Cultural organisations helped boost Liverpool’s economy by around £27 million in one year according to a new report. The Social Impact of the Arts in Liverpool 2015/16 research highlights that the cash came from a range of sources including inward investment and attracting millions of visitors. The research focuses on 36 organisations which ... Read More...
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The UK’s first ever theatre with a revolving auditorium is being lined up for Liverpool as part of plans for a new 'Ten Streets' creative district. The proposed 'stage-around' performance space forms part of the multi-million pound vision for the area which is being unveiled today (2 February). Based on a successful venue ... Read More...
Liverpool is to receive more than 400,000 euros after being named one of 10 ‘heritage role model’ destinations in Europe. The money will be used to help residents and tourists engage more with the city’s unique assets and Mercantile World Heritage Site (WHS). Liverpool City Council successfully bid for the Horizon 2020 ... Read More...
Liverpool’s green spaces could be maintained and preserved by a Parks Trust in the future if new recommendations are carried forward. The move, which would ‘free the open spaces from financial constraints the city council faces’, has been suggested in a report by the Strategic Green and Open Spaces Review Board. The ... Read More...
A “breath-taking” plot of land in North Liverpool is to be turned into a new park for visitors to enjoy. Work will get underway on the site, bordering Kirkdale railway station, as £50,000 of funding has been allocated for the green space. The plot, which consists of woodland and grassed areas with ... Read More...
Community groups and organisations could be given funding to start new environmental improvement projects and activities. A total of £20,000 is being made available by Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson for initiatives such as litter picking in parks and green spaces or planting in grot spots. Not for profit groups, civic organisations, ... Read More...
Liverpool ‘Friends’ and other community groups will be able to apply for a share of £20,000 as part of a drive to keep city parks clean and tidy. The funding pot, announced by Liverpool City Council, will be used to support activities to reduce litter in the parks and other environmental ... Read More...
Professor Phil Redmond will chair a new Cultural Partnership to help put the whole Liverpool City Region on the map as a cultural hub of the North. The UK City of Culture head and Mersey TV founder will lead the initiative as it aims to build on the creative success Liverpool ... Read More...
Liverpool will play host to “the most in depth look at The Jam there has ever been” this summer when a new exhibition heads to the city. The waterfront’s iconic Cunard Building will host the display, curated by band frontman Paul Weller’s sister Nicky, Russell Reader and Den Davis. ‘About the Young ... Read More...
Budding footballers could benefit from new facilities around Liverpool as the city council has teamed up with sporting organisations to invest £17 million. The local authority, the FA, Sport England and the Premier League are planning to fund the creation of four football ‘hubs’ to increase participation and drive up the ... Read More...