News · 22 June 2022
Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) has revealed its full programme of events for the 2022 edition, curated around the theme ‘A Point of Connection’ – Nuqtat Wasl in Arabic, and marking 20 years since the first festival was held in the city. Earlier this year, festival fans welcomed the news that the one-and-only Family Day
News · 22 June 2022
The UK’s largest free ‘Maker’ community festival is returning to Liverpool’s Central Library. Taking place from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 2 July, Liverpool MakeFest is an annual one-day art, science, digital and technology fusion festival that takes place throughout the library. It includes exhibitions, demonstrations, debates, workshops, and hands-on activities which aim to introduce
News · 22 June 2022
Liverpool is preparing to welcome back the family of revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela. The former President’s eldest daughter Dr Makaziwe ‘Maki’ Mandela and his granddaughter Tukwini Mandela, are travelling to the city to make their mark on artwork which will form part of the city’s permanent Nelson Mandela memorial in Princes Park. The completed memorial
News · 21 June 2022
A major new campaign has launched aimed at attracting visitors to the city region this summer. Running throughout June and July the campaign, funded by VisitEngland and launched this week, encourages visitors to take part in the National Tourist Board’s ‘Escape the Everyday’ marketing campaign supporting England’s tourism industry recovery with a trip to Liverpool
News · 21 June 2022
The already-packed Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) programme has expanded with more than 60 acts added to the line-up. Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July, the festival has a new look for 2022 as it becomes a multi-venue, city centre event with the aim of boosting Liverpool’s music sector which has suffered
Environment · 20 June 2022
Orrell Park in Liverpool has had more bins and signage installed in an effort to encourage owners not to leave dog poo bags behind.
Civic · 20 June 2022
A special service will be held on Saturday 25 June to mark Armed Forces Day.
News · 20 June 2022
Latest position on Council Tax energy rebate
News · 17 June 2022
Following the announcement that the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest could be held in the UK, Liverpool has officially offered to host the event in solidarity with Ukraine. The European Broadcast Union has today confirmed it is looking for another location to be home to the competition due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. As England’s
News · 17 June 2022
Could you pick out a Poppy or spot a blooming Buttercup? Whatever the answer, if you want to see all those wildflowers and more in their stunning full-colour glory then look no further. Liverpool has been through a wildflower revolution in recent years and if months of successive lockdowns have taught us anything, it’s that
News · 17 June 2022
Liverpool City Council is set to launch an underground revolution to design out an age-old problem with black bin bag refuse and litter.
News · 16 June 2022
HEADTEACHERS check your inboxes – your school’s invitation to the annual schools’ Chess Tournament has landed! The event, organised by Chess in Schools Merseyside, is back at St George’s Hall, thanks to support from Liverpool City Council and The Angus Lawson Memorial Trust, on Tuesday 5 July. Schools, both primary and secondary, from all across
News · 16 June 2022
Residents and businesses in Liverpool have until Monday 20 June to express a preference on how the city is governed.
Community · 15 June 2022
Communities will be able to come together in person and online to mark Father's Day on Sunday 19 June with a special series of readings at Anfield Crematorium.
Community Safety · 15 June 2022
A text message service enabling women and girls to report sexual violence on the bus network is being launched as part of the Safer Streets Liverpool campaign today.
News · 15 June 2022
LIVERPOOL City Council last night scooped a top award for one of its post-pandemic pledges. The council’s #GetConnected project, which offers 4G connections to eligible families, was voted “Best Digital Inclusion Initiative” at the annual Socitm Presidents Awards. This award is given for a digital inclusion programme which has had the most positive outcomes within
News · 15 June 2022
Liverpool City Council has joined forces with Keep Britain Tidy as part of a unique education and enforcement programme to tackle litter in the city.
News · 14 June 2022
A special commemoration service will take place in Liverpool this week to remember and celebrate inspirational trans-pioneer, April Ashley. The private event takes place on Thursday at St George’s Hall and will see the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Roy Gladden, and Assistant Mayor, Councillor Harry Doyle, join some of April’s closest friends and family
News · 13 June 2022
Global integrated logistics company A.P. Moller – Maersk has marked its second year supporting Pride in Liverpool as a Festival Supporter, by making the city the first public stop on its 2022 Pride Month rainbow container roadshow. The 3.7 tonne container, which is one of several painted in the colour of the Pride flag, has
Blog · 10 June 2022
A lot has happened since the Champions League Final in Paris and I want to give you an update.
