News · 18 June 2024
Sir Paul McCartney and Jurgen Klopp have led tributes to award-winning TV actress Sue Johnston on receiving the Freedom of Liverpool at a special ceremony this evening.
News · 14 June 2024
Liverpool City Council has now closed 15 stores selling illegal vapes since February 2024, as the Council’s operations targeting the sale of these devices continues. The amount of vapes seized from the stores since January 2024 is now over 18,000 – with the seized vapes having an estimated street value of around £220,000. The most
News · 14 June 2024
Thinking about returning to learning? Not sure where to start? Then come along to a Liverpool Adult Learning Service (ALS) open day! Later this month, the ALS team will be on hand at four centres across the city to answer questions about the courses that will be available from September. The open days are all
Elections · 12 June 2024
Elections will be held on Thursday 4 July 2024. They will take place in the following Liverpool constituencies: There will also be three ward by-elections taking place on 4 July in the Broadgreen, Clubmoor East and Fazakerley North wards. Registering to voteTo vote in this election you must be on the electoral register. If you
News · 12 June 2024
Liverpool Cathedral is set to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2024 with a unique exhibition by the legendary British-Indian sculptor Anish Kapoor. Renowned for his iconic artworks like Chicago’s Cloud Gate (2004) and Svayambhu (2007) a vast train of wax that squeezed through the rooms of the Royal Academy in London in 2009, Kapoor has
News · 10 June 2024
On Sunday, 9 June, veterans marched through Liverpool City Centre to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. They assembled at the Royal Albert Dock where there were prayers and readings from The Rector of Liverpool, The Reverend Canon, Dr Crispin Pailing MBE, Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Richard Kemp and Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside Mark Blundell.
A well-run council · 10 June 2024
The Commissioner-led intervention at Liverpool City Council has now ended.
A strong and fair economy for all · 7 June 2024
The football season is over. Jurgen is out, Arne is in. Players and coaching staff are on the beach and fans are waiting for the Euros thinking what players their club should buy - but away from the pitch, the work doesn’t stop for one team, writes Phil Smith, Head of Building Control at Liverpool City Council.
News · 7 June 2024
Liverpool City Council’s Alcohol and Tobacco Unit, working alongside Merseyside Police, have seized £5000 worth of illicit vape products and 3000 counterfeit cigarettes worth £6000 this week. The products were seized from a shop in Walton Vale as part Operation Delilah, a national day tackling the supply of illicit tobacco and vaping products. The seizure
News · 7 June 2024
Liverpool's rich musical heritage and thriving contemporary music scene now has a new digital home.
News · 7 June 2024
Over 80 of the best local independent businesses are set to be showcased at the very first St George’ Hall Market. On Father’s Day, Sunday 16 June, one of Liverpool’s best-loved buildings will become a bustling marketplace as the Summer Market brings a whole range of stallholders to both the inside and outside of the
A strong and fair economy for all · 6 June 2024
Liverpool has won a unique "tourism Oscar" for its spectacular hosting of last year's Eurovision.
News · 6 June 2024
People in Liverpool are invited to come together this year to mark Father’s Day at Anfield Crematorium. On Sunday, 16 June, a commemorative service and time for reflection will be held from noon-2pm, delivered in partnership with the Good Funeral Company. The crematorium chapel will also be open from 11am-noon for people who would like
Healthier lives for children and adults · 5 June 2024
Mark your calendars for an informative day at the SEND Local Offer Live, taking place at The Liverpool Guild of Students at the University of Liverpool on Wednesday 3 July 2024 from noon-6pm.
News · 4 June 2024
The Mystery junior parkrun has celebrated its 5th birthday. The 2km event has taken place 182 times since its inception in 2019 and has seen over 2,000 different juniors finish the event around 15,000 times. parkrun is a free, weekly, timed event, where people can run, jog, walk, wheel and push a pram, around the
A strong and fair economy for all · 3 June 2024
Cunard has announced the City of Liverpool as Godparent of its newest ship Queen Anne in recognition of the long-lasting bond with its spiritual home.
News · 3 June 2024
Looking for a new work challenge? Want to give our youngest residents the best start in life? Then a career in Early Years could be for you! Liverpool City Council is hosting a dedicated Early Years Recruitment Event on Wednesday 12 June and anyone aged 16 and above who is interested in finding out more
A strong and fair economy for all · 31 May 2024
Merseyside Police is getting ready to help welcome thousands of visitors to the Pier Head to enjoy a naming ceremony for Cunard’s newest ship.
Culture · 31 May 2024
Liverpool has revealed the full details of its bespoke “Taylor Town Trail” ahead of Taylor Swift‘s I The Eras Tour arriving in the city, from June 13-15.
News · 30 May 2024
The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings will be marked in Liverpool next month by a series of events. On 6 and 9 June there will be several moments when the city will be able to reflect on the historic manoeuvres of 6 June 1944 which started the Battle of Normandy, or Operation Overlord. D-Day,
