Business · 28 November 2025
From Rice Lane pub to childcare success, a journey of growth for a Walton business
Thanks to Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service, Bonnie Bear got the boost it needed to grow at a crucial time
Business
Film and TV · 21 November 2025
Liverpool Locations: connecting people, places and productions
Liverpool is now the UK’s most-filmed city outside London – and at the heart of its thriving screen industry are two sisters helping to make the magic happen. Faye and Claire Newton, long-established location managers with credits on Peaky Blinders, Bridgerton, The Ipcress File and Amazon’s Heads of State, founded Liverpool Locations to connect productions
A strong and fair economy for all · 5 November 2025
New opportunities for St John’s Market as prime city-centre site becomes available
The size and flexibility of the property means it can be repurposed for a range of businesses, subject to planning.
A strong and fair economy for all · 9 October 2025
Land sale set to advance King Edward Triangle regeneration plans
This decision reinforces the Council’s commitment to building a strong, fair, and sustainable city for all
A strong and fair economy for all · 12 September 2025
Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service to host drop-in session at Sips & Stories
Attendees can discover a range of free services designed to help start up and grow businesses
A strong and fair economy for all · 21 July 2025
Key landmark demolished as innovation scheme enters new phase
Paddington South masterplan will be to super charge the city’s research, development and innovation sector.
Business · 5 June 2025
Hospitality and café culture boosted thanks to new outdoor seating policy
The new policy introduces clear and flexible guidelines for obtaining a pavement licence, in line with road safety, public access, and the requirements of the Business and Planning Act 2020.
A strong and fair economy for all · 3 June 2025
Council and BID company respond to legal challenge to accommodation bid visitor levy
On 24 April 2025, Liverpool city centre’s hotels approved an alteration of the Accommodation Business Improvement District to implement a £2 a night Visitor Levy on larger hotels and serviced accommodation blocks. This replaces the current arrangements which fund the BID through a top-up on business rates. It will deliver £9.2 million of investment over
A strong and fair economy for all · 28 May 2025
Liverpool City Council launches free summer workshops to help start-ups thrive
Initiative promises expert advice in key areas such as legal compliance, financial planning, marketing, and business strategy
A strong and fair economy for all · 19 May 2025
“Imagine Liverpool” – New regeneration board established
A new team of experts tasked with supercharging a multi-billion pound regeneration drive in Liverpool, has been announced.
A strong and fair economy for all · 25 April 2025
Yes vote on £2 overnight visitor charge in Liverpool
Hoteliers in Liverpool have voted in favour to introduce a tourism-based room charge.
A strong and fair economy for all · 13 March 2025
Businesses to be balloted on tourism levy
A vote is to be held asking hospitality businesses in Liverpool city centre if they wish to adopt a new tourism-based levy.
Business · 10 March 2025
Breakfast business networking to boost Walton community
Networking breakfasts are a great way to have a relaxed chat, learn about the support available, and build relationships within the community.
Uncategorized · 31 January 2025
Vision to supercharge city’s knowledge sector announced
A new ‘Blueprint for Growth’ to supercharge Liverpool's knowledge sector over the next 15 years is set to create more than a million sq ft of new laboratory and workspace in the city.
A well-run council · 30 January 2025
Communities Together Grant – APPLY NOW!
Liverpool City Council is creating a new plan to bring communities together and prevent future unrest following the widespread disorder last summer. We want local voluntary, community, and faith groups to join us in shaping this strategy. As we prepare to develop this strategy, we have received £57,000 from HM Government to support local projects.
A strong and fair economy for all · 20 December 2024
Council staff seize fake goods from St Johns
High-end clothing deals have turned out to be too good to be true at St John’s Precinct, as bags of counterfeit products are seized by Liverpool City Council. The Council’s Trading Standards team, working in partnership with Merseyside Police, has removed hundreds of fake goods after receiving a report from a member of the public.
High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 13 November 2024
Liverpool takes centre stage at gaming industry summit
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 · 22 August 2024
Entrepreneurial residents encouraged to tap into free business start-up support
Liverpool City Council is reaching out to residents with entrepreneurial ambitions, offering a comprehensive and fully funded Business Support Service to help turn their business ideas into reality. This start-up support initiative is part of the Council’s Business Support Service, which has received £1.59m from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with
A strong and fair economy for all · 24 July 2024
City launches new campaign to promote free business support service
Liverpool City Council is excited to announce the launch of a new, city-wide, outdoor marketing campaign to promote its comprehensive Business Support Service.
A strong and fair economy for all · 6 June 2024
City scoops tourism Oscar for Eurovision
Liverpool has won a unique "tourism Oscar" for its spectacular hosting of last year's Eurovision.
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