New residential developments within Peel's Liverpool Waters regeneration zone will boost Liverpool's Commonwealth Games bid, according to Mayor Joe Anderson. The council leader believes regeneration initiatives in the north docklands, which also include projects like Everton Football Club's proposed new stadium, will make the city a prime candidate to host the multi-sports ... Read More...
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New grants to encourage participation in Commonwealth Games sports have been launched in Liverpool to mark Commonwealth Day 2017. Liverpool City Council is inviting non-profit organisations and community groups across the city to apply for bursaries of up to £500 for sporting initiatives. The aim of the project is to bankroll schemes which drive ... Read More...
Liverpool has confirmed its interest in hosting the 2022 Commonwealth Games following reports that Durban may be unable to stage the event. South Africa’s sports minister Fikile Mbalula has admitted that financial constraints could prevent the country from holding the tournament and Liverpool has positioned itself as a potential alternative. A Liverpool City ... Read More...