Major milestone for North Docks Mayoral Development Corporation, as Council agree proposals
The Council’s formal agreement was a critical step in accelerating quality regeneration.
Business
Wynne Aviation charts confident course for growth thanks to Council’s Business Support Service
Council advisors helped the business create a flexible, evolving strategy that allowed Wynne to maintain its agility.
Early phase of Liverpool North New Town regeneration set for Council’s green light
This is also an opportunity to build a longer-term relationship with institutional investors who invest in places for the long term.
New development zone announced to accelerate regeneration across North Docks
The proposed zone, the first of its kind in the region, will focus on building on the momentum created by Everton Football Club’s new Hill Dickinson Stadium at Liverpool Waters.
Homebaked boosts capacity with support from Liverpool City Council
Homebaked enlisted Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service and worked with Jaan Scott, a specialist business advisor
From Rice Lane pub to childcare success, a journey of growth for a Walton business
Thanks to Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service, Bonnie Bear got the boost it needed to grow at a crucial time
Liverpool Locations: connecting people, places and productions
Liverpool is now the UK’s most-filmed city outside London – and at the heart of its thriving screen industry are two sisters helping to make the magic happen. Faye and Claire Newton, long-established location managers with credits on Peaky Blinders, Bridgerton, The Ipcress File and Amazon’s Heads of State, founded Liverpool Locations to connect productions … Read more
New opportunities for St John’s Market as prime city-centre site becomes available
The size and flexibility of the property means it can be repurposed for a range of businesses, subject to planning.
Land sale set to advance King Edward Triangle regeneration plans
This decision reinforces the Council’s commitment to building a strong, fair, and sustainable city for all
Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service to host drop-in session at Sips & Stories
Attendees can discover a range of free services designed to help start up and grow businesses
Key landmark demolished as innovation scheme enters new phase
Paddington South masterplan will be to super charge the city’s research, development and innovation sector.
Hospitality and café culture boosted thanks to new outdoor seating policy
The new policy introduces clear and flexible guidelines for obtaining a pavement licence, in line with road safety, public access, and the requirements of the Business and Planning Act 2020.
Council and BID company respond to legal challenge to accommodation bid visitor levy
On 24 April 2025, Liverpool city centre’s hotels approved an alteration of the Accommodation Business Improvement District to implement a £2 a night Visitor Levy on larger hotels and serviced accommodation blocks. This replaces the current arrangements which fund the BID through a top-up on business rates. It will deliver £9.2 million of investment over … Read more
Liverpool City Council launches free summer workshops to help start-ups thrive
Initiative promises expert advice in key areas such as legal compliance, financial planning, marketing, and business strategy
“Imagine Liverpool” – New regeneration board established
A new team of experts tasked with supercharging a multi-billion pound regeneration drive in Liverpool, has been announced.
Yes vote on £2 overnight visitor charge in Liverpool
Hoteliers in Liverpool have voted in favour to introduce a tourism-based room charge.
Businesses to be balloted on tourism levy
A vote is to be held asking hospitality businesses in Liverpool city centre if they wish to adopt a new tourism-based levy.
Breakfast business networking to boost Walton community
Networking breakfasts are a great way to have a relaxed chat, learn about the support available, and build relationships within the community.
Vision to supercharge city’s knowledge sector announced
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.
Communities Together Grant – APPLY NOW!
Liverpool City Council is creating a new plan to bring communities together and prevent future unrest following the widespread disorder last summer. We want local voluntary, community, and faith groups to join us in shaping this strategy. As we prepare to develop this strategy, we have received £57,000 from HM Government to support local projects. … Read more