid one single Pound to anyone and the millions he collected have disappeared , so have Signature Works Ltd . A lot was published about it and I wonder whether the interviewers in this program didn't know about it or just preferred not to touch the subject.

[@kulnagra1]

Another brilliant podcast Well done guys 👌

[@littlebrayutd]

All landlords and hotels beefing with counsil over Homeless cash,,, One hotel made 7 million off counsil, This is big money, lot of shady people after getting involved, THEY ALL CARE BOUT HOMELESS, ITS NOT ABOUT THE MONEY AT ALL 🤐🤐💥😂😂

[@coldcupofsick]

Boss episode 👍

[@ianclarke3627]

Good show guys , I admit I've never heard of Lawrence before because I haven't bought the echo for over 25 years . Seems a nice fella and knows what's what .good luck .

[@davidworthington490]

Anne obyrne. Another corrupt official

[@nc1436]

Brilliant podcast 👏🏻 nice to see Lawrence give his side after all the negativity from the echo over the last couple of years

[@patbyrne5162]

The echo seems to be anti liverpool these days why would anyone buy it ?

[@sharondowell8287]

Scouse rag

[@strumbolli]

Brilliant. A walk in someone else's shoes.

[@thescallytrader]

We need a new newspaper in Liverpool one that benefits the City and its people. The Echo should be closed down.

[@TommyBahama84]

Bring back the Liverpool Daily Post

[@16Bailey]

Pocketed plenty of people’s money over lockdown, including mine. Management of his hotel don’t even negotiate something fair, instead just ignore you and bank that you won’t spend out on court fees. Proper thieves

[@aasmith6517]

leave bad reviews on his hotel tripadvisor and other reviews sites.

[@lawrencekenwright.]

Hi Sean, if your issue hasty been dealt with email me direct and I will ensure it is dealt with

[@TheHandsomeman]

What's the process got to do with it? The point is, were does the money end up?

[@feathermen1138]

Everyone knows the council and joe are shady as anything......lets get behind Lawrence and take the city back....

[@peterainsworth8026]

You joking? He can't even finish that ugly shack he threw up on top of the Shankly.

[@leemartin3439]

What a humble guy. I hope he does become Mayor.

[@henchman9482]

Giza a job lawrence lad from dave the rave in scouseland

[@dixiedean609]

Great interview,the echo is awful,has been for a long time

[@garyyouds7767]

Let's grow together partnering with nature putting the High back on the High Street check out chillinroom liverpool Shaping New Agenda The seeds of change are germinated

[@paulos1878]

Gary we have met before through mutual friends that play music. Love your entrepreneurial work.

[@Johnconno]

Did you think that through all by yourself? Are you often very, very stoned?

[@justinereynolds7139]

Don’t understand why anyone reads the echo nowadays!

[@marypoppins8083]

Throw my hat off to Lawrence he has done a lot for this city only for him that white star building would of still been sat there decaying, never say never Lawrence one day Karma may go your way, and you may get it back one day, has for the Echo I don't know anyone who buys it, good luck for the future if anyone can you can best wishes

[@heswalldee2130]

I think there should be a free Wirral party because Liverpool and Merseyside is dysfunctional.

[@laurasheldon4515]

You got my vote Lawrence.. Liverpool. ❤️🌹💐🇬🇧

[@andrewbankier2624]

Another cracking show,

[@jeffreymonks8507]

The Liverpool echo is a local rag masquerading, and thinking it's a tadloid. One word I didn't hear on this interview was( MILITANT!) I wonder why?

[@TommyBahama84]

He was probably part of it. And just like Hatton, turned from working socialist to millionaire capitalist

[@sophiedodd5140]

🤣🤣 the fucking cheek of him la... he’s down the rabbit hole with the rest of the crowd mate Fucking jog on

[@paulmccarthy6971]

Abolish the echo

[@strezzycapone1508]

Laurence as bad as the rest of them.

[@BG-hv2xl]

Lost me at subsidise of Scotland! Where do you think oil revenues are contributing too!

[@thescallytrader]

The Northern suburbs are rotting to the core, structurally and socially. They need massive investment and new employment opportunities.

[@TommyBahama84]

Apparently Labour were going to do something about that 25 years ago.

