Climate Change · 29 November 2024
Liverpool has made climate change history today, with the City officially being given UN ‘Accelerator City’ status. The UN has honoured the City for its pioneering work in tackling climate change through its events and culture programme. The title comes in recognition of Liverpool’s commitment to rapidly decarbonise the live music and TV/Film production
A strong and fair economy for all · 27 November 2024
The Liverpool City Region has been announced as a national "Creative Cluster" for the UK's music sector.
A strong and fair economy for all · 15 November 2024
Liverpool City Council’s Leader, Councillor Liam Robinson, has joined the world’s most important meeting on climate change, to talk about Liverpool’s plans to drive down net zero emissions from culture and events. Cllr Robinson addressed COP29 in Baku via an online link from his Liverpool office, he was the only non-government politician to address the
High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 13 November 2024
Liverpool is gearing up to be at the heart of the UK games industry tomorrow (November 14) as it proudly hosts Develop:North 2024.
News · 15 October 2024
Liverpool has been a home to numerous markets since the Middle Ages and 2024 has shown us they are more popular than ever. Here Michael Bracken, Liverpool City Council’s Head of Markets, reflects on why markets are special places for scousers… In Liverpool, markets are more than just places to shop. They have always been
A well-run council · 9 October 2024
Liverpool City Council's Cabinet meeting took place last night, with a raft of key decisions on some major projects and events were taken.
A strong and fair economy for all · 1 October 2024
Plans by Capital&Centric to transform the iconic former Littlewoods building in Liverpool into a new, world-class film and TV campus have been approved by Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 1 October 2024
A £5 million scheme to revamp a key part of the Anfield community, creating a greener and safer experience for residents and visitors, is to be discussed next week.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 1 October 2024
Liverpool City Council is looking to create a ‘Football Match Parking Zone’ around Everton Football Club’s new stadium, at Bramley-Moore Dock.
News · 26 September 2024
Around 70 of the best independent traders will be heading to St George’s Hall next month to showcase a vast array of stunning and unique products. The artisan market, which has FREE entry, returns on Sunday 6 October, after the huge success of the inaugural event back in June. Running from 10am to 4.30pm expect
A strong and fair economy for all · 24 September 2024
Liverpool has become the world’s first ‘Accelerator City’ for climate action, under UN Climate Change’s Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme.
A strong and fair economy for all · 22 September 2024
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced radical plans to “remix the music sector” by embracing AI and VR to future-proof music tourism, recording and education.
A strong and fair economy for all · 21 September 2024
An open letter from Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, to Labour Party conference delegates coming to the city….
News · 19 September 2024
Merseyside Police is making final preparations for a comprehensive policing operation around the upcoming Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
A strong and fair economy for all · 17 September 2024
Liverpool has been selected as the host city for the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 for Elite men and women.
A strong and fair economy for all · 17 September 2024
Concerts held at Anfield over the past five years – including Taylor Swift and The Rolling Stones - have helped boost the local economy by over £31m and provided thousands of jobs for local people.
A strong and fair economy for all · 17 September 2024
Liverpool City Council has begun work on Paddington South, the next phase in the city’s flagship, mixed-use £1bn Knowledge Quarter Liverpool development, in collaboration with the University of Liverpool.
A strong and fair economy for all · 12 September 2024
Liverpool City Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that the city is to receive a share of funding from a newly established Community Recovery Fund following the recent riots.
A strong and fair economy for all · 11 September 2024
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has launched a ground-breaking initiative aimed at transforming the housing sector through innovative, zero-energy-bill homes.
News · 5 September 2024
Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service is hosting four webinars over the coming weeks for the construction industry’s supply chain on upskilling. The webinars are supporting a commitment to social value and industry experts from Robertson, Seddon, LRTG and CITB will be sharing their expertise on the following areas: Construction Supply Chain: Health & Safety
