Liverpool wins bid to host inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025
Liverpool has been selected as the host city for the inaugural World Boxing Championships 2025 for Elite men and women.
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Anfield concerts boost local economy by over £31m
Concerts held at Anfield over the past five years – including Taylor Swift and The Rolling Stones – have helped boost the local economy by over £31m and provided thousands of jobs for local people.
Work begins at Liverpool’s Paddington South scheme
Liverpool City Council has begun work on Paddington South, the next phase in the city’s flagship, mixed-use £1bn Knowledge Quarter Liverpool development, in collaboration with the University of Liverpool.
Liverpool welcomes Government funding following riots
Liverpool City Council has welcomed the Government’s announcement that the city is to receive a share of funding from a newly established Community Recovery Fund following the recent riots.
Innovative future homes project launched
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has launched a ground-breaking initiative aimed at transforming the housing sector through innovative, zero-energy-bill homes.
Lunchtime webinars for the construction supply chain
Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service is hosting four webinars over the coming weeks for the construction industry’s supply chain on upskilling. The webinars are supporting a commitment to social value and industry experts from Robertson, Seddon, LRTG and CITB will be sharing their expertise on the following areas: Construction Supply Chain: Health & Safety … Read more
Queen Mary 2 returns to Liverpool
Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 will return to Liverpool on Friday 6 September, celebrating a significant milestone – her 400th transatlantic crossing.
G’wed is latest project to receive investment from Liverpool Film Office
The second series of ITVX’s hit comedy series G’wed is the latest project to receive investment from the Liverpool City Region Production Fund via Liverpool City Council’s Film Office. Written by Danny Kenny and produced by Golden Path Productions, G’wed has become ITVX’s biggest comedy since Changing Ends after being streamed over six million times. … Read more
Milestone moment as search for Festival Gardens developer to begin
Liverpool City Council is set to seek a development partner to help transform a prime waterfront spot into Liverpool’s newest residential community.
Ofsted praise “continued improvement” to Children and Young People Services
Ofsted has commended the continued progress of the improvement in Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Service. The findings of Ofsted’s two-day visit, conducted in July 2024, have been published and concluded that “the permanent senior leadership team is driving improvement plans at a timely pace.” They also found that: Ofsted also recognises that … Read more
City launches new campaign to promote free business support service
Liverpool City Council is excited to announce the launch of a new, city-wide, outdoor marketing campaign to promote its comprehensive Business Support Service.
Liverpool welcomes £55m brownfield housing boost
Liverpool City Council is set to receive a £55m investment boost from Homes England to accelerate the regeneration of Liverpool’s historic northern docklands.
Liverpool joins other big cities in writing to new Prime Minister over economic growth
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.
Council Leader updates new Local Government Secretary on city’s ambitions
Liverpool City Council’s Leader has written to the new Local Government Secretary, Angela Rayner MP, with an update on the improvement journey and the wider ambitions for the city.
Open up a world of skills with the Adult Learning Service
Thinking about returning to learning? Not sure where to start? Then come along to a Liverpool Adult Learning Service (ALS) open day! Later this month, the ALS team will be on hand at four centres across the city to answer questions about the courses that will be available from September. The open days are all … Read more
Blog: Safety comes first for city’s new era of football stadia
The football season is over. Jurgen is out, Arne is in. Players and coaching staff are on the beach and fans are waiting for the Euros thinking what players their club should buy – but away from the pitch, the work doesn’t stop for one team, writes Phil Smith, Head of Building Control at Liverpool City Council.
“Hall” aboard for St George’s Summer Market!
Over 80 of the best local independent businesses are set to be showcased at the very first St George’ Hall Market. On Father’s Day, Sunday 16 June, one of Liverpool’s best-loved buildings will become a bustling marketplace as the Summer Market brings a whole range of stallholders to both the inside and outside of the … Read more
City scoops tourism Oscar for Eurovision
Liverpool has won a unique “tourism Oscar” for its spectacular hosting of last year’s Eurovision.
Cunard names City of Liverpool as Godparent of Queen Anne
Cunard has announced the City of Liverpool as Godparent of its newest ship Queen Anne in recognition of the long-lasting bond with its spiritual home.
New career? Have you considered Early Years?
Looking for a new work challenge? Want to give our youngest residents the best start in life? Then a career in Early Years could be for you! Liverpool City Council is hosting a dedicated Early Years Recruitment Event on Wednesday 12 June and anyone aged 16 and above who is interested in finding out more … Read more