Heritage · 10 December 2021
A global city: Liverpool’s links with G7 nations
We take a look at links between Liverpool and countries coming to the city for the G7 meeting
Heritage
Culture · 20 September 2021
Liverpool appoints new Heritage Chief
Liverpool City Council has made its first major move since the city lost its UNESCO World Heritage status. The city council has created a new role – Head of Heritage Preservation and Development – to manage, curate and promote its historic assets and to act as a champion for the city’s heritage sector. Despite the
Civic · 23 July 2021
World Heritage Site designation certificate taken down
Liverpool's World Heritage Site designation certificate has now been removed from Liverpool Town Hall, following UNESCO's decision to delete the city's status.
Blog · 21 July 2021
BLOG: ‘They have made the wrong call’ – Mayor Joanne Anderson reflects on UNESCO’s World Heritage decision
Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, responds to UNESCO's decision to remove the city from the list of World Heritage sites.
Heritage · 21 July 2021
STATEMENT: UNESCO World Heritage Site deletion
Liverpool has responded to UNESCO's decision to delete the city from the list of World Heritage Sites.
News · 23 February 2021
Council’s planning committee approve Everton’s stadium move
Everton FC's plans for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock and a community-led legacy project at Goodison Park have been unanimously approved.
News · 11 December 2020
New visitor attraction for Liverpool gem
Liverpool’s jewel in the crown, St George’s Hall, has taken a step closer to opening a brand new visitor attraction in 2021 thanks to a £250,000 boost. The funding, part of the government’s Culture Recovery Fund, will be invested in a high-tech digital visitor experience which will enable people to step back in time and
News · 26 September 2020
Discover Liverpool’s newest Art Trail
Following a stunning £4m makeover, you’re invited to take a stroll down Princes Boulevard – and discover Liverpool’s newest art trail. In the heart of Toxteth, explore the unique story of how this community was shaped and reacted to the rise and fall of the British Empire. Download the illustrated map and take an illuminating
News · 9 September 2020
Liverpool launches heritage vision to shape future of north docklands
Liverpool has launched the UK’s first heritage led development plan to help shape a multi-billion pound regeneration programme in its historic docklands.
Blog · 19 June 2020
Society is going to change, our city must lead the way, writes Mayor Joe Anderson
The death of George Floyd will be remembered for a very long time to come, as a watershed moment for how the world views issues of race and equality. It is tragic that it has taken a senseless death to force us, both here and in the US, to take a look at the way
News · 13 March 2020
Liverpool sets out plan to retain World Heritage status
Liverpool has set out a plan to retain its World Heritage status – as new figures show almost £3bn has been invested to upgrade the city’s historic site over the past decade.
Civic · 5 November 2019
Lest we forget Remembrance Sunday in Liverpool
LIVERPOOL will fall silent on Sunday 10 November when the Annual Service of Remembrance takes place at St George’s Hall.
Tourism · 18 October 2019
Consultation to begin on Mersey music masterplan
A public consultation on a masterplan aimed at transforming the epicentre of Liverpool’s musical heritage is to begin next week.
Tourism · 20 August 2019
Liverpool’s shipping history brought to life with the Docklands Trail
Liverpool’s latest tourist attraction is set to bring nearly 200 years of dockland history to life. The Docklands Trail – the first phase of which is being launched at Collingwood Dock this week – is a tour of the North Liverpool and Bootle Docks’ history, reflecting their importance to the city and region and to
Community · 26 June 2019
Celebrating Liverpool’s Windrush generation
Liverpool will premiere a major new play this week as part of a series of celebrations and reflections about the city’s Windrush Generation.
Tourism · 29 May 2019
Married on the Mintons
Dust off your morning suit and get ready to buy a fancy hat, because Liverpool St George’s Hall is about to make matrimonial history with a first-ever marriage on the iconic Minton tiled floor. The team at St George’s have thrown out an invitation to all couples planning their big day to enter a special
Heritage · 17 April 2019
Liverpool landmark celebrates St George’s
One of Liverpool’s architectural gems is marking St George’s Day (Tuesday 23 April) by opening up an off-limits area to visitors.
Heritage · 3 April 2019
Become a trustee for one of the city’s most iconic buildings
St George’s Hall Charitable Trust is on the hunt for new members to help shape the future of one of Liverpool’s most iconic buildings.
Community · 20 March 2019
New chapter for former library as multi-million makeover begins
Work is to begin on a multi-million pound transformation of a former library into a brand new community centre in Liverpool.
sport · 22 January 2019
Council batting for historic cricket club’s ambitious plan
The future of one of Liverpool’s oldest cricket clubs is set for a healthy innings as an ambitious plan to install an all-year round practice facility has taken a step closer.
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