Liverpool residents wanting to cut down on alcohol can get free expert support through a new app that promotes a healthier lifestyle. The ‘Lower My Drinking’ app is part of a new campaign urging people to “Rethink Your Drink.” The app is available to anyone living or working in Liverpool. It offers expert advice tailored … Read more
Liverpool’s Chinatown is set to be a festival of colour and sound this month as it welcomes the Year of the Rabbit. Taking place on Sunday 22 January, the FREE celebrations of Europe’s oldest Chinese community will include the traditional dragon, lion and unicorn parades, firecracker displays, family workshops, Tai Chi demonstrations, live music performances, … Read more
There’s a festive takeover at St George’s Hall as the venue gets into the Christmas spirit – inside and out! The season will get under way with the return of the popular Christmas markets on Saturday (19 November), which will see dozens of festive cabins located on St George’s Hall plateau and along William Brown … Read more
The afterglow of Liverpool’s River of Light is burning bright with the event once again boosting the local economy. Across 17 nights, more than 250,000 people – a record number to visit the trail – headed to the city centre to enjoy the free outdoor trail which was organised by Liverpool City Council’s award-winning Culture … Read more
It’s been one year since filming in Liverpool was given a huge boost with the opening of the city’s very own film studios. The Depot officially launched just over 12 months ago, in an ambitious move to meet the increasing demand from production companies wanting to film in the city. The two 20,000 square feet … Read more
After a ‘splashing’ summer holiday success, free swimming for kids is back for the October half term. From Monday 24 to Sunday 30 October, children aged 16 and under will be able to swim for free at all seven Lifestyles pool, which are: Alsop Aquatics at Wavertree Austin Rawlinson Ellergreen Everton Park Garston Park Road … Read more
There’s just one week to go until Liverpool’s Waterfront is illuminated once again with an incredibly popular FREE outdoor art gallery. For 17 nights from Friday 21 October to Sunday 6 November, River Of Light will play host to a series of artworks created by local, national and international artists – all on the theme … Read more
The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 has announced a free, interactive Fan Zone to be hosted in the Exhibition Centre Liverpool (Hall A) at the M&S Bank Arena for the duration of the Championships, which begin on 29 October and run until 6 November. The Fan Zone, which is open to both ticket holders and … Read more
FILMING has just wrapped on the latest production to receive vital investment from Liverpool Film Office’s Film and TV Production Fund. The Family Pile is a brand new ITV prime-time comedy set in Liverpool and tells the story of four sisters who have lost their parents and are packing up the family home to sell. … Read more
Liverpool has officially submitted its bid to host the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. This is the first phase of the bidding process, and the successful cities to make the shortlist will be announced on BBC Radio 2 on Friday by the European Broadcasting Union. Assistant Mayor and Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy, … Read more
There are just days to go before Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) returns with more than 100 artists playing at more than 15 venues across the city centre. Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July, this year’s festival is a mix of free events and ticketed gigs which will see household names such … Read more
It may only be July, but the Culture Liverpool team is already facilitating festive plans for the city centre. A report which is due to be considered at next week’s Cabinet meeting (Friday 22 July), seeks approval to award contracts to two separate external operators who will oversee two different city locations. This follows a … Read more
Nearly £1 million is to be invested in Liverpool’s markets following a public consultation to shape the future of the service. As part of Liverpool City Council’s improvement journey to reach out and listen to residents, in October 2021 we shone the spotlight on the city’s markets offer. Members of the public were asked ‘why … Read more
Youngsters are being encouraged to dive into a brand new Lifestyles initiative which will keep them active over the summer holidays, and won’t cost them a penny! From Wednesday 20 July, children aged 16 and under will be able to swim for free at all seven Lifestyles pools, seven days a week. The locations are: … Read more
Two Olympians, a Special Olympics champion and five community heroes will take part in the Queen’s Baton Relay when it arrives in Liverpool next week. On Monday 18 July the city will welcome the relay which aims to bring together communities during the build up to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which starts with the … Read more
A Liverpool City Council cultural project has scooped a sought-after national broadcast accolade. Statues Redressed took gold in last night’s Broadcast Digital Awards in the Best Content Partnership or AFP category, pipping the likes of ITV’s Cooking With The Stars, Channel 4’s Cook Clever Waste Less and BT’s FA Disability Cup coverage to the title. … Read more
A key part of Liverpool City Council’s improvement journey is reaching out and listening to our residents; as part of that initiative we have had some great feedback which has led to some changes which will hopefully raise fitness levels, without putting an extra squeeze on finances. Residents told us they can’t afford gym membership … Read more
The UK’s largest free ‘Maker’ community festival is returning to Liverpool’s Central Library. Taking place from 9am to 5pm on Saturday 2 July, Liverpool MakeFest is an annual one-day art, science, digital and technology fusion festival that takes place throughout the library. It includes exhibitions, demonstrations, debates, workshops, and hands-on activities which aim to introduce … Read more
The already-packed Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) programme has expanded with more than 60 acts added to the line-up. Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July, the festival has a new look for 2022 as it becomes a multi-venue, city centre event with the aim of boosting Liverpool’s music sector which has suffered … Read more
A special commemoration service will take place in Liverpool this week to remember and celebrate inspirational trans-pioneer, April Ashley. The private event takes place on Thursday at St George’s Hall and will see the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Roy Gladden, and Assistant Mayor, Councillor Harry Doyle, join some of April’s closest friends and family … Read more