World Heritage Site designation certificate taken down
Liverpool’s World Heritage Site designation certificate has now been removed from Liverpool Town Hall, following UNESCO’s decision to delete the city’s status.
Civic
Mandela Day to be marked with acts of kindness and lighting of buildings
Liverpool’s iconic buildings are to light up yellow to mark Mandela Day on Sunday 18 July – and people are also being asked to carry out an act of kindness for others.
Liverpool’s historic City Halls launch pioneering new booking system
Spurred on by the challenges of the past year, Liverpool’s commitment to becoming the most exciting city in the UK – both on-street and online – has never been stronger. In a clear reflection of that intent, three of the city’s most iconic buildings have now joined forces to embrace a pioneering new booking system … Read more
Evensong to reflect the life of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
The Dean of Liverpool will lead Evensong at Liverpool Cathedral on Sunday 18 April to remember the life of the Duke of Edinburgh.
Lord Mayor writes to express city’s sorrow at the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Liverpool’s Lord Mayor, Councillor Anna Rothery, has written to The Queen to convey the city’s condolences following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Liverpool marks 32nd Hillsborough anniversary
LIVERPOOL will mark the 32nd anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy tomorrow [Thursday, 15 April]. Acts of remembrance will be held from the afternoon but people have been asked not to gather due to ongoing Covid-19 restrictions. Flags will be flown at half-mast from civic buildings (St George’s Hall, Cunard Building and the Town Hall) and the bells … Read more
Tributes to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
Liverpool is sending its condolences to Her Majesty The Queen, following the sad death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.
Holocaust Memorial Day to be marked online due to Covid-19 pandemic
National Holocaust Memorial Day will be marked on Wednesday, 27 January in Liverpool with an online commemoration which will be available to watch safely from home.
Covid test centre troops set to receive Freedom of Liverpool
The British Army regiments which have supported the Covid testing pilot in Liverpool over the last month are set to receive the Freedom of the City.
Statement by Deputy Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Wendy Simon
As Deputy Mayor of Liverpool, I would like to reassure you that the City Council is concentrating on creating a path of recovery through the Covid crisis.
Discover Liverpool’s newest Art Trail
Following a stunning £4m makeover, you’re invited to take a stroll down Princes Boulevard – and discover Liverpool’s newest art trail. In the heart of Toxteth, explore the unique story of how this community was shaped and reacted to the rise and fall of the British Empire. Download the illustrated map and take an illuminating … Read more
Road victims remembered in online service
People killed on the road have been remembered in a special virtual service in Liverpool. Organised by RoadPeace North West, it took place on the 23rd anniversary of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Families bereaved by road crashes shared tributes and remembered loved ones. Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor Anna Rothery, was among … Read more
Council’s tribute to radio legend Roger Phillips
As Radio Merseyside broadcaster Roger Phillips retires from the lunchtime phone-in today, Mike Doran from the council’s communications team has penned this poem in tribute to his contribution to city life over the last four decades. Liverpool City Council · Roger Phillips reads his farewell poem from Liverpool City Council So farewell Roger PhillipsLegend of … Read more
City congratulates LFC on Premiership title win
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has congratulated Liverpool Football Club on winning the Premiership title. They secured their 19th title last night – leading to an outpouring of emotion from fans who have been waiting 30 years for them to lift the trophy. The city council is urging ecstatic fans to try and maintain social … Read more
Liverpool’s Lord Mayor makes history – again!
Liverpool’s first black Lord Mayor has been reappointed for another year as the city’s first citizen.
City marks International Workers’ Memorial Day
FLAGS will be lowered to half-mast on Liverpool’s Civic Buildings tomorrow (Tuesday 28 April) to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day. The annual day is an opportunity for the city to remember people who have been killed or seriously injured whilst at work and is backed by the TUC and its affiliated trade unions. This year, workers … Read more
Civic buildings to lower flags to half mast in honour of Liverpool nurse Liz Glanister
THREE of Liverpool’s most prominent buildings will lower their flags to half-mast this afternoon in honour of city nurse Liz Glanister. Liz, who worked as a nurse at Aintree University Hospital died on Friday after contracting the Covid-19 virus. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has declared that the flags at Liverpool Town Hall, St George’s Hall … Read more
Mayor acts to tackle Coronavirus
Following the UK government’s decision to move to a delay approach to Coronavirus, Liverpool City Council has taken action to contain it from spreading.
‘Speedo Mick’ set to receive city honour
FUNDRAISER Michael Cullen – AKA Speedo Mick – is set to be honoured by his home city of Liverpool. Fresh from his 78 day, 1,000 mile trek from John O’Groats to Lands’ End, he is one of a number of people and organisations being nominated for civic awards. Despite having to battle through storms Ciara … Read more
Liverpool’s future leaders sought
A drive to get more people from black and minority ethnic communities involved in civic and political leadership is under way in Liverpool. Operation Black Vote in partnership with Liverpool City Council has launched a unique Civic Leadership Programme to nurture Liverpool’s future leaders. It is designed to encourage people from black and minority ethnicity … Read more