Liverpool City Council’s Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has recently sent a letter to the new Local Government Secretary, Angela Rayner MP, updating them on the Council’s journey of improvement and outlining their ambitions for the city.
The Government intervention at Liverpool City Council was concluded in June 2024, as the Commissioners found that the Council was “a well-governed, improving organisation with ambitious leaders who are committed to long term change.” Cllr Robinson explains in his letter that the intention was not to shake off government intervention but rather to create an outstanding council delivering excellent services, and supporting the city to grow for the future.
To ensure the improvements are embedded fully, the Council established an Improvement and Assurance Board, chaired by Mike Cunningham, the previous lead Commissioner. This board was put in place to provide an effective “step down” from Commissioner-led intervention until March 2025. The Council hopes to continue with the non-statutory arrangements currently in place, without the need for further intervention.
Cllr Robinson also mentions the work of the Strategic Futures Panel, chaired by Mayor Steve Rotheram, which identified opportunities for development across an “arc of opportunity” in the north of the city centre, such as the need for substantial housing growth, innovation in health and life sciences, and radical reform of public services. Cllr Robinson and Mayor Rotheram remain committed to taking forward these recommendations and to make a significant contribution to the new government’s missions.
In conclusion, Cllr Robinson invites the new Local Government Secretary to visit Liverpool to see the opportunities first-hand and to discuss this with them in more detail. Liverpool is ready to make a significant contribution to the transformation of the UK, and they are excited about the differences the new government will make to their communities, growth, and future
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