Author: Paul Johnston

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… Continue reading Council Leader updates new Local Government Secretary on city’s ambitions

Liverpool City Council’s leader has issued an open letter to the newfound Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, expressing the council’s willingness to support the government’s mission for growth and change. The council has emphasized the city’s potential in the innovation of health and life sciences, the development of the north of the city, the innovation… Continue reading Liverpool’s message to the new Government: We stand ready to help you deliver

A celebration of nature is taking place in Liverpool’s Central Library in the form of a Butterfly Ball. Held in honor of the Botanicals exhibition, which will showcase nature-inspired artwork and historical prints, the event will be held on June 29th from 10am to 4.30pm. The free event is family-friendly and will feature insects and… Continue reading Calling all social butterflies young and small we are going to have a ball!

As Reverend Canon Dr Crispin Pailing prepares to step down from his role as Rector of Liverpool, he reflects on the changes he has seen in the city during his tenure. Pailing’s first visit to Liverpool was more than twenty years ago, but upon returning as Rector, he found the city to be completely transformed.… Continue reading BLOG: The Rector of Liverpool reflects on his time in the city

The city of Liverpool is gearing up for the upcoming General Election on July 4th, with an estimated 340,000 eligible voters. There are five parliamentary seats being contested including Liverpool Garston, Liverpool Riverside, Liverpool Walton, Liverpool Wavertree, and Liverpool West Derby. Additionally, there will be three council by-elections for the Broadgreen, Clubmoor East, and Fazakerley… Continue reading BLOG: Be prepared for the General Election!

On Thursday 4 July 2024, elections will be held in several constituencies in Liverpool. These include Liverpool Garston, Liverpool Riverside, Liverpool Walton, Liverpool Wavertree, and Liverpool West Derby. Additionally, voters in the Broadgreen, Clubmoor East, and Fazakerley North wards will be voting in three ward by-elections on the same day. To be able to participate… Continue reading All you need to know about the elections on 4 July

Liverpool City Council’s three-year intervention by the government has concluded, and the commissioners’ final report stated that the council is “a well-governed, improving organisation, with ambitious leaders who are committed to long-term change”. This assessment led to a recommendation that commissioners conclude their role on 9 June. Senior appointments were made in January, and responsibility… Continue reading Government intervention ends at Liverpool City Council

The SEND Local Offer Live event is back and set to take place at The Liverpool Guild of Students on Wednesday 3 July 2024 from noon-6pm. This annual event is a partnership between Liverpool City Council and LivPAC (Liverpool Parents And Cares) to support families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),… Continue reading Join Us for the SEND Local Offer Live 2024 on 3 July

Cunard has announced that its newest ship, Queen Anne, will have the City of Liverpool as its godparent in recognition of the long-lasting bond that exists between the company and its spiritual home. Liverpool was the birthplace of Cunard, and it had its first transatlantic crossing from there in July 1840. Additionally, the city served… Continue reading Cunard names City of Liverpool as Godparent of Queen Anne

The Pier Head in Liverpool is getting ready to host the naming ceremony for Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, which is expected to arrive on Monday, 3 June. The event will begin at 2.30 pm, with the ceremony commencing at 4 pm. With performances from Andrea Bocelli, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool… Continue reading Police to help keep visitors safe during Queen Anne event