News · 4 October 2021
Liverpool appoints new legal chief
Liverpool City Council is set to welcome a new City Solicitor.
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News · 1 October 2021
Scousers in Hollywood: Movie composer John Murphy
He may not be a household name but local lad John Murphy is a major player in the Hollywood film world. After beginning his career playing guitar in local bands John moved into making music for film and is now amongst the most respected film composers in the world. In this fascinating podcast Kevin McManus (Culture Liverpool) and Olly Cooke (Liverpool
News · 1 October 2021
Council worker chosen to pick Tree-mendous gift for city
A council worker whose last pre-Covid Christmas was shattered by the tragic death of her husband – has been given some festive cheer.
News · 1 October 2021
Liverpool marks Black History Month 2021
ARTS and community organisations across Liverpool will be coming together throughout October to mark this year’s Black History Month. Driven by the Creative Organisations of Liverpool (COoL) and supported by Culture Liverpool, the annual programme of events is a whole-city approach to creatively examining the role of black people in the city and beyond. Workshops,
News · 1 October 2021
Stage set for opening of new film studios
Liverpool’s status as the “Hollywood of the North” has taken a step closer as its new film & high-end TV drama studios open for business on Monday (4 October).
News · 30 September 2021
“We will never underestimate the word European” Mayor to address culture forum
MAYOR of Liverpool Joanne Anderson will tomorrow (Friday 1 October) address the Eurocities culture forum on culture and recovery. The culture and creative economy across Europe lost about 31 per cent of its turnover in 2020, making it one of the hardest hit sectors. Mayor Joanne will be sharing Liverpool’s experience and approach to culture
Civic · 29 September 2021
Bishop Tom Williams to receive Freedom of Liverpool
The Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool is to receive the city’s highest civic honour at a special ceremony on Thursday 30 September 2021.
Environment · 28 September 2021
Recycling centres switch to shorter winter hours
Merseyside’s Recycling Centres are set to switch to their shorter winter opening hours.
News · 28 September 2021
Tickets available for immersive attraction at St George’s Hall
Tickets are now available for a brand-new immersive visitor experience at St George’s Hall in Liverpool, which opens its doors next month.
News · 27 September 2021
Statement on the future of Lifestyles Millennium
Liverpool City Council has taken the decision not to re-open its Lifestyles Millennium gym following a post-lockdown review of the service. The city centre gym, which is based in Millennium House, on Victoria Street, now faces a number of challenges, many beyond the council’s control which means that it is no longer financially viable. Factors
News · 27 September 2021
Independent experts appointed to Audit Committee
Liverpool City Council has appointed two independent advisers to strengthen the scrutiny of its auditing and governance procedures.
Liverpool · 23 September 2021
Royal honour for Liverpool library manager
A Liverpool library manager who has transformed the image of the service through organising gigs, events and festivals has been presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her work.
News · 22 September 2021
Pringles tubes can now be recycled
Pringles tubes and other paper containers with metal ends now accepted at recycling centres in Liverpool and Merseyside.
Community Safety · 21 September 2021
Venues sought to create safe spaces across the city
Merseyside Police Commissioner, Emily Spurrell, is working partners to create ‘safe spaces’ across the city, by supporting venues and training their staff.
News · 21 September 2021
“What other profession would be expected to deliver despite the dramatic changes that schools have been through?”
Cabinet member for Education, Employment and Skills Cllr Tomas Logan has this week written to all staff in Liverpool’s schools, welcoming them back to the classroom and thanking them for their extraordinary efforts over the last 18 months. To all teachers and school staff, With the new term now well under way, I thought it
News · 20 September 2021
Search for Mayoral Performance Committee Chair
Liverpool City Council is looking for an independent Chair for its newly formed Mayoral Performance Select Committee.
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
News · 16 September 2021
New app offers advice on what parents can do to help their baby develop
A brand new app has launched, giving tips and advice to parents about how to make the most of their child’s early years. Developed by Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, 24 Magic Months offers support with the first two years of a child’s life – a crucial time for growing, learning and development.
News · 16 September 2021
Youth violence vigil to take place in Liverpool
A special event will take place in Liverpool this month to remember those youngsters who have lost their lives through violence. Liverpool Cathedral will host the vigil on Saturday 25 September, with the aim to bring together the family and friends of those who have been killed as a result of violent crimes such as
News · 15 September 2021
£50k pledged for crowdfunding projects
A mental health and wellbeing programme, a sensory room for children and young people and making touch tennis inclusive and accessible to all are among nine projects supported by the Mayor of Liverpool.
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