[@davidhughes7251]

Corruption in Liverpool?! Well I never….

[@simonkendrick12]

Top pod lads, Lawrence needs to be respected by more of his own in my opinion.

[@aasmith6517]

are you taking the piss? do you now how many people he has ripped off?

[@marksimoms107]

@@aasmith6517 and his unadulterated civic vandalism!cowboys putting unfinished sheds on buildings for stag parties classy eh! disgraceful!

[@stevendouglas3860]

No one will be jailed . Anderson . Those "developers ".. None.

[@scrapdog12]

Liverpool is not a business, it does not need to run by a business person. Politics and business are close friends but they are not the same. The aims of business is profit. The aim of (local) government is to look after it citizens. Cant believe that needs to be explained 🤦‍♂️

[@gardenguru461]

The local government needs money to look after its citizens. To get money it needs to create jobs who pay tax. Something a politician has no idea how to create an environment for.

[@holymagnetp3656]

The Echo is as bad as the sun

[@sharondowell8287]

It Is the scouse sun

[@jeffkopite]

Did you hide his halo and wings on purpose??

[@mrorangecookie1430]

He speaks the truth 100%...feel bad for the fella just trying to make an honest living. Ive stayed at the party pad signature living sweet and it was absolutely unreal we had such an amazing time. I would highly recommend. And as for the echo every scouser knows they are a fucking joke.

[@Evertoncasual11]

He’s leveraged up to his eyeballs, that’s his problem. Tried to be bigger than he is.

[@Ciro_Savastano]

What does he say after 46.45 ? Surely can’t be that

[@briancorrigan8765]

Joe Anderson podcast was excellent but just a couple of things bothered me (1) surely with Joe's employment history and high salaries, he must have saved enough so his wife did not have to take a cleaner's job ? doesn't make sense. (2) Also couldn't Joe's lad, who we all know has a few bob, have helped so his mother did not have to spend her remains years mopping floors ?, I know most sons would have. Joe and Lawrence together won't happen as it will prove one is telling porkies. "Joe offered me a £100 million and I said no" REALLY ???

[@paulholman8594]

Lots of questions to be asked from all sides in my opinion .. it’s a dog eat dog world in business .. councils want it all and so do business people they are all guilty of greed .. I get Lawrence has got up and done something for himself but their is an awful lot of questions to be asked about his dealings aswell as the councillors of Liverpool.. it’s a vipers nest .. Nobody looks after your money better than yourself .. investing lumps on money into these groups your asking for losses and problems .. go invest in your own property control your own money .. same old stories .. invest lumps and company’s go bust and your money has gone

[@peterbradley1771]

Funny how hes gone bankrupt hes speaking out the worst run company i ever worked for

[@thescallytrader]

First time watching "TheLegitPodcast" - good to listen to Kenright but the other two clowns arnt really good enough to get the best information about what has gone on. Seems they are pretty much clueless and they let Lawrence go through this unchallenged really. They seem out of their depth at this level.

[@c4m774]

😅😅the pablo story sums them up! Lads trying too promote positivity Aswell lol

[@orfordwolf5409]

Any investor with an ounce of sense wouldnt touch Liverpool with a bargepole.

[@orfordwolf5409]

@@Theoriginalbigbrillo Liverpool will always be seen as a lost cause. Dodgy mayors, dodgy property developers and stalled building projects. That is why no one will touch you.

[@paulholman8594]

Orford Wolf Warrington your obviously blind lol ?? Every town and city has its shady characters and shady property developers.. most of these so called straight developers are forever taking dodgy money to keep their businesses afloat .. behind most developments is a tonne of drug money washed by nice front men

[@TommyBahama84]

But they have, haven’t they…

[@bobholness203]

Shankly is rife for clients getting there under age hobbies. 🤬

[@sharondowell8287]

Every signature hotelis designed like a padded cell..

[@jaymurphy3877]

Small point but Liverpool is absolutely full of Arab students Tom! Go down to Mann island any evening and see them all

[@brianclare3147]

what about creepys joes conection with phedophiles ?

