Author: Paul Johnston

An independent review concerning the planning and management of the Liverpool FC Victory Parade held on 26 May 2025 was published today. This comprehensive assessment emphasizes the cooperation between Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police, medical responders, security teams, and emergency services. Despite facing unprecedented crowd sizes and various difficulties, the strong, established partnerships were crucial… Continue reading Independent review published into city’s parade planning

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a proposed budget that plans to invest an additional £100 million into local services over the next year. A significant portion of this increase, approximately £90 million, will be directed towards demand-driven areas such as adult social care, Children’s Services, and homelessness support, aiming to assist the city’s most vulnerable… Continue reading £100 million additional investment in services in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council plans to significantly increase its workforce to address the challenges present in the city’s private rental housing sector. This action aligns with the council’s existing Selective Licensing scheme, which mandates that all privately rented properties within certain designated areas must obtain a license. The scheme covers 46,000 rented homes and ensures that… Continue reading Landlord Licensing team to be expanded to tackle poor private rented housing conditions

Liverpool and the City Region are gearing up for one of their most significant presences yet at MIPIM 2026, the foremost global real estate event, with plans to showcase investment opportunities totaling £11 billion. From March 9 to 13, the region will be represented by 30 organisations alongside city officials in Cannes, highlighting a range… Continue reading Liverpool City Region to take to the stage at world’s largest development event

Sefton Park’s Palm House is commemorating two significant milestones in 2026 with a vibrant lineup of events designed to celebrate its remarkable heritage and engage the community in shaping its future. The iconic Liverpool structure, originally opened in 1896, reaches an impressive 130 years, while also marking 25 years since its revitalization and reopening in… Continue reading Palm House marks anniversaries

Liverpool China Partnership has announced that Chinese firm Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) has chosen Liverpool to establish its first European headquarters. This development is considered a significant achievement for the city’s advanced manufacturing industry. The announcement was made on 29 January 2026 during a UK trade mission to China, positioning Liverpool as the key location… Continue reading The ‘Chery’ on the cake – Liverpool China Partnership welcomes automotive announcement

Council Leader Cllr Liam Robinson has highlighted the significance of vehicle manufacturer Chery Commercial Vehicles (CCV) choosing Liverpool as the location for its European headquarters. This decision represents a pivotal advancement in the city’s ongoing relationship with China. Liverpool’s deep-rooted Chinese community and its long history in vehicle production form the foundation of this new… Continue reading BLOG: ‘A new era’ – automotive HQ announcement welcomed by Council Leader

Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) is preparing to open its inaugural European headquarters in Liverpool, marking a major development for the city’s advanced manufacturing landscape. This strategic move places the Liverpool city region at the heart of Europe’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle industry. The new facility will serve as the central base for… Continue reading Liverpool secures Chinese automotive firm’s first European HQ

This week, a cultural festival took place in Việt Nam to celebrate the new twinning relationship between Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City. The event, organized in partnership with the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the British Council, marked the launch of a long-term City2City Partnership aimed at fostering collaboration between… Continue reading Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City mark twinning partnership with cultural festival

Liverpool commemorated international Holocaust Memorial Day this year with a solemn Service of Remembrance. The occasion also marked the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, honoring the memory of all victims of the Holocaust alongside those affected by more recent genocides in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and Darfur. This act of collective remembrance aimed to… Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Liverpool