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09 Apr 2026

‘Yes’ vote on Culture and Commerce Business Improvement District

Businesses in Liverpool have voted in favour of renewing and expanding the Culture and Commerce Business Improvement District. A ballot on the proposal has now concluded with the result that the proposal is approved. As such the expanded district will come into effect from 1st June 2026 covering business premises in the waterfront, cultural and commercial areas of the city which are subject to a levy to support promotional activities and other support for the areas by the Liverpool BID […]

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08 Apr 2026

Halton Maintains Strong Spring Momentum With Ongoing Events Across Widnes and Runcorn

Halton is continuing to see strong spring momentum as a busy programme of events runs across Widnes and Runcorn, helping to boost footfall and strengthen the borough’s profile as a culture‑ and events‑led destination within the Liverpool City Region. With longer days and improving weather encouraging people to spend more time out and about, April is bringing a steady stream of theatre, live music, exhibitions, workshops and family attractions to venues and town centres across Halton. The ongoing programme is […]

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08 Apr 2026

Spotlight on what makes St Helens Borough special key to UK Town of Culture bid

The story of Liverpool City Region’s St Helens Borough will be the focus of a year of events that chart the borough’s industrious past and impressive living heritage, its community of hard-working people who are grounded, gritty and full of heart and a place of huge potential which is reaching for greatness again. This all blends together for St Helens Borough’s bid for UK Town of Culture 2028, which is a nationwide competition which could bring in more than £3 […]

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08 Apr 2026

Sefton publishes new ten year Visitor Economy plan to boost Borough

Sefton Council has launched a new ten year Visitor Economy Strategy, giving the Borough’s incredible Tourism sector an ambitious blueprint as one of the UK’s leading coastal destinations. The strategy’s main goal is to grow Sefton’s visitor economy by 30% before 2030 by significantly strengthening Sefton’s growing national profile, as well as driving economic growth across its numerous towns and communities. Stunning Sefton’s stunning coastline, internationally renowned golf offer and flagship visitor events like the Grand National, Air Show and […]

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08 Apr 2026

Southport Pier Has Seen Whole Community United Behind £20m Restoration, Says Silcock Leisure Group

Silcock Leisure Group has welcomed the news that the £20 million restoration of Southport Pier has been given the go-ahead by the Government. The Growth Mission Fund panel has now given its full approval to the business case submitted by Sefton Council for the full repair of the cherished local landmark. Opened in August 1860, Southport Pier is the oldest iron pier in the country. Its length of 1,108 metres (3,635 feet) makes it the second-longest in Great Britain, after […]

Media / News

07 Apr 2026

Wirral Met College to Launch New Employer‑Led Employability Programme, Wirral Works

Wirral Met College will officially launch Wirral Works, a new employer‑led employability programme designed to connect local people with real job opportunities across the Wirral, at a launch event taking place on Wednesday 15 April. Wirral Works brings together local employers, training provision and tailored support to help adults aged 19 and over who are unemployed or economically inactive gain the skills, confidence and experience needed to move into sustainable employment. The launch event is aimed at employers, partners, stakeholders […]

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07 Apr 2026

THANKS FOR YOUR FEEDBACK FROM THE LIVERPOOL CITY REGION TOURISM SUMMIT 2026

If one message came through louder than any microphone on the day, it was this: the voices of our visitor economy matter. Your feedback following the Liverpool City Region Tourism Summit 2026 has been thoughtful, constructive and incredibly valuable, and we want to take a moment to share the feedback we received with you. Attendees celebrated the scale and significance of the tourism sector, along with a renewed clarity around the direction of the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership. Many […]

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02 Apr 2026

VisitEngland Reps Visit Wirral to Further Showcase Coastal Highlights as Part of National Spring Campaign

VisitEngland visited Wirral last week as part of its new Domestic North West Coastal Campaign, designed to encourage more people to explore the region’s coastline ahead of the spring break season. The visit formed part of wider national activity to spotlight stand‑out coastal destinations across England. Wirral was selected for its mix of beaches, independent businesses, and visitor experiences spanning New Brighton, Wallasey and surrounding areas. As part of the visit, Wirral was hosted by VisitEngland’s Regional Lead for the […]

Media / News

31 Mar 2026

LJLA tops airport ‘on time’ league table as it gears up for the Easter getaway

Latest figures released by the Civil Aviation Authority show that in 2025 Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LJLA) had the best on time performance record of any UK airport, with 81% of flights operating within 15 minutes of their scheduled departure time. The 2025 figure is a 5% improvement upon its 2024 performance and 8% higher than the UK airport’s average. This latest news comes as the airport prepares for the busiest weekend of the year so far, as passengers take […]

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26 Mar 2026

Vive la Birkenhead – The Paul O’Grady Story — Major Retrospective Exhibition. “This free exhibition will be Paul’s gift to his hometown”

A major exhibition delving into the private archive of Paul O’Grady, revealing his life both in front of and behind the cameras, will open in his hometown of Birkenhead at the end of this year. The Paul O’Grady Story will be a free exhibition at the Williamson Art Gallery, opening 4 December 2026. 4th December 2026 – Late 2027 Image Credit: © Nicky Johnston The exhibition, which includes a wider community and participation programme, offers the first glimpse into Paul’s […]

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