[@thenorg9264]

You get some proper top notch guests and proper enjoying watching them and I’m sure in the future you will have Donald trump sitting in there

[@manufacturingdissent666]

A bit harsh to loose all that for 3 mice....sure hope you get retribution

[@christopherfay385]

This lawerence guy is an aspiration. Keep at it big man

[@sharondowell8287]

We're you.not mates with Joe Anderson tho

[@ashleyowens8839]

Lawrence should be mayor

[@canto1214]

Looks like someone's covering their own back.

[@Michael-qv3hp]

The non Scouse lad has got nothing about him, seems like a nice lad but I wouldn’t have him near my podcast

[@peterainsworth8026]

Is Joe going to jail? No. Is Lawrence? No, but he probably should be.

[@patbyrne5162]

Why ?

[@peterainsworth8026]

@@patbyrne5162 Because he profited massively from disposal of council assets like Millennium House (now The Shankly) at bargain basement prices. He threw up an illegal shack like extension on top of it and started a large apartment scheme on Old Hall St both of which are still unfinished after many years. Investors in his schemes have not been given the returns he promised them now for a extended period of time, while his 30 James St operation was closed due to rat infestations in the kitchens, and the less said about his general attitude to health and safety the better, as a guest there died due to falling down an open staircase. Lastly his 'homeless' shelter was a glorified drug den done purely for the PR when the council was already opening its own such facility. The only problem Kenwright has with Anderson was the mutual back scratching stopped, otherwise he'd probably still be singing his praises even now.

[@patbyrne5162]

I'm sure if that was proved to be true hed be doing time now or paying his dues .

[@peterainsworth8026]

@@patbyrne5162 The real head workers around here always manage to come out of things smelling of roses. It's an open secret Kenwright is a bad un though.

[@tonyputer6157]

@@peterainsworth8026 well said fella ,the deal for millenium was corrupt sold for buttons by Joe to Lawrence ,they should have asked him about chris careline and the money he skimmed aswell

[@mmcc8022]

Something is (A miss somewhere ) Rotherham is honest as the day is long....

[@BelpassoOilandWineCo]

The Echo is fucking shite. That's it.

[@KFUURE]

Never heard of this guy, fist impression he's not to be trusted! Body language and mannerisms say it all! He is the type of person who would switch fire at the slightest adversity to survive and save his own skin. Commonly known as a SERPENT like most in positions of power!

[@roseyedwards3140]

You've never heard of him and yet your moniker is 'Klopdogs' which suggests you are a Scouser?! Mate I've heard of him and I'm from London you muppet! I doubt that you've actually studied non-verbal communication and signals as I have; theoretically and practically in my work with people with severe physical disabilities. Evidently like so many you consider your 'opinions' to be factual when they are merely your perspective!😄😆😄😄

[@Scouseviking1990]

Joe took £15k of my friends for a house extension

[@tomjones6106]

your kids would be proud of you Kenwright

[@aasmith6517]

for ripping people off and stealing investor money?

[@tomjones6106]

@@aasmith6517 Are you dumb? Do you really think that was his plan. You Need to sort ye head out as he has done some great things for liverpool

[@fastbill3420]

Lawrence should be Liverpool's Mayor.

[@paulos1878]

Hes no Darren Gee like 😂

[@terrymax2208]

He really needs to let go of this experience in tha hotel he's ruined!!!!! Cheap meffy Kids blowing doh for insta pic !!! Ye y changing lives lad 😏😏😏😏

[@robanderson1155]

Ha.lawrence calling out other people on being corupt🤭🤫🤔you must be messin

[@davidh2191]

The echo is a toilet of a paper , prints stories about Warrington now Aswell 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️, clever man is Lawrence

[@hannahb9061]

Wirral is same

[@paulos1878]

The most stupid thing i heard on this podcast was Trump has ruined himself. Wow, how Naive. He was president four years. 4 years not weeks. Hes bigger than hotels and golf courses now.

[@henchman9482]

The mare of scouseland has gone i am the new mayor people from dave the rave in scorching scouseland

[@henchman9482]

@@Theoriginalbigbrillo was spelling it as a joke saying a horse has more brains then joe thats why i said mare of liverpool instead of mayor lad are you a english teacher you would make a good teacher lad from dave the rave in scorching scouseland