A Liverpool studio’s aim to be one of the UK’s greenest has been rewarded with a prestigious rating from the UK film industry. The Depot, which has hosted numerous award-nominated TV productions, has been named as a ‘Very Good’ BAFTA Albert sustainable studio. The new accolade makes The Depot one of the leading net zero studios of its kind in the country in delivering its carbon-cutting commitments. Owned by Liverpool City Council and managed by the Film Office, The Depot […]
Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has welcomed Government plans to slash red tape for the hospitality sector in a boost for the city region’s vital visitor economy. Tourism is worth over £6bn a year to the city region economy, with 73,000 people employed in the visitor economy, in nearly 6,000 businesses. Plans include a landmark pilot that could see more alfresco dining and later opening hours in London, as the Mayor of London is granted new “call in” powers […]
Liverpool and Dublin have begun the process of reinvigorating their twinning agreement. A sister city arrangement was signed back in 1997 as a mark of the long and shared history between the two. Now, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, has visited Liverpool to meet with her counterpart Cllr Richard Kemp, Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, and Mayor of the Liverpool City Region, Steve Rotheram. They have discussed mutually beneficial ways in which the two cities can work together […]
Liverpool is rolling out the red carpet for film fans worldwide as Liverpool Film Office marks its 35th anniversary with a breathtaking new showreel, celebrating the region’s starring role on screen. Produced by award-winning Liverpool-based LA Productions and curated by renowned creative director Chris Bernard – whose debut film ‘Letter to Brezhnev’ premiered the same year the Film Office was founded – the showreel captures the magic of Liverpool City Region on film over the past 35 years in just […]
Thousands of fans from across the UK are set to flock to Liverpool this May as netball returns to the city with the North West’s top players taking to the court at the M&S Bank Arena. Here’s what to expect and how to get tickets. In one of the biggest events in the netballing year Manchester Thunder will meet Birmingham Panthers at 6.30pm in Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena on Sunday, May 18th and battle it out in a bid to […]
Club Liverpool, the influential ambassador network dedicated to bringing world-class conferences and events to the Liverpool City Region, is celebrating its 10th anniversary, having generated over £100 million for the Liverpool City Region economy. Since its inception a decade ago, the initiative, a partnership between the Liverpool Convention Bureau and ACC Liverpool, has successfully attracted more than 100 prestigious conferences and events, bringing 56,000 delegates to the region and showcasing Liverpool’s strengths on a global stage. Club Liverpool’s powerful network […]
Liverpool City Region is celebrating an unprecedented achievement with seven outstanding businesses named as finalists in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence – the highest number ever for the region. Showcasing the exceptional quality and diversity of tourism businesses across Liverpool, Southport, and the Wirral, the finalists highlight the region’s status as a world-class destination. Natalie Wyatt, Managing Director of Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership, said: “This record-breaking achievement reflects the incredible standards our tourism partners consistently deliver. From our […]
Liverpool City Council is calling on businesses across the city to have their say on a bold new vision for economic growth. The draft Inclusive Economic Growth Strategy: Liverpool 2040 is now open for consultation, offering businesses, voluntary and community organisations, and residents a unique opportunity to influence the city’s economic future. Co-designed with key partners and stakeholders, the strategy aims to create a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous Liverpool by 2040. The Council is now seeking feedback to ensure […]
Liverpool City Region and the Isle of Man have formalised their long-standing relationship with a comprehensive Cooperation Agreement aimed at boosting economic growth, tourism, and public services across both regions. The agreement, signed by Isle of Man Chief Minister Alfred Cannan MHK, Liverpool, City Council Leader Liam Robinson, and Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram, outlines collaborative efforts in six key areas: economic opportunities, tourism and cultural cooperation, transport connections, health services, infrastructure and sustainability, and education. “This agreement marks […]
Liverpool has officially retained its Purple Flag status for the 15th year in a row—recognising the city as one of the safest and most vibrant nightlife destinations in the UK. But what does that actually mean for a night out in Liverpool? In a new film, Managing Director of The Guide Liverpool, Jay Hynd meets John Hughes from Liverpool Nightlife CIC to explore the initiatives, partnerships, and people working behind the scenes to keep residents and visitors safe while enjoying […]