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News · 11 November 2020

Cross-party support in tackling Covid-19

Political differences in Liverpool have been set aside in the fight against Covid-19.   Today, a special virtual call took place which saw Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson join the Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey, the Liberal Democrats health lead MP Munira Wilson and the Leader of the city’s Liberal Democrat party Richard

News · 9 October 2020

Phil Redmond to be given Knighthood

As the creator of Grange Hill, Brookside and Hollyoaks, Phil Redmond has been responsible for some of the most gritty and impactful shows on British television. He has been knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for services to broadcasting and arts in the regions. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson said: “For almost half a century,

News · 26 May 2020

Unlocking Liverpool

Three city leaders have come together to talk about how Liverpool will re-emerge from lockdown. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson, Vice Chancellor of the University of Liverpool Professor Dame Janet Beer and Chief Executive of Liverpool BID Bill Addy have spoken openly and optimistically about the future of Liverpool in the latest Mersey Waves podcast

News · 17 April 2020

Mayor’s heartfelt thanks to volunteer army

Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, has written a heartfelt thank-you to the 1,600-strong army of Liverpool volunteers who have offered to give up their time to help those in need in the city. In the email, he talks about how the outpouring of community spirit has made him ‘immensely proud’ and focuses on the essential

News · 13 August 2019

City’s first black Lord Mayor ‘excited and overwhelmed’

The new Lord Mayor of Liverpool has revealed she wants to be a role model for the black community and encourage people to strive to achieve their goals, regardless of their background. Councillor Anna Rothery will be sworn in at a ceremony at the Town Hall on Wednesday 4 September – making history as the

Culture · 15 January 2019

Giants genius receives top city honour

On Thursday 17 January, Jean Luc Courcoult – the man behind the three unforgettable Giant Spectaculars - will receive the highest accolade Liverpool can bestow.