Freedom of Liverpool for 97th Hillsborough victim
The 97th victim of the Hillsborough disaster, Andrew Devine, has been posthumously awarded the Freedom of Liverpool today – on what would have been his 56th birthday.
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New start for Council’s Cabinet
Tomorrow marks the start of a new chapter with a new monthly format for Cabinet meetings which is aimed at making your council and its decision making process more open and transparent.
Liverpool remembers Hillsborough anniversary
Liverpool will mark the 33rd anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster on Friday (15 April). Flags will be flown at half-mast from civic buildings (St George’s Hall, Cunard Building and Liverpool Town Hall) and bells will toll 97 times at 3.06pm from the Town Hall to remember those who lost their lives as result of the … Read more
Liverpool businessman posthumously awarded Citizen of Honour
A businessman who inspired generations of entrepreneurs is to be posthumously honoured in a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday 13 April.
History made at Jimmy McGovern Freedom of Liverpool ceremony
History was made last night as the multi-award winning writer Jimmy McGovern received the Freedom of Liverpool.
Mayor’s message to Odesa
Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson is sending a message of unity to the people of Odesa in Ukraine, as it stands on the brink of being attacked by Russia.
Freedom for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service is to be awarded the Freedom of Liverpool at a special ceremony on Friday 11 March.
Liverpool to mark Holocaust Memorial Day with online service
PEOPLE in Liverpool are encouraged to pause this week and remember victims of persecution as the city marks national Holocaust Memorial Day. For the second year, the annual service was made available on the Town Hall website. The service will include an Act of Commitment from the Rector of Liverpool, the Reverend Canon Dr Crispin … Read more
A global city: Liverpool’s links with G7 nations
We take a look at links between Liverpool and countries coming to the city for the G7 meeting
Jimmy McGovern and 97th Hillsborough victim nominated for Freedom of Liverpool
Screenwriting legend Jimmy McGovern has been nominated to receive the Freedom of Liverpool – along with the 97th victim of the Hillsborough tragedy, Andrew Devine.
Liverpool branch of Royal Signals Association to receive Freedom of the City
The Liverpool branch of the Royal Signals Association will receive the Freedom of the City in a special ceremony on Saturday 27 November.
Book of condolence to open for Eric Lynch
A BOOK of condolence will be available from Monday, 15 November, at Liverpool Town Hall for people wishing to pay their respects to Eric Lynch. Eric was made a Citizen of Honour in 2018 and dedicated decades to educating people about Liverpool’s role in the slave trade. He also campaigned successfully for the city to … Read more
Julie is MBE-vellous!
A LIVERPOOL City Council worker who has helped hundreds of children and young people have a voice has finally received her MBE. Children’s rights and participation manager Julie Cashin was presented with her honour by Mark Blundell, Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside, at a ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall on Friday, 5 November, along with nine other … Read more
Young people to kickstart Mayoral Model debate
“LIVERPOOL is a city where people always have something to say – but sometimes the council hasn’t always been as good at listening as it should have been. That is now changing – and one of the most important chances to make your voice heard will be the referendum on the mayoral model,” says Mayor … Read more
Parachute Regimental Association to get Freedom of Liverpool
The Liverpool branch of the Parachute Regimental Association will receive the Freedom of the City in a special ceremony on Sunday 24 October at the city’s Parish Church.
City’s Service of Remembrance full of hope
Liverpool will fall silent on Sunday 14 November when the annual Service of Remembrance takes place in Liverpool Cathedral. In what has become one of the largest events of its kind in the country, attracting 10,000 people in 2019, the Worshipful Lord Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Mary Rasmussen will lead the city’s tribute to the … Read more
Civic event to honour Liverpool’s pandemic response
People involved in Liverpool’s response to the Covid-19 pandemic will be honoured at a civic thank you event at the Town Hall on Wednesday 13 October. Around 100 guests will be at the ceremony, from hospital staff and care home workers, through to those who delivered food parcels and took to the streets to give … Read more
Bishop Tom Williams to receive Freedom of Liverpool
The Auxiliary Bishop of Liverpool is to receive the city’s highest civic honour at a special ceremony on Thursday 30 September 2021.
Online remembrance for road crash victims
Road crash victims are to be remembered in a special online ceremony filmed in front of the Peace Doves at Liverpool Cathedral.
Liverpool leads national commemoration of Arctic Convoys
A national service to mark the 80th anniversary of the Arctic Convoys is taking place in Liverpool on Thursday 12 August.