News · 2 August 2019
A blockbuster filming complex set to transform the historic Littlewoods Building, creating nearly 4,000 new jobs, is to open in 2021. The former home to Littlewoods pools had been derelict for years until it was purchased by the City Council and subsequently sold to Capital and Centric property developers in 2017. A September 2018 fire threatened
News · 1 August 2019
A total of nine projects which will improve green and open spaces across Liverpool are set to receive cash from planning agreements made with developers.
News · 1 August 2019
ming has commenced in the city of Liverpool this week on the third and final chapter of Sky original epic thriller, Tin Star.
News · 30 July 2019
Taking alcohol into hospitals could be dangerous and is placing an unnecessary burden on already hard-pressed NHS staff.
News · 30 July 2019
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool has today (July 30) stepped down from his ceremonial role with immediate effect. Councillor Peter Brennan, a ward member for Old Swan, tendered his resignation to Liverpool City Council following several complaints relating to a video containing offensive material that was sent to a WhatsApp group last night. The nature
News · 30 July 2019
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has submitted a bid to new Prime Minister Boris Johnson for a £230 million ‘Green City Deal’ to tackle climate change and boost the economy post-Brexit.
News · 29 July 2019
One of Britain’s most beautiful hidden gems is set to go on public display in Liverpool in August. St George’s Hall’s exquisite Minton floor will be uncovered for one month in the Grade I listed venue – considered one of Europe’s greatest neo-classical buildings. Opening to the public from Thursday 1 until Monday 26 August,
News · 25 July 2019
A new director has been appointed at the organisation charged with helping people across Merseyside get active.
News · 24 July 2019
Everyone’s talking about Liverpool City Centre’s latest iconic piece of public art – the eye-catching Pride flag-inspired rainbow coloured steps at Clayton Square. Liverpool City Council has brought colour to the steps to show its support for this weekend’s Pride march through the city centre. Images of the steps have already been viewed more than
News · 23 July 2019
Children across Liverpool will enjoy a summer packed with fun thanks to a partnership between Liverpool City Council and voluntary groups and organisations throughout the city.
News · 22 July 2019
Teachers, pupils and parents at a Walton school are celebrating this week after being rated top of the class by Ofsted. Florence Melly Community Primary School, on Bushey Road, has been rated “outstanding” in overall effectiveness in its new Ofsted report. The school was previously rated as “requires improvement” in 2018 and it has now
News · 18 July 2019
Liverpool has declared that the planet earth is facing a Climate Change Emergency.
News · 18 July 2019
A Liverpool City Council team is causing a real buzz on the green scene after swapping its diesel-driven fleet of vans for cleaner electric vehicles.
News · 17 July 2019
The Mayor of Liverpool is to appoint the city’s first Climate Change champion to the city council’s cabinet.
News · 17 July 2019
Liverpool’s library service is setting young people across the city a summer reading challenge that is out of this world.
News · 12 July 2019
Liverpool International Music Festival with Liverpool Gin (LIMF) 2019 is just over a week away, but some city venues will start the party a week early as part of the official LIMF Fringe. The Fringe kicks off tonight (Friday) and will see a number of pubs and clubs programme live music, with a focus on
News · 4 July 2019
With just days to go until the whistle blows to start the Vitality Netball World Cup, plans have been unveiled for an official fan zone at Chavasse Park, Liverpool ONE. The green space will be the home of the Fan Park, and throughout the competition (12-21 July), it will be a hive of activity and a
News · 3 July 2019
A new exhibition celebrating the life and impact of one of the world’s transgender pioneers opens to the public in Liverpool this week. As part of the city’s RISE programme which celebrates extraordinary women, Uncovering April Ashley’s Archive and Exploring Liverpool’s Trans Lives will launch at Liverpool’s Central Library on Thursday 4 July. It focuses
News · 3 April 2019
Mayor Anderson responds to the Hillsborough trial outcome.
News · 28 January 2019
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson is calling on the Government to urgently review its funding formula for local authorities – in the wake of a new independent report which has found the city has been hardest hit per head by austerity.
