Author: Paul Johnston

As Liverpool Music Month begins, Kev McManus, Liverpool’s Head of UNESCO City of Music, reflects on a landmark moment five years ago when the city took a pioneering role in reviving the events industry amid the Covid pandemic. This period marked a significant chapter in Liverpool’s rich musical heritage, emphasizing once again the city’s deep… Continue reading BLOG: Five years since ‘The First Dance’ during the pandemic

Liverpool City Council has announced a commitment to leverage its considerable purchasing power to foster a fairer, cleaner, and more resilient urban environment. Managing an annual expenditure of over £860 million, the council is in a unique position to influence positive outcomes through strategic investment decisions. The recently introduced Sustainable Procurement Strategy is intended to… Continue reading Pledge to use spending power to drive positive change

British luxury cruise operator Cunard is preparing for an unprecedented event that will bring together all four of its iconic ships in one location for the first time ever. Scheduled for 16 May 2028, the Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, and Queen Anne will assemble on the River Mersey in Liverpool. This historic… Continue reading Cunard’s Four Queens to sail into Liverpool in 2028

Three additional council libraries have recently been enhanced to offer face-to-face assistance for residents requiring support with accessing various council services. Alongside the existing locations that already provide in-person appointments for intricate queries, staff at Norris Green, Allerton, Parklands, and Garston libraries are now available to assist individuals with several tasks. Library personnel at these… Continue reading Improving access to council services – right in the heart of our communities

Liverpool has appointed the inaugural Chair of a Pride in Place Neighbourhood Board, marking a significant step in community-led development within the city. Reverend Philip Saltmarsh, who serves as the Rector of Speke, will lead the board for the Speke East area. His role involves assembling a team of local community members and stakeholders to… Continue reading Decision-making in local hands: Speke East names Pride in Place Chair

Liverpool City Council has joined the newly established Merseyside Antisocial Behaviour Partnership, which brings together more than 20 key organisations from across the region. This coalition represents the first formal commitment among community safety stakeholders to implement a coordinated, multi-agency approach that leverages a wide array of tools and powers designed to protect victims, bolster… Continue reading New antisocial Behaviour partnership launched

A minute of silence is scheduled to take place outside Liverpool Town Hall to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. This observance will occur on Wednesday, 15 April, precisely at 3:06 pm—the moment when the tragic football match was halted—honoring the memory of the 97 individuals who lost their lives. Following the period… Continue reading Liverpool to mark 37th anniversary of Hillsborough

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is poised to endorse a new initiative involving an £11.8 million annual fund aimed at assisting households experiencing financial crises. This fund, named the Crisis and Resilience Fund, is introduced by the Government as a successor to the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments, and is expected to be operational… Continue reading New approach to supporting people in crisis in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council is set to recommend several individuals and organisations for civic awards at their upcoming meeting on Wednesday, 1 April 2026. Among the honours to be bestowed is the Freedom Roll of Associations, also known as the Freedom of the City, which stands as the highest civic accolade the city can grant. This… Continue reading Civic honour nominations to be considered

Businesses in Liverpool have overwhelmingly supported the renewal and expansion of the Culture and Commerce Business Improvement District (BID), following the conclusion of a recent ballot. The approval means that the extended BID will officially begin from June 1, 2026. This extension will include a broader range of business premises located in the waterfront, cultural,… Continue reading ‘Yes’ vote on Culture and Commerce Business Improvement District