News · 9 November 2021
The pandemic has proved to be a challenging time for us all, but a whole host or award nominations are testament to how Liverpool Film Office adapted to ensure the film and TV sector could continue to thrive in the city. As a result of implementing Covid-safe practices which enabled productions to continue to work
News · 8 November 2021
Were you one of the thousands of people who visited River of Light? Post-event figures show around a whopping 150,000 people enjoyed the free, outdoor trail over 17 nights which boosted the local economy. City centre restaurants and shops saw an increase in demand with Liverpool BID Company recorded their highest footfall rates since the
News · 8 November 2021
ORGANISATIONS and charities wishing to promote their causes by lighting up or flying flags from Liverpool’s civic buildings are now able to use a more transparent process. Liverpool Town Hall, St George’s Hall and the Cunard Building can be illuminated in a host of colours to mark special occasions, anniversaries and highlight causes. However, increased
News · 6 November 2021
Liverpool City Council has started a consultation on its budget for 2022/23 as it seeks to bridge a £34 million gap next year. The council’s budget is £465 million a year less than it was in 2010. Council Tax only raises 40 per cent of the total needed, with the remainder coming from government grants
News · 5 November 2021
The tournament which set the US Open Champion on her winning path will take place in Liverpool once again this weekend. The ITF Under-18 event is taking place at Liverpool Tennis Centre this weekend and is the same competition which saw Emma Raducanu become the youngest-ever winner of back in 2015 – aged just 13.
News · 5 November 2021
Jonathan Jones has been appointed to the newly created role of Director of Education and Skills, as part of the changes to strengthen our senior leadership team… Previously, Jonathan worked in a combined role of Chief Education Officer and Director of School Improvement Liverpool (SIL). As well as being responsible for the statutory duties around
News · 4 November 2021
Contact Centre staff take to social media to answer customer questions, following feedback on phone waiting times. Whilst it has been great to see the opening up of our services and life return back to some sort of normality, with it comes a steep increase in demand for some council services, in particular in our
News · 4 November 2021
Liverpool City Council has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer to support its ongoing improvement. Jacqui McKinlay will take up the newly created position – a key role in our senior team – in January 2022. She is joining LCC from the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny (CfGS) – a national charity based in London,
Blog · 3 November 2021
With the launch of Liverpool’s brand new sexual and reproductive health service, Advanced Public Health Practitioner, James Woolgar tells us what this means for the city and his hopes for the future. “Sexual and reproductive health is such an important part of our everyday lives, but in the past, services haven’t always been what we
News · 2 November 2021
Liverpool is taking a starring role in Doctor Who: Flux which arrived on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at the weekend, and was watched by an audience of 4.43 million. Scouser John Bishop has joined the cast as the Time Lord’s companion, and Liverpool itself was showcased on the small screen as a key location
News · 2 November 2021
“LIVERPOOL is a city where people always have something to say – but sometimes the council hasn’t always been as good at listening as it should have been. That is now changing – and one of the most important chances to make your voice heard will be the referendum on the mayoral model,” says Mayor
News · 1 November 2021
We want everyone to be safe in our city. The recent reports about young people being ‘spiked’ on a night out are unthinkable – people, quite rightly, should expect to be safe and protected, and as a council we have teamed up with partners across Liverpool to achieve just that. There have been a
News · 29 October 2021
The latest Very Public Art installation is bringing post-pandemic hope to Liverpool. Called From Now On the artwork consists of donated items which people associate with the Covid-19 pandemic – ranging from pieces which represent popular lockdown activities such as baking, knitting and exercising as well as poignant tributes to loved ones who lost their
News · 29 October 2021
The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) is celebrating one year to go until the city hosts one of the largest international sporting events in its history. The championships will see over 500 of the world’s greatest gymnasts descend upon the city of Liverpool going head-to-head over nine action-packed days. Liverpool, a city renowned for
News · 29 October 2021
Five months into her role as Liverpool City Council’s Interim Chief Highways Officer, Karen Agbabiaka talks about the changes she’s making and the road ahead for Liverpool… Karen has been tasked with overhauling the city’s approach to highways, in the wake of the Best Value report. With three decades of experience under her belt, she’s
News · 28 October 2021
Liverpool City Council is to begin a consultation next month on its budget for 2022/23 - but is warning residents there will be ‘no easy decisions’ as it seeks to save £34 million next year.
News · 28 October 2021
As Black History Month draws to a close, Liverpool City Council’s Equality and Cohesion Officer, Eve-Marie Evans reflects on its importance… Allocating October to recognise the contributions and achievements of black people is important. It provides a platform to showcase overlooked historical contributors and educates the whole community that Black and British history are interlinked.
News · 28 October 2021
There have been pressures on the city centre since lockdown restrictions were lifted. Here, cabinet member for Neighbourhoods Cllr Abdul Qadir reflects on what the council and its partners are doing to make sure it remains a place that everyone can enjoy. One of the most heart-warming experiences after the Covid lockdowns ended, was the
News · 28 October 2021
Liverpool City Council’s culture and development leads have welcomed the first significant, direct DCMS capital investment in Liverpool for ten years. Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, Councillor Harry Doyle, and Cabinet Member for Strategic Developments and Housing, Councillor Sarah Doyle, have issued a joint statement following the announcement that the Government is to
News · 28 October 2021
Residents in Liverpool will be able to access a new integrated sexual and reproductive health service from Monday (1 November) which has been developed following a consultation with residents. Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) has been awarded a contract by Liverpool City Council to deliver the inclusive service, that covers all aspects of
