No more violence. No more turning a blind eye. No more innocent lives ruined. That’s the clear message from Leaders of the Liverpool City Region after a horrendous spate of violent crime which resulted in innocent victims being murdered, including a 9-year-old child who was gunned down in her own home. In response to these … Read more
All road crash victims are to be remembered in a special ceremony in Liverpool. Located at the Lady Chapel, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral, St James Mount, Liverpool L1 7A. RoadPeace North West, the road crash victims charity, is inviting those who have been bereaved or injured through road crashes, together with those who support them, to … Read more
Following the shocking news that a 9-year-old girl was shot dead in her home in Dovecot last night, Liverpool’s Assistant Mayor, Councillor Frazer Lake has issued the following statement. “I am horrified and heartbroken about what has happened to this young girl – her life has been taken far too soon in the most horrific … Read more
Liverpool City Council has appointed a new interim Chief Executive, Theresa Grant OBE.
A new consultation has launched which is asking visitors to Liverpool’s Croxteth Hall and Country Park their views on ways to generate income from the historic site. It costs more than £1 million each year to maintain the Hall and green spaces that surround it, and with increasing financial pressures on the city council, it … 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
Liverpool will be a temporary home to five stunning globes promoting racial justice. The large globes make up The World Reimagined, a ground-breaking, UK-wide art education project aimed at understanding the transatlantic slave trade and the city’s role in it. Ten large globe structures will make up a free public art trail across the Liverpool … Read more
A DOCTOR, faith leader and charity fundraiser who has touched the lives of many is to be made a ‘Citizen of Honour’ in a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday, 10 August. Dr Shiv Pande MBE, who has lived in the city for five decades, started his career as a surgeon at Broadgreen … Read more
One of the country’s leading figures in women’s health is coming to Liverpool to find out more about how the city is tackling the gender health gap. Dame Lesley Regan – the country’s first National Ambassador for Women’s Health – will visit the city on Thursday (4 August) and meet with Liverpool’s Cabinet Member for … Read more
An independent report into how Liverpool City Council handled the renewal of its electricity contract has today been made public. The report from the International accountancy firm Mazars – published this morning – was requested by the Mayor of Liverpool and the Government-appointed Commissioners to understand why the council was unable to secure a fixed … Read more
In a week when all eyes have been on whether Liverpool will get the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest, the city’s UNESCO Head of Music Kev McManus gives us the lowdown on the next big music event in our city. The return of LIMF this weekend. It looks different but it is still … 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
A 22-year-old student, Megan Allan, has been announced as the winner of The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) ‘Worldpool’ artwork competition – with her work to go on display at the M&S Bank Arena during the event, which begins in 100 days-time. Having loved art at school, but putting her hobby on pause for … Read more
After visiting the brand new Shakespeare North Playhouse, Liverpool’s Culture Director, Claire McColgan MBE was inspired to write about how culture-led regeneration continues to lead the way. People talk about culturally led regeneration in terms of glib places around the country vying for a shiny thing to brighten up a high street or to halt … 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
The killer of 12-year-old schoolgirl Ava White has been sentenced to a minimum of 13 years in prison. Ava died in November last year after being stabbed in the city centre, after the Christmas lights switch-on event. Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, has responded to today’s decision: “The family and friends of Ava White are … Read more
Liverpool will be showcasing its libraries service to library professionals from across the UK at a major conference this week. Taking place on 7 and 8 July in the Exhibition Centre, it will be a wonderful opportunity for Liverpool’s libraries team to show off our amazing 19 locations and shout about the great service we … Read more
