Communities across Liverpool will come together this Saturday to stand against racism, challenge hate, and celebrate the city’s vibrant diversity. On Saturday 17 May 2025, 7pm, the iconic St George’s Hall will be the stage for Liverpool Rising Against Racism, an evening of music, spoken word and solidarity. The event brings together artists, campaigners, residents … Read more
Today, Wednesday 23rd April, Liverpool celebrates a powerful moment of inclusion and civic pride, as 50 people from across the world becomes British citizens in a special ceremony at St George’s Hall — held fittingly on St George’s Day.
Residents in a Liverpool community are coming together for an inspiring event designed to promote well-being, reduce social isolation and connect people with local services.
It will soon be easier than ever to print or copy at Liverpool’s libraries. Liverpool City Council is introducing a new system called Princh, which will allow users to: The system will be rolled out across Liverpool’s libraries next month. Keep an eye out for instructions both online and in libraries which will give simple, … Read more
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
Hosting the Eurovision Song Contest on behalf of Ukraine was a huge team effort for Liverpool City Council – involving hundreds of people, including a supported intern, Joe. Joe – who graduated yesterday from the Council’s Class of 2023 Supported Interns scheme – was a key part of the team working behind the scenes. He … Read more
Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, looks back at the unforgettable Eurovision 2023 Festival in Liverpool — a celebration of music, culture, and public health The curtains have closed on the record-breaking Eurovision 2023 finale, held in Liverpool. After a spectacular two-week celebration, the city and the world look back on this monumental cultural … Read more
Cleaner and safer streets’ and ‘better transport’ are just some of the things that residents told us they want to see in Liverpool. Over 900 people recently took the time to complete the council’s Our City, Your Say’ survey, in which we asked what people love about the city and what they think needs improving. … Read more
Liverpool is launching a six-week public consultation today (Friday, 9 July) to invite people and businesses to have their final say on the city’s 15-year Local Plan. Liverpool’s Local Plan sets out how the city would meet the challenges of a predicted population rise of 47,000 people, by creating 35,000 new homes and developing 370 … Read more
A raft of new events will take place as part of Liverpool’s Year of Writing (LYOW) thanks to a funding boost. Literacy events, workshops, a writing bus and writer’s boot camp will be just some of the activities for adults and children, all designed to improve literacy in the city and inspire through creativity. The … Read more
With 500 days to go until the FIG World Gymnastics Championships 2022 begin in Liverpool, Championship organisers are embracing the city region’s creativity with a new competition and ambassador. New ambassador Paul Curtis is the Liverpool City Region Artist of the Year, whose works have quickly become Liverpool icons. ‘For All Liverpool’s Liver Birds’ on … Read more
After just three weeks in the job we thought it was about time we got to know our new Mayor a little better. We put Mayor Joanne through the paces of our ‘top twenty’ quick-fire questions: 1. Where did you grow up? Netherley, except for a few months in Australia when I was 14. 2. What … Read more
METRO MAYOR LAUNCHES THE GOOD BUSINESS FESTIVAL YOUTH PROGRAMME AT KNOWSLEY SAFARI • Ground breaks on sustainable children’s garden supported by Chris Packham and Carla Marie Williams• Garden marks the launch of the Youth Summit and education programme for The Good Business Festival in July• Official event partners include Incredible Edible, Knowsley Safari, British Antarctic … Read more
Liverpool’s new Mayor and the City Region’s Metro Mayor will officially open one of the world’s healthiest buildings today (Friday, 21 May). The landmark building, The Spine, based in Paddington Village, has been designed according to the scientific and medical research principles established in the international WELL Standard to achieve WELL Platinum. It is on … Read more
A recruitment drive is under way for school crossing patrols in Liverpool. Liverpool has 68 school crossing sites, helping guide children across the road at the start and end of the school day – but there are 26 vacancies, meaning some sites are currently without a permanent member of staff. The council is working with … Read more
Jack Coutts, co-ordinator for the Liverpool City Region’s Dementia Action Week events programme, sets out what a dementia friendly Liverpool would look like and why it matters. What people with dementia need – and increasingly demand – is that the world which is shaped and run with the fit and able in mind, should also … Read more
As museums and galleries open up again from today, it’s going to be a massive week for culture in Liverpool. With new exhibitions, return of performances, and some major events, we’ve rounded up what’s coming up over the next few days. All of National Museums Liverpool’s venues are reopening from 18th May, and the team … Read more
Liverpool is set to make waves this summer, as cruise ships return to the city for the first time in 14 months. Cruise ships will once again be preparing to raise their anchors and welcome back UK passengers for short trips to Liverpool. On Monday 24 May, the Viking Venus – a brand new ship … Read more
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
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet met for its final session of the current municipal year this morning. Led one final time by outgoing Acting Mayor, Wendy Simon, here are just some of the decisions given the greenlight on what was a packed agenda: Funding from the Arts Council to support Liverpool’s cultural recovery The expansion of … Read more