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The latest news and insights from across the Liverpool City Region, brought to you by the Liverpool City Region Destination Partnership team

April 2026

World-class circus acts to ‘Roll up!’ in Southport for May Bank Holiday Big Top Festival

Families will be given a unique chance to clown around, stilt walk and juggle...
14th Apr 26
Priya Dogra, CEO of Channel 4

Channel 4 CEO Priya Dogra to Speak at Creative Cities Convention in Liverpool

The Creative Cities Convention has announced that Priya Dogra, CEO of Channel 4, will...
14th Apr 26

Liverpool Ambassadors Recognised for Delivering £14.8m Economic Boost Through Major Conferences

Professionals across the Liverpool City Region are being encouraged to join a growing network...
14th Apr 26

‘Yes’ vote on Culture and Commerce Business Improvement District

Businesses in Liverpool have voted in favour of renewing and expanding the Culture and...
9th Apr 26

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...
8th Apr 26

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...
8th Apr 26
A family walking through woodland

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...
8th Apr 26

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...
8th Apr 26

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...
7th Apr 26

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...
7th Apr 26

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...
2nd Apr 26
March 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...
31st Mar 26

Accessible Weekend with family things to do in Liverpool City Region

Discovering Liverpool Together: An Accessible Family Weekend Adventure Planning a family weekend in Liverpool...
24th Mar 26

Liverpool to host groundbreaking multisport and culture festival

Liverpool’s historic waterfront will host a groundbreaking inclusive sport and culture event in May...
24th Mar 26

Accessibility Matters: 5 quick wins with Sue Harvey

True hospitality means creating an environment where everyone feels valued. Sue Harvey, Commercial Manager...
24th Mar 26
Liverpool Heritage Music Trail

Liverpool Celebrates a Decade of Beatles Legacy with Launch of City‑Wide Music Heritage Trail

As Beatles Legacy Group marks 10 years, a new Music Heritage Trail is launched...
24th Mar 26
Port Sunlight River Park montage

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR: EXPLORING PORT SUNLIGHT RIVER PARK

Perched on the Wirral waterfront with sweeping views across the Mersey, Port Sunlight River...
24th Mar 26

Accessibility Matters: 5 quick wins with Matt Pierri

Accessibility isn’t just a compliance checkbox, it’s a strategic business advantage. Improving accessibility creates...
23rd Mar 26

Accessibility Matters: 5 quick wins with Gillian Scotford

Accessibility: A Competitive Advantage, with Gillian Scotford, Director from AccessibleUK Creating inclusive experiences isn’t...
23rd Mar 26