Uncategorized · 1 April 2025
Liverpool and Dublin have begun the process of reinvigorating their twinning agreement. A sister city arrangement was signed back in 1997 as a mark of the long and shared history between the two. Now, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, has visited Liverpool to meet with her counterpart Cllr Richard Kemp, Council Leader, Cllr
Uncategorized · 31 March 2025
Work is currently underway on the restoration of the Willis Organ’s trellis, thanks to funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The trellis of the Willis Organ at St George’s Hall is an exquisite decorative feature that enhances the grandeur of this historic instrument. Designed as an intricate lattice of ornamental fretwork, it serves both
Uncategorized · 11 March 2025
Aitch, AJ Tracey, Inhaler, Wolf Alice and more join the star-studded line-up for Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025, performing on Saturday 24 May. As announced in January, BRIT winner Sam Fender will headline the Main Stage, with Myles Smith and Blossoms also playing. They join huge acts already announced to perform on Friday 23 May
Uncategorized · 8 March 2025
As we commemorate five years since the pandemic began, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health Matt Ashton, looks back at how the city responded to this unprecedented emergency, the challenges faced, the positive strides made, and the lessons learned. Sometimes it feels hard to believe that it’s been five years since COVID-19 changed our lives forever.
Libraries · 3 March 2025
It will soon be easier than ever to print or copy at Liverpool’s libraries. Liverpool City Council is introducing a new system called Princh, which will allow users to: The system will be rolled out across Liverpool’s libraries next month. Keep an eye out for instructions both online and in libraries which will give simple,
Uncategorized · 31 January 2025
A new ‘Blueprint for Growth’ to supercharge Liverpool's knowledge sector over the next 15 years is set to create more than a million sq ft of new laboratory and workspace in the city.
Uncategorized · 15 January 2025
Liverpool City Council is set to introduce a series of changes to its Home-to-School Transport Policy and the SEN Post-16 Transport Policy from September 2025. The updates to the policies, which aim to encourage active travel, promote greater independence for students and align policies with those of neighbouring authorities, will take effect at the start
Uncategorized · 8 January 2025
HIV testing is set to increase across Liverpool’s hospitals, with “Opt-Out” testing for HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. This approach is being introduced in Accident and Emergency (A&E) departments at Aintree University Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital. This innovative approach will ensure that all patients undergoing routine blood tests in A&E are
A well-run council · 5 November 2024
Liverpool City Council is set to take full control of essential environmental services including waste collection, street cleansing and parks maintenance.
Uncategorized · 14 October 2024
A special exhibition and premiere showcasing the inspiring pioneers of Black British ballet is coming to Liverpool. The City’s Central Library is to host the exhibition, from 31st October to 30th November, which will be one of the showpiece events of Liverpool’s Black History Month celebrations. The groundbreaking exhibition is based on the research of
Uncategorized · 11 October 2024
A new exhibition which looks at Anfield and Garston through the eyes of its residents has opened at Open Eye Gallery. The Flowers Still Grow, which runs 27 October, is the culmination of creative residencies People of Anfield and Childhood is a Garden, commissioned by Culture Liverpool and Open Eye Gallery. Through a series of
Uncategorized · 10 October 2024
The UK’s largest music therapy charity Nordoff and Robbins is today announcing Liverpool as the host city of the second Northern Music Awards supported by Ticketmaster and Live Nation. The North’s very best artists, festivals, venues and industry figures will be celebrated at a performance packed ceremony hosted at the historic Liverpool Olympia on Thursday
Uncategorized · 10 October 2024
Our Business and Economic Support team will be offering a series of free sessions in the coming weeks to help residents with their entrepreneurial ambitions. Already this year, the Business Support Service has been contacted by hundreds of local residents about a wide range of business ideas, including ventures in technology, creative arts, fitness, hospitality,
Uncategorized · 5 September 2024
Joanna Fitzsimmons, the Prevent Education Officer for Liverpool City Council, writes about the support given to schools over the last month. This blog was originally published on Educate Against Hate, which provides practical advice, support and resources to protect children from extremism and radicalisation. Six weeks of summer holidays is usually something I look forward
Uncategorized · 11 July 2024
With the school year coming to an end, many families will be looking forward to their little ones taking their first steps into education in September. To help parents and carers get ready for this new experience, Liverpool City Council is organising a fun-packed day where there will be lots of hands-on activities for young
Uncategorized · 10 July 2024
Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has joined city leaders from around the UK in writing to new Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer to set out the case for big cities helping to drive economic growth.
Uncategorized · 2 July 2024
Liverpool City Council is hosting an event for those who support children and young people with SEND. The Council is partnering once again with Liverpool Parent Carer Forum (LivPaC) for the Local Offer LIVE Event. This is one of the city’s biggest events for families to come and meet providers and organisations which support children
News · 19 June 2024
Award-winning actress Sue Johnston has received the Freedom of Liverpool at a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall.
Thriving communities · 24 May 2024
Historic England is unveiling a national blue plaque today to George Harrison - music icon, songwriter and humanitarian - at his birthplace, 12 Arnold Grove in Wavertree.
Healthier lives for children and adults · 5 April 2024
A pioneering floating ecosystem, designed to enhance marine life and biodiversity at Liverpool’s Wapping Dock, has had its own lifespan extended until 2028. Installed in 2020 as a collaboration between the Canal & River Trust and Liverpool City Council on their EU funded Urban GreenUp programme, the floating island is a 63m2 saltwater ecosystem. While the surface
