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
A strong and fair economy for all · 17 September 2024
Liverpool has been selected as the host city for the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 for Elite men and women.
A strong and fair economy for all · 17 September 2024
Concerts held at Anfield over the past five years – including Taylor Swift and The Rolling Stones - have helped boost the local economy by over £31m and provided thousands of jobs for local people.
News · 17 September 2024
Merseyside’s Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner have pledged their 100% commitment to ending Violence against Women and Girls (VAWG) as they launch a hard-hitting new campaign recognising the fears and concerns of women and girls.
A strong and fair economy for all · 17 September 2024
Liverpool City Council has begun work on Paddington South, the next phase in the city’s flagship, mixed-use £1bn Knowledge Quarter Liverpool development, in collaboration with the University of Liverpool.
public health · 16 September 2024
Liverpool City Council is proud to announce the funding of ten community organisations over the next three years as part of its new Community Champions programme. This initiative is aimed at addressing health inequalities, with a particular focus on the city’s more deprived communities and underserved groups. The programme comes in response to the findings
Blog · 16 September 2024
Liverpool Town Hall is the venue for the Thirlwall Inquiry, looking as the circumstances behind the deaths of babies at the Countess of Chester Hospital. Lord Mayor, Cllr Richard Kemp CBE, explains why it is a fitting venue…
Housing · 13 September 2024
Earlier this week, Cabinet Member for Housing, Councillor Sam East spoke at the Housing Community Summit at the Liverpool Convention Centre, organised by the Chartered Institute for Housing and the National Housing Federation. In this blog, he reflects on the city’s plan to tackle the housing crisis… Liverpool is a stunning city. A great place
