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Road crash victims remembered at special ceremony

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

City council issues statement following the untimely death of a 9-year-old girl

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 submits Eurovision bid

Liverpool waterfront

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

Independent report into council’s electricity contract published

An elevated image of the Liver and Cunard Buildings

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

BLOG: LIMF is a real celebration of our city’s music venues and their staying power

LIMF crowd shot

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

Winning artwork marks 100 days to World Gymnastics Championships

Male gymnast mid-air with the words '100 days to go' over written.

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

BLOG: If all the world could be Prescot…

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

Christmas (plans) comes early for Liverpool

Night image of St George's Hall with Christmas market stalls on the plateau

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

Liverpool’s Batonbearers announced

The Queen's Baton Relay logo which shows a woman holding the Baton aloft

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

Mayor Joanne responds to the sentencing of Ava White’s murderer

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