The college was named after
Charles Francis Mott who was the Director of Education of Liverpool from 1922 to 1945. It was also known as City of Liverpool College of Higher Education (COLCHE). It became an affiliate college of
Lancaster University, offering a programme of arts and science degrees which were conferred in the annual ceremony at Lancaster University. It was absorbed into
Liverpool Polytechnic by 1983. As of 2026, the original site of the college is being redeveloped as "Kings Business Park," retaining only "The Hazels," a
Grade II listed 1764 building. ==Notable Alumni==