Air Quality · 1 November 2023
We have a Bonfire Night problem in Liverpool – and it needs tackling head on, writes Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 30 October 2023
Liverpool City Council has launched a public consultation to inform how and where the city invests in new infrastructure that will encourage people to walk and cycle more often.
News · 27 October 2023
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News · 27 October 2023
Arts Council England Chief Executive Darren Henley looks back at how investment in arts and culture in Liverpool laid the groundwork for a successful Eurovision Song Contest and its’ legacy. In May of this year, the eyes of Europe (and a lot of the world) were on the city of Liverpool, as it stepped up
News · 26 October 2023
Having immersed herself in the world of Eurovision, Rhiannon Corcoran, Professor of Psychology and Public Mental Health University of Liverpool, reflects on the power of understanding data when it comes to showcasing just how an event of this scale can impact on community and wellbeing. “Who wants to evaluate the health and wellbeing impacts of
A strong and fair economy for all · 26 October 2023
Professor Matt Ashton, Chair of the Eurovision evaluation group, explains why Liverpool’s hosting of Eurovision 2023 has set a blueprint for others to follow…
News · 26 October 2023
Ground-breaking research has found that hosting the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 delivered a £54million economic boost to the Liverpool City Region. In a first for any Eurovision Song Contest host city, a Multi-Agency Evaluation Steering Group led by Liverpool City Council, has commissioned five in-depth, independent evaluations – the interim results of which will be
Thriving communities · 25 October 2023
On the eve of a report into the impact of Liverpool's hosting of Eurovision 2023 Claire McColgan, CBE, Director of Culture Liverpool, ponders on those elements that are beyond measure.
News · 24 October 2023
What role do mega-events like Eurovision and EuroFestival play in promoting cultural exchange and shared values? Christine Wilson, British Council’s Director of Research and Insight, writes about the impact of cultural mega-events on global cultural relations and soft power. On Thursday 26 October 2023, Liverpool gears up for ‘Liverpool Calling: and the results are in’
News · 24 October 2023
World War One servicemen will be honoured on Friday 27 October when their names are added to the Roll of Honour at Liverpool Town Hall.
News · 23 October 2023
Some of the artists behind this year’s River of Light installations will be inspiring minds and illuminating creativity with special workshops this week. A unique engagement programme has been developed by Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team, which will give young people in-person creative sessions with five of this year’s featured artists. The aim is
Thriving communities · 23 October 2023
Young people will be able to enjoy safe, engaging activities this Halloween and Bonfire Night, thanks to the Merseyside Police Commissioner’s Youth Diversion Fund.
High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 23 October 2023
Senior leaders from the University of Liverpool and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance plans for an Academic Health Sciences Campus on the site of the former Royal Liverpool University Hospital.
High quality and inclusive education, skills and employment · 23 October 2023
Liverpool City Council’s Adult Learning Service has been praised by Ofsted for its “comprehensive wraparound support that helps learners to achieve their goals and aspirations”.
News · 19 October 2023
Liverpool City Council is supporting breast cancer awareness month, and is lighting up civic buildings pink on Friday 20 October.
Healthier lives for children and adults · 19 October 2023
A search is under way for an Independent Chair for Liverpool Safeguarding Children Partnership.
Community Safety · 18 October 2023
How can the Council help tackle the serious and organised crimes of modern slavery and human trafficking in Liverpool.
News · 17 October 2023
Plans are in place to make River of Light 2023 the most accessible instalment to date. With a track record of attracting around 250,000 visitors to the stunning illuminated trail, Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team – responsible for curating and staging the annual event – has put in place plans to make the twelve
A strong and fair economy for all · 16 October 2023
Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has told the city’s development sector Liverpool is “open for business.” Cllr Robinson told a packed audience at the Liverpool Developers Forum that the city is “on the cusp of a new era of growth” with almost £12bn of development in the city’s pipeline. Speaking at the special event at
Thriving communities · 16 October 2023
Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police are supporting National Hate Crime Awareness Week, a week of action to encourage communities to come together to help eliminate hate crime.
