A well-run council · 11 October 2024
Liverpool City Council has published the outcome of a Corporate Peer Challenge by the Local Government Association, which took place in July. The Peer Challenge is a highly valued improvement and assurance tool that is delivered by the sector for the sector. The Peer Challenge team was made up of Councillors and senior officers from
Uncategorized · 11 October 2024
A new exhibition which looks at Anfield and Garston through the eyes of its residents has opened at Open Eye Gallery. The Flowers Still Grow, which runs 27 October, is the culmination of creative residencies People of Anfield and Childhood is a Garden, commissioned by Culture Liverpool and Open Eye Gallery. Through a series of
News · 10 October 2024
Raise one of the most famous roofs in Liverpool when A Gospel Christmas comes to St George’s Hall. This unique event on Thursday 19 December is set to showcase the uplifting power of gospel music to promote love, unity, and faith and to bring people together in the glorious Great Hall. Some of the UK’s
News · 10 October 2024
Some of Liverpool’s iconic buildings will glow green on Thursday 10 October to spotlight World Mental Health Day and raise awareness of workplace wellbeing, this year’s theme. World Mental Health Day is a global initiative observed annually on 10 October, aimed at raising awareness of mental health issues and promoting support for mental wellbeing.
A well-run council · 9 October 2024
Liverpool City Council's Cabinet meeting took place last night, with a raft of key decisions on some major projects and events were taken.
News · 8 October 2024
Netball will make a triumphant return to Liverpool in May next year when M&S Bank Arena team up with Manchester Thunder to host a highly anticipated Netball Super League (NSL) match, reaffirming the city’s status as a destination for top-tier sporting events. The event will see some of the UK’s finest netball talent compete against
High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 7 October 2024
Budding young actors, musicians, photographers, fashion designers and film directors from across Liverpool are being invited to sign up to a creative programme that could give them a head-start in their chosen career.
Care · 7 October 2024
To mark National Kinship Carers Awareness Week (7th–11th October), Liverpool-based charity Kinship Carers Liverpool is organising a week long series of exciting events. Kinship children are those who are looked after by a family member or a family friend. As the longest-running and largest kinship care support group in the UK, the charity has been
Blog · 4 October 2024
What do you get if you cross an artist-in-residence with the 86 bus? A relatable, heart-warming and humorous collection of observations and conversations that celebrate the beauty found in everyday interactions. Author Nicki McCubbing explains … From November 2023 to April 2024 as part of a ‘Listening’ residency with Metal, I sat (and stood) on
Road Safety · 3 October 2024
Liverpool City Council is supporting Tyre Safety Month by asking all drivers to “Be a tyre safety hero” and remember to get in on the A.C.T!
News · 3 October 2024
A pioneering disability and Deaf arts-led organisation which receives funding from Liverpool City Council, is celebrating its 40th anniversary. DaDa is an award-winning, cutting-edge multi artform charity was founded in 1984 and since then has become an integral part of the campaign for greater equality and access for disabled artists across the arts and cultural sector.
News · 2 October 2024
Smokers in Liverpool are being encouraged to quit for “Stoptober” as new data shows the city’s residents are stubbing out the habit in record numbers. Over the past decade, Liverpool has made significant progress in its work to tackle the harms caused by smoking – and for 2024 a new campaign is being launched informing scousers
Thriving communities · 2 October 2024
Anti-social behaviour and burglaries have more than halved in three south Liverpool wards, thanks to a project to cut crime and create safer streets.
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
