Government intervention ends at Liverpool City Council

Government intervention ends at Liverpool City Council

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

Blog: Safety comes first for city’s new era of football stadia

Blog: Safety comes first for city’s new era of football stadia

While players and fans are enjoying the off-season in football, there is no rest for Liverpool City Council’s Building Control officers. Over the past year, the team has remained busy with the construction of the Anfield and Bramley Moore Dock stadiums. With an investment of several hundred million pounds, these world-class venues have been a… Continue reading Blog: Safety comes first for city’s new era of football stadia

Liverpool chairman ‘determined’ to see Premier League games played in USA

Liverpool chairman ‘determined’ to see Premier League games played in USA

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has expressed his ambition to see a Premier League match played in New York, as part of a proposal to take fixtures to a variety of locations across the world. FIFA is set to launch a working group to investigate enabling domestic games to be played overseas, a controversial idea that… Continue reading Liverpool chairman ‘determined’ to see Premier League games played in USA

Bumper seizure of counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes in Liverpool

Bumper seizure of counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council’s Alcohol and Tobacco Unit, in partnership with Merseyside Police, have confiscated thousands of pounds worth of counterfeit tobacco and vaping products this week as part of Operation Delilah – a national initiative focused on combatting the supply of illicit tobacco and vaping products. The seized products amounted to £5000 worth of illicit… Continue reading Bumper seizure of counterfeit cigarettes and illegal vapes in Liverpool

Sound! Liverpool’s music scene has new digital home

Sound! Liverpool’s music scene has new digital home

Liverpool’s music scene has been given a significant boost with the launch of Liverpoolmusiccity.com. The online platform has been designed to bring together musicians, businesses and creatives to make the most of the music scene in and around Liverpool. The website contains a comprehensive list of events, gigs, festivals and concerts taking place in and… Continue reading Sound! Liverpool’s music scene has new digital home

“Hall” aboard for St George’s Summer Market!

“Hall” aboard for St George’s Summer Market!

St. George’s Hall Market is set to showcase more than 80 of the best independent local businesses. The market will be held on Father’s Day, which is Sunday, June 16th, and visitors will be able to explore both the inside and outside of the hall where a range of goods will be sold. The visitors… Continue reading “Hall” aboard for St George’s Summer Market!

City scoops tourism Oscar for Eurovision

City scoops tourism Oscar for Eurovision

Liverpool has been awarded the “Outstanding Contribution to Tourism” prize at Visit England’s Excellence Awards 2024, making it one of the few entire cities to ever receive this award. Liverpool’s recognition for the hosting of last year’s Eurovision Song Contest is the latest in a series of national commendations. The acknowledgement of the challenging and… Continue reading City scoops tourism Oscar for Eurovision

A Celebration of Father’s Day

A Celebration of Father’s Day

Father’s Day will be celebrated in Liverpool at Anfield Crematorium. A commemorative service and period of reflection will be held on Sunday, June 16, between noon and 2pm, with the event delivered in partnership with Good Funeral Company. The crematorium chapel will open from 11am-noon for those who would like to take a moment of… Continue reading A Celebration of Father’s Day

Join Us for the SEND Local Offer Live 2024 on 3 July

Join Us for the SEND Local Offer Live 2024 on 3 July

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

Wavertree Junior Parkrun celebrates 5th birthday

Wavertree Junior Parkrun celebrates 5th birthday

Over 2,000 children have participated in the Wavertree Park junior parkrun, which has recently marked its 5th anniversary. The event, which consists of a 2km route, has taken place 182 times since it was first introduced in 2019. Participants have completed the course around 15,000 times with the aid of community volunteers who help organise… Continue reading Wavertree Junior Parkrun celebrates 5th birthday