A strong and fair economy for all · 15 November 2024
Liverpool City Council’s Leader, Councillor Liam Robinson, has joined the world’s most important meeting on climate change, to talk about Liverpool’s plans to drive down net zero emissions from culture and events. Cllr Robinson addressed COP29 in Baku via an online link from his Liverpool office, he was the only non-government politician to address the
News · 14 November 2024
A key appointment has been made to strengthen Liverpool City Region’s ambitions to grow its culture and visitor economy offer over the next five years. The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (CA) has reached an agreement with Liverpool City Council to share the Director of Culture role, meaning Claire McColgan CBE will now support and
Care · 13 November 2024
As World Children’s Day nears, Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, highlights how we kicked off celebrations today with Liverpool Schools’ Parliament, bringing together hundreds of young people. She also announces a Children’s ‘Takeover’ of the Council’s social media on November 20! Today, we brought together hundreds of children and young people for
High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 13 November 2024
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 · 13 November 2024
VisitLiverpool is bringing holiday magic to life this winter with the launch of the new Christmas campaign, “Let It Be Liverpool at Christmas.” A celebration of festive fun, the campaign invites residents and visitors alike to experience the joy of Liverpool’s holiday spirit, from seasonal events, to dazzling lights, and a host of unforgettable experiences.
News · 13 November 2024
A week of action targeting knife crime is under way. With the busy festive season drawing near, it focuses on knife-enabled robbery, to reduce the impact this high-harm crime has on local communities. A number of operations and initiatives, aimed at keeping the public safe from robbery and knife-related offences, will be running this week:
News · 11 November 2024
Visitors to arts and cultural organisations across Liverpool have returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to a report published by Liverpool City Council. The report revealed that during the 2023-24 financial year, the total visitors across all 27 organisations supported by the Council’s Culture and Arts Investment Programme (CAIP) were 3.4 million, up from 1.8 million
Thriving communities · 11 November 2024
Liverpool City Council has today launched a public consultation on proposals to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in the city.
Education · 11 November 2024
Liverpool’s young stars were at the heart of a special celebration as the City honoured the outstanding accomplishments of children in care and care-experienced young people. The grand celebration of achievement, held at St George’s Hall, celebrated children and young people who have made positive impact in their communities. The event was attended by 300
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 10 November 2024
As world leaders begin converging on Baku in Azerbaijan this week for the United Nations Climate Change Conference, more commonly known as COP29, Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, outlines the Council’s work to get to net zero. Put simply, net zero means cutting emissions of fossil fuels, such as gas and oil, to
News · 8 November 2024
Earlier this week, Liverpool proudly hosted Professor Sir Michael Marmot, a leading global advocate for health equity. His visit aimed to elevate the Fairer, Healthier Liverpool initiative, highlighting Liverpool’s commitment to tackling health inequalities as the city works towards achieving Marmot City status by 2025. Securing Sir Michael’s visit is a significant milestone, emphasising Liverpool’s
News · 8 November 2024
Residents in Liverpool will soon be able to access a new weight management service, developed in consultation with local residents using behavioural insights. Starting in January 2025, ICE Creates will deliver a Healthy Weight Service that offers various programmes to support families and adults in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Engagement and consultation will
News · 7 November 2024
Liverpool, a UNESCO City of Music, has long been celebrated around the globe for its indelible contributions to a wide range of musical genres. That tradition continues as world class artists are captured in unique and historic locations across the city. For further info head to www.visitliverpool.com/whats-on/music-events-in-liverpool/. Liverpool in 360 is designed to tap into
News · 6 November 2024
Live audience podcasts, curated Q&A sessions and artistic performances will spotlight Liverpool’s ambitions to become the most sustainable city for film, TV and music – on the planet! On Friday 29 and Saturday 30 November, a special two-day event, Expedition One, will take place at Exhibition Centre Liverpool which will officially launch Liverpool’s UN Accelerator
News · 5 November 2024
Public Health chiefs in Liverpool have welcomed the introduction of a new bill in Parliament which is set to ban disposable vapes and the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2009. Liverpool has an estimated 51,000 smokers, and smoking is the biggest cause of death in the city. The City recently launched a tobacco
News · 5 November 2024
Liverpool City Council’s annual Remembrance Service of will take place on Sunday, 10 November, on the plateau at St George’s Hall. Thousands are expected to gather on Lime Street to commemorate the event, themed “The 80th Anniversary of the D-Day Normandy Landings and the Battle of Arnhem.” The Band of The Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment
A well-run council · 5 November 2024
Liverpool City Council is set to take full control of essential environmental services including waste collection, street cleansing and parks maintenance.
News · 4 November 2024
Liverpool City Council is set to phase in camera enforcement at six further locations around primary schools to improve safety and boost air quality. Known as School Streets, this project involves introducing a range of measures on roads close to schools that will reduce or calm motorised traffic, aiming to not only keep children, parents
News · 30 October 2024
Shoppers will be spoilt for choice this festive season as Liverpool welcomes some brand new markets, as well as the return of some old favourites, in the run up to Christmas. Liverpool City Council’s Markets team have been busy elves working behind the scenes to schedule a brand new offer to meet the Christmas demand.
News · 29 October 2024
Following a trade and investment mission to the United States, Liverpool’s Head of UNESCO City of Music, Kevin McManus spent some time in New York looking at ways in which to boost music tourism to Liverpool. He writes about how the trip explored how more meaningful links can be developed between the two great music
