A well-run council · 28 October 2024
During National Care Leavers Week (28 October – 3 November), the Council is proudly recognising the achievements of care-experienced young people with a week that promises a mix of enriching activities designed to uplift and empower care leavers. These activities include: We encourage care leavers from across the city to get involved. Find out more
News · 25 October 2024
The British Music Experience (BME), UK’s Museum of Popular Music in Liverpool is putting Ian Curtis’ Vox Phantom VI Special guitar on display to celebrate the enormous contribution of both Curtis and Joy Division to the history of British music. Bought in September of 1979 by Joy Division’s manager, Rob Gretton, this Phantom Vox was
A well-run council · 24 October 2024
With just under a week to go until the Chancellor’s first budget, Council Leader Liam Robinson, explains why Liverpool City Council continues to manage our finances in a sound and prudent way. You’d have to have been living under a rock for the last three months not to know that the mood music coming from
News · 23 October 2024
The Pandemic Institute, a world leading facility committed to helping the world prevent, prepare, and respond more effectively to pandemics, celebrates three years of vital work to keep the public safe.
News · 22 October 2024
Liverpool City Council is continuing discussions with the City of Liverpool Football Club about finding a new location to meet their aspirations of building a community stadium.
Blog · 22 October 2024
Key representatives from the Liverpool City Region are currently on a trade mission to the United States. Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, outlines why the visit is vital for the city’s future economic success... One of Liverpool’s key strengths is that, thanks to our maritime, music and sporting heritage, we are known around
News · 21 October 2024
A band new online learning hub – All Together Inspired – has been launched to support Cheshire and Merseyside’s public, private and third sectors to learn more about the social determinants of health and reduce health inequalities. The social (or wider) determinants of health refer to the social, cultural, political, economic, commercial and environmental factors
News · 21 October 2024
There’s no such thing as a ‘normal’ family, according to 66 per cent of people in North West England as National Adoption Week starts which will this year explore the adoption journey through modern families. The survey by You Can Adopt has also revealed that the vast majority of the public – 88 per cent
Thriving communities · 17 October 2024
Liverpool will host a major conference tomorrow (Friday, 18 October) that will explore the reasons that led to the riots following the fatal stabbings in Southport in August.
News · 17 October 2024
Friday 18th October marks World Menopause Awareness Day. This year, the aim is to raise awareness of Hormone Replacement therapy (HRT) and to highlight where people can go to get support and discuss options. Menopause is a natural process which is when periods stop due to lower hormone levels. The perimenopause is when there
Blog · 17 October 2024
Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team have joined forces with the arts organisation Metal to push the boundaries of mass, cultural participation events. Metal’s Director Jenny Porter tells us more. Picton Play is a programme of resident engagement that focuses on communities in Toxteth, Wavertree, the Smithdown Road area, Edge Hill and Kensington. The programme
News · 16 October 2024
Calling Liverpool’s guitarists! Can you help set a record at St George’s Hall in December? The Big Guitar-In is ready to strike a chord for the third consecutive year and organisers hope they can tempt more than 600 musicians into the Great Hall on 3 December for an extraordinary evening of music, community spirit, and
News · 15 October 2024
Liverpool has been a home to numerous markets since the Middle Ages and 2024 has shown us they are more popular than ever. Here Michael Bracken, Liverpool City Council’s Head of Markets, reflects on why markets are special places for scousers… In Liverpool, markets are more than just places to shop. They have always been
News · 15 October 2024
A six-week public engagement has been launched, giving people an opportunity to comment on the issues facing hospital gynaecology and maternity services in Liverpool. It follows the approval of a case for change document by the board of NHS Cheshire and Merseyside at a meeting on 9 October 2024. The case for change highlights that
News · 15 October 2024
With just over a week to go until River of Light returns, Liverpool City Council unveils plans to make the popular event even more accessible, inclusive and engaging. Building on the success of last year, the FREE event will once again offer Quiet Hour sessions to accommodate visitors with additional sensory needs. These special sessions
Climate Change · 15 October 2024
Liverpool has scored a unique treble at a major international climate change awards ceremony.
News · 14 October 2024
Liverpool is hosting an international conference looking at how to create healthier places for people to live.
Uncategorized · 14 October 2024
A special exhibition and premiere showcasing the inspiring pioneers of Black British ballet is coming to Liverpool. The City’s Central Library is to host the exhibition, from 31st October to 30th November, which will be one of the showpiece events of Liverpool’s Black History Month celebrations. The groundbreaking exhibition is based on the research of
News · 14 October 2024
Head of Liverpool Film Office, Lynn Saunders, reacts to the news that the UK’s indie film sector finally has something to celebrate, following the announcement of the eagerly anticipated Independent Film Tax Credit. The Independent Film Tax Credit (IFTC) has finally been confirmed by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the Culture secretary Lisa Nandy. The
Community · 11 October 2024
At Liverpool City Council, we truly value the incredible work of kinship carers and are proud of our ongoing partnership with Liverpool Kinship Carers. Based in Norris Green, this dedicated charity provides vital resources, support and advocacy for kinship families. Kinship carers are relatives or friends who step in to care for children when their
