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Businesses across the Liverpool City Region are invited to a special event this May, offering an inspiring opportunity to see how partnering with The King’s Trust can make a real difference to youth employment in our communities. Taking place on Tuesday 14 May 2024 from 9.00am to 11.30am at Spaces, The Tea Factory, 82 Wood Street, Liverpool, L1 4DQ (map), this engaging partner information session will shine a light on the positive impact The King’s Trust is having by connecting […]

A ballot on the proposal to alter Liverpool’s Accommodation BID Levy to a £2 per night charge per occupied bedroom/apartment has now concluded that the proposal is approved. As such the charge will come into effect from 1st June 2025 on hotels or serviced accommodation which are subject to the levy (those businesses with a rateable value of £45,000 or above). The change was supported by 26 votes to 18 against on a 53% turnout. Liverpool City Council has now published […]

Liverpool City Council has officially been awarded Marmot City status, a national recognition of the city’s commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving wellbeing for every resident. The status was formally awarded by Professor Sir Michael Marmot, a leading figure in health equity, during a visit to the city on 23 April. Sir Michael visited Liverpool to highlight the city’s efforts to address the root causes of poor health including poverty, poor housing, low-paid and unstable employment, and unequal access […]

BBC Radio 1 has revealed an exciting first for Big Weekend 2025, which will take place in Sefton Park, Liverpool from Friday 23 May – Sunday 25 May. The festival will feature a performance from Radio 1 Anthems acts – celebrating iconic tracks and unforgettable moments from the past two decades of music. The headline Radio 1 Anthems acts are: Natasha Bedingfield – performing Friday 23 May Sugababes – performing Saturday 24 May Natasha Bedingfield says: “It’s a big deal […]

Liverpool’s historic venues—St George’s Hall, Liverpool Town Hall, and Croxteth Hall—have embarked on an exciting new chapter, uniting under a single brand: Liverpool City Halls. This rebranding initiative, launched on April 15, 2025, aims to celebrate the unique heritage of each hall while fostering a collective identity that resonates with the community. A Unified Legacy For centuries, these halls have been integral to Liverpool’s cultural and civic life, hosting events ranging from royal visits to community gatherings. Recognising their shared […]