20-year plan for Liverpool travel set to be unveiled
A report to the Council’s next cabinet meeting, being held on Tuesday 21 January, is recommending the approval of the Liverpool Urban Mobility and Public Spaces Plan.
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Council staff seize fake goods from St Johns
High-end clothing deals have turned out to be too good to be true at St John’s Precinct, as bags of counterfeit products are seized by Liverpool City Council. The Council’s Trading Standards team, working in partnership with Merseyside Police, has removed hundreds of fake goods after receiving a report from a member of the public. … Read more
Liverpool’s vibrant nightlife earns international recognition
Liverpool City Council welcomed members of the International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) last week for a special visit. The IFEA looks to unite festival and events professionals across the globe, offering a centralised space for research and discussions about the events industry. Delegates from the Asia branch of the association landed in Liverpool on … Read more
Liverpool included in tech industry link up with UK Government
Liverpool is to be included in a £100million innovation programme which is aiming to make Government and local services more efficient and better for residents.
Council Tax Support Scheme changes to be considered
Liverpool City Council is set to simplify its Council Tax Support Scheme for working age people.
Council acquires key stalled gateway site
Liverpool City Council has acquired a major stalled development site in Liverpool city centre.
Liverpool celebrates UN award as it makes music history – again!
Liverpool has made climate change history today, with the City officially being given UN ‘Accelerator City’ status. The UN has honoured the City for its pioneering work in tackling climate change through its events and culture programme. The title comes in recognition of Liverpool’s commitment to rapidly decarbonise the live music and TV/Film production … Read more
Liverpool to be at the forefront of music innovation
The Liverpool City Region has been announced as a national “Creative Cluster” for the UK’s music sector.
Liverpool Invited to Take Part in Global Meeting on Climate Change
Liverpool City Council’s Leader, Councillor Liam Robinson, has joined the world’s most important meeting on climate change, to talk about Liverpool’s plans to drive down net zero emissions from culture and events. Cllr Robinson addressed COP29 in Baku via an online link from his Liverpool office, he was the only non-government politician to address the … Read more
Liverpool takes centre stage at gaming industry summit
Liverpool is gearing up to be at the heart of the UK games industry tomorrow (November 14) as it proudly hosts Develop:North 2024.
BLOG | “Our markets stand as a testament to the power of community”
Liverpool has been a home to numerous markets since the Middle Ages and 2024 has shown us they are more popular than ever. Here Michael Bracken, Liverpool City Council’s Head of Markets, reflects on why markets are special places for scousers… In Liverpool, markets are more than just places to shop. They have always been … Read more
Cabinet make key decisions on major projects and events
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet meeting took place last night, with a raft of key decisions on some major projects and events were taken.
Transformational plans for Liverpool’s Littlewoods Project given green light
Plans by Capital&Centric to transform the iconic former Littlewoods building in Liverpool into a new, world-class film and TV campus have been approved by Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee.
£5m revamp set for Anfield community
A £5 million scheme to revamp a key part of the Anfield community, creating a greener and safer experience for residents and visitors, is to be discussed next week.
Council sets out parking plan for Everton’s new stadium
Liverpool City Council is looking to create a ‘Football Match Parking Zone’ around Everton Football Club’s new stadium, at Bramley-Moore Dock.
Get your haul from the Hall as artisan market returns
Around 70 of the best independent traders will be heading to St George’s Hall next month to showcase a vast array of stunning and unique products. The artisan market, which has FREE entry, returns on Sunday 6 October, after the huge success of the inaugural event back in June. Running from 10am to 4.30pm expect … Read more
Liverpool Named World’s First “Accelerator City” for Climate Action by UN Climate Change
Liverpool has become the world’s first ‘Accelerator City’ for climate action, under UN Climate Change’s Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme.
Liverpool maps out masterplan to remix “Music City” status
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has announced radical plans to “remix the music sector” by embracing AI and VR to future-proof music tourism, recording and education.
Welcome to Liverpool!
An open letter from Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, to Labour Party conference delegates coming to the city….
Final preparations for policing of Labour Party conference
Merseyside Police is making final preparations for a comprehensive policing operation around the upcoming Labour Party Conference in Liverpool.