High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 2 October 2024
National Museums Liverpool is a step closer to realising its ambition for the city’s waterfront, after planning permission was approved to redevelop the International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum.
A strong and fair economy for all · 1 October 2024
Plans by Capital&Centric to transform the iconic former Littlewoods building in Liverpool into a new, world-class film and TV campus have been approved by Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 1 October 2024
A £5 million scheme to revamp a key part of the Anfield community, creating a greener and safer experience for residents and visitors, is to be discussed next week.
Thriving communities · 1 October 2024
Liverpool is to celebrate Black History Month with its biggest and most vibrant lineup of artistic and community events yet!
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 1 October 2024
Liverpool City Council is looking to create a ‘Football Match Parking Zone’ around Everton Football Club’s new stadium, at Bramley-Moore Dock.
News · 30 September 2024
A book capturing the quirkiness and uniqueness of the 86 bus route from Smithdown Road to Liverpool city centre has been published. The 86 book is part of Picton Play, commissioned by Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team as part of its Creative Neighbourhoods programme and delivered by Edge Hill-based arts organisation Metal. Written by Nicki McCubbing,
News · 26 September 2024
Around 70 of the best independent traders will be heading to St George’s Hall next month to showcase a vast array of stunning and unique products. The artisan market, which has FREE entry, returns on Sunday 6 October, after the huge success of the inaugural event back in June. Running from 10am to 4.30pm expect
News · 26 September 2024
Following the announcement that Massive Attack, IDLES and Nile Rodgers are scheduled to perform a series of concerts at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena in November to honour the city’s designation as the world’s first ‘UN Accelerator City’ for climate change, Liverpool’s UNESCO City of Music Head, Kev McManus writes about why this is a milestone
News · 25 September 2024
The person tasked with positioning Liverpool as the ultimate global destination has been appointed. Natalie Wyatt has been announced as the new Managing Director of the Local Visitor Economy Partnership (LVEP). Natalie, who starts the role at the end of October, will be instrumental in the strategic development and management of LVEP, a newly
Climate Change · 24 September 2024
Liverpool is to host a landmark series of concerts in celebration of being named the world's first ‘UN Accelerator City’ for climate action.
News · 24 September 2024
This summer, St George’s Hall became the stunning backdrop for Eonarium Enlightenment, a spectacular immersive light show. Roman Beranek, Creative Director and Partner of Projektil the creative organisation behind this unique event, shares the inspiration and technical challenges of bringing this visual and auditory masterpiece to life. As Creative Director for Eonarium Enlightenment at Projektil,
A strong and fair economy for all · 24 September 2024
Liverpool has become the world’s first ‘Accelerator City’ for climate action, under UN Climate Change’s Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme.
News · 23 September 2024
Liverpool City Council is consulting on future options for its Council Tax Support Scheme affecting working age people.
A strong and fair economy for all · 22 September 2024
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced radical plans to “remix the music sector” by embracing AI and VR to future-proof music tourism, recording and education.
A strong and fair economy for all · 21 September 2024
An open letter from Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, to Labour Party conference delegates coming to the city….
News · 20 September 2024
A grandfather who suffered a heart attack at Lifestyles Ellergreen leisure centre has praised Council staff for saving his life, calling their swift response “unbelievable.” On Wednesday, 14 August, 80-year-old Ted Sturgeon, who is a regular visitor to the leisure centre, collapsed from heart failure as he entered the dryside changing area. Within 30 seconds,
Thriving communities · 20 September 2024
Liverpool’s LIMF Academy is to stage a special celebration of the city’s music scene with a two-day event showcasing some of the best talent the Academy has produced over the past decade.
News · 19 September 2024
Merseyside Police is making final preparations for a comprehensive policing operation around the upcoming Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.
News · 18 September 2024
A special service is taking place on Friday 20 September at Liverpool Town Hall to remember victims of serious violence.
News · 18 September 2024
VisitLiverpool, the official tourism body for the city, has announced the launch of a dynamic new campaign that showcases Liverpool City Region as a premier destination for film tourism. As the most filmed UK city outside of London, Liverpool has played a starring role in numerous major film and TV productions, and this new initiative
