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The past year has proven to be exceptionally eventful for Liverpool, marked by significant occasions such as hosting the Prime Minister and government officials during the Labour Party conference, receiving visits from EU Ambassadors, and successfully staging popular events like the River of Light. These highlights underscore the city’s growing prominence on both the political and cultural stages.
Everton FC’s Hill Dickinson Stadium has rapidly gained a reputation as one of Europe’s premier new sporting venues. As fans settle into fresh match-day traditions, the council continues to collaborate closely with partners to refine traffic management systems around the stadium. These adjustments are driven by valuable input gathered from local businesses, residents, and supporter groups, aimed at improving overall accessibility and experience.
Throughout 2025, foundational work has been established for various transformative projects destined to reshape Liverpool’s landscape in the years ahead. Central to these plans is a waterfront strategy designed to strengthen the connection between the River Mersey and surrounding communities. In partnership with Mayor Steve Rotheram, there is a clear vision to rejuvenate north Liverpool by leveraging Everton FC’s stadium as a catalyst for regeneration. This ambitious initiative covers 174 hectares of brownfield land, extending from the riverbanks to the city’s Pumpfields and commercial hubs. Key projects include the Central Docks development—featuring a new urban park supported by a £55 million government grant, set to be completed by 2028—alongside a £1 billion development at King Edward Triangle and Liverpool’s first significant Grade A office project in ten years at Pall Mall. The North Docks area alone holds potential for over 17,500 new homes and five million square feet of commercial space over the next decade and a half.
Nearer to the heart of the city, approval has been granted for the initial phase of a new town development in North Liverpool, part of the Greatie Market/Scotland Road Regeneration Programme. This includes a wide-ranging new housing initiative featuring a Build to Rent scheme and affordable homes delivered by Torus. To enhance neighbourhood pride, an external enforcement team conducts hundreds of monthly patrols issuing fines for offences such as littering, dog fouling, waste mismanagement, and fly-tipping citywide. Additionally, street cleansing and refuse collection have been brought back under direct council management to boost operational efficiency. Over the next three years, £2.2 million will be invested to expand communal bin hubs in densely populated terraced housing areas, aiming to raise recycling rates.
Investment in community facilities remains a priority, with an initial commitment of £5.18 million to upgrade Lifestyles leisure centres. Improvements will include new gym equipment, refurbished receptions, enhanced 3G playing fields, and adventure activity installations. These efforts represent the first phase of a broader £30 million refurbishment programme planned through 2032, which will feature new youth hubs. Furthermore, £4.75 million is allocated to rejuvenate 23 playgrounds and several parks by adding benches, litter bins, and resurfacing pathways. Excitement is high about recent government funding secured for Everton, Norris Green, Newsham Park, and Speke as part of the ‘Pride in Place’ initiative, enabling community collaboration on projects like high street revitalisation, new youth spaces, and reclaiming derelict buildings — a level of investment not seen in the city for over 15 years.
Liverpool continues to aim high in the global events arena. A major announcement about a big event coming in 2027 is anticipated early next year, though details remain confidential for now. Plans are advancing for a festival linked to the five Euro 2028 matches hosted at Everton’s stadium. Additionally, Liverpool has submitted bids for the 2030 Artistic Gymnastics Championships and is part of the bid to host the Women’s World Cup in 2035. These ambitions highlight a dynamic future as the city cements its place on the world map for major sporting and cultural events.
Cllr Liam Robinson
Leader – Liverpool City Council
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