Category: Local

Arts Council England has granted £680,000 to The Bluecoat as part of its Government-funded Capital Investment Programme. The Grade I listed arts establishment will use the capital investment to revamp and redesign its first floor café/bar, The Bistro, into a bigger, publicly accessible space for events and performances, along with a sound and lighting system… Continue reading £680,000 awarded to the Bluecoat from Arts Council England’s Capital Investment Programme

Liverpool City Region is set to host its biggest Pride event ever this summer, with Katrina, the former lead singer of Katrina and the Waves, announced as headline act. Katrina, who rose to fame in 1997 after winning the Eurovision Song Contest with “Love Shine a Light”, will perform on the main stage of the… Continue reading Eurovision winner Katrina announced as Pride in Liverpool headline artist

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse theatres have appointed Nathan Powell as their new Creative Director. Powell has a deep-rooted connection to Liverpool and a rich background in theatre making and arts leadership, bringing a wealth of experience and a commitment to diversity, inclusion and artist development. Powell has contributed to some of the theatres’ most ambitious… Continue reading New Creative Director for Liverpool Everyman & Playhouse Theatres

The Liverpool City Council has launched the ‘Reducing Parental Conflict’ program to help reduce frequent arguments between parents. Several studies have revealed the adverse consequences of parental conflict on children’s mental health. This program aims to provide support services to help parents reduce conflict and improve the quality of life for their children. It includes relationship… Continue reading Liverpool City Council is helping to reduce the harmful effects that parental conflict has on children

The Liverpool City Region is celebrating the first anniversary of hosting the Eurovision Song Contest, which drew attention to the region’s culture, music, sport, hospitality and warm welcome. While being unique, the event established that the Liverpool City Region is a destination of choice for national and international visitors. Currently, the visitor economy is worth… Continue reading BLOG: A partnership approach to tourism

Liverpool City Council has announced plans to host a new market in one of the city’s most iconic locations, and it is now inviting traders to participate in the event. The market will take place at St George’s Hall, a Grade I-listed neoclassical building. It will be held for the first time on Sunday 16… Continue reading Set out your stall at St George’s Hall!

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