Category: Local

The Liverpool City Region’s six councils are joining forces with the Combined Authority in an innovative approach to boost the city’s worldwide attraction and promote its unique cultural offer. The partnership will be chaired by former Director-General of the BBC, Tony Hall and will position the region as a major events capital. The aim is… Continue reading A pioneering partnership for Liverpool City Region’s tourism sector

Liverpool has been chosen to launch a new service to support people who have lost a loved one. FuneralExperts.com, a free advice service from Liverpool City Council and Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will offer support via phone and online. The service gives relatives time and space to choose the right funeral directors for… Continue reading Liverpool is to be the first city in the UK to trial a free bereavement advice service

Liverpool City Council will have its powers handed back in June 2024 when the Commissioner-led intervention officially ends. This follows the publication of Max Caller’s Best Value report into the council in 2021, which resulted in significant negative media attention. Cllr Liam Robinson, the Council Leader, reflected on how tough the last three years have… Continue reading BLOG: ‘Our ambition is to deliver some of the best services in the country’

Liverpool City Centre recently paid tribute to a legendary busker, Peter Mickle, who was popularly known as Pete the Busker. Pete was easily recognised by his trademark top hat, bright suits, and plastic guitar outside Boots on Church Street, where he played for more than 20 years. Sadly, he passed away in August last year,… Continue reading Plaque unveiled in tribute to legendary busker

Liverpool City Council’s Lead Commissioner, Mike Cunningham, has announced that their final report has recommended the end of Commissioner-led intervention in June. The report suggests a Statutory Assurance and Improvement Board should take the reins, following successes over the last 18 months. The recommendations were made after much consideration with the need to balance the… Continue reading BLOG: ‘We feel confident recommending a hand back of our remaining powers’

Liverpool City Council has appointed Cllr Sam East as its new Cabinet Member for Housing. He was formerly Assistant Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Communities, and Streetscene. Cllr Sarah Doyle, who had held the position since 2021, has taken a 12-month sabbatical. Cllr Liam Robinson, the Council Leader, thanked Cllr Doyle for her remarkable efforts on… Continue reading New Cabinet Member for Housing

Liverpool City Council has formed a group of young people, known as ‘Young Inspectors’, to ensure youth organisations are working towards the betterment of young people, and they’re looking to add more people to their project. Their responsibilities include giving advice on whether provisions are safe, and whether organisations are doing their part in prioritising… Continue reading Young people invited to help shape services them

Liverpool City Council is set to regain all of its powers in June 2024, as the Commissioner-led intervention comes to an end. Government Commissioners have written to Michael Gove MP, Secretary of State, stating that the council is “a well-governed, improving organisation, with ambitious leaders who are committed to long term change”. They added that… Continue reading Commissioner-led intervention to end in June

Peter Searby passed away at the age of 93. He began his career as a teacher before later becoming a lecturer in history at the University of Cambridge and a fellow of Fitzwilliam College. There he authored A History of the University of Cambridge, Vol. III, 1750-1870, a comprehensive account of the university’s growth during… Continue reading Peter Searby obituary

Liverpool is set to host the Beckett: Unbound 2024 festival, a multi-arts event dedicated to the works of Samuel Beckett, curated by actor Adrian Dunbar. The event will see four specially commissioned productions come together across various venues, one of which will feature inmates from HMP Liverpool. The event takes place in The Reservoir in… Continue reading ‘An exceptional experience’: Adrian Dunbar to curate Samuel Beckett festival in Liverpool