History of Liverpool in Timeline

Liverpool is a port city and metropolitan borough in Merseyside, England, located on the Mersey Estuary, 178 miles northwest of London. It is the fifth largest city in the United Kingdom, with a population of 496,770. It serves as the administrative, cultural, and economic hub of the Liverpool City Region, which has a population exceeding 1.5 million.

1900: Liverpool holds the Welsh national Eisteddfod

In 1900, Liverpool held Europe's largest music and poetry event, the Welsh national Eisteddfod.

1901: Meccano and Hornby Model Railways

In 1901, Liverpool inventor Frank Hornby produced Meccano and Hornby Model Railways.

1901: Construction of Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse

In 1901, the Stanley Dock Tobacco Warehouse was constructed, and at the time, it was the world's largest building in terms of area.

1901: Date should not repeat 1901

Previous dates should not be repeated

1901: Sir Edward Elgar dedicates his Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 to the Liverpool Orchestral Society

Sir Edward Elgar dedicated his Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 to the Liverpool Orchestral Society in 1901, and the piece had its first performance in the city.

1902: First British Nobel Prize

In 1902, the first British Nobel Prize was awarded to Ronald Ross, professor at the School of Tropical Medicine.

1904: Construction of the Anglican Cathedral begins

In 1904, construction began on the Anglican Cathedral, which would become the largest Cathedral in Britain and the fifth largest in the world.

September 1908: Earliest snowfall recorded in Liverpool

The earliest snowfall historically occurred on September 10, 1908.

1908: Bluecoat Chambers acts as a centre for arts in Liverpool

Since 1908, the Bluecoat Chambers has served as a centre for arts in Liverpool.

1910: G. Melville Richards

In 1910, G. Melville Richards, a pioneer of scientific toponymy in Wales, was born.

1914: Establishment of the Liverpool Talmudical College

The Liverpool Talmudical College existed from 1914 until 1990.

1916: Birth of Gerald Hanley

Novelist Gerald Hanley, the brother of James Hanley, was born in Liverpool in 1916.

June 1919: Race Riots in Liverpool

In June 1919, racial riots occurred in Liverpool, where colonial soldiers and sailors from Africa and India were attacked by whites due to competition for jobs and housing.

1919: Birth of June Bhatia (Helen Forrester)

June Bhatia, pen name Helen Forrester, known for her books about her childhood in Liverpool, was born in 1919.

1919: Housing Act

The Housing Act of 1919 led to the construction of mass council housing across Liverpool during the 1920s and 1930s.

December 1927: Least sunshine hours recorded in Liverpool

In December 1927, Liverpool recorded its lowest amount of sunshine on record, with 16.5 hours.

1929: Liverpool holds the Welsh national Eisteddfod

In 1929, Liverpool held Europe's largest music and poetry event, the Welsh national Eisteddfod.

1930: First Provincial Airport

In 1930, Liverpool was the site of Britain's first provincial airport.

1931: Liverpool's population reaches all-time high

At the 1931 United Kingdom census, Liverpool's population reached an all-time high of 846,302. Following this peak, in response to central government policy, the Council authority of Liverpool then built and owned large several 'new town' council estates in the suburbs within Liverpool's metropolitan area. Tens of thousands of people were systematically relocated to new housing in areas such as Halton, Knowsley, St Helens, Sefton, Wirral, Cheshire West and Chester, West Lancashire, Warrington and as far as North Wales.

February 1932: Driest month on record in Liverpool

The driest month on record in Liverpool was February 1932, with 0.9 mm (0.035 in) of rain.

1932: Birth of Beryl Bainbridge

Novelist Beryl Bainbridge was born in Liverpool in 1932.

1933: British Interplanetary Society Founded

In 1933, the British Interplanetary Society was founded in Liverpool by Phillip Ellaby Cleator.

1934: Dinky Toys

In 1934, Liverpool inventor Frank Hornby produced Dinky Toys.

1935: James Hanley publishes The Furys

In 1935, James Hanley published The Furys, the first in a sequence of five loosely autobiographical novels about working-class life in Liverpool.

1935: Birth of J. G. Farrell

J. G. Farrell, a novelist of Irish descent known for his historical fiction, was born in Liverpool in 1935.

1939: J. G. Farrell leaves Liverpool

J. G. Farrell left Liverpool at the outbreak of war in 1939.

1945: Date should not repeat 1945

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1945: Death of Harold Edward Bindloss

The prolific writer of adventure novels, Harold Edward Bindloss, who was born in Liverpool, died in 1945.

1950: Helicopter Service

From 1950 to 1951, the world's first scheduled passenger helicopter service ran between Liverpool and Cardiff.

1951: Helicopter Service

From 1950 to 1951, the world's first scheduled passenger helicopter service ran between Liverpool and Cardiff.

1951: Festival of Britain

In June 2014, Prime Minister David Cameron launched the International Festival for Business in Liverpool, the world's largest business event in 2014, and the largest in the UK since the Festival of Britain in 1951.

1952: Liverpool Twinned with Cologne

In 1952, Liverpool was twinned with Cologne, Germany, a city which also suffered severe aerial bombing during the war.

August 1956: Wettest month on record in Liverpool

The wettest month on record in Liverpool was August 1956, which recorded 221.2 mm (8.71 in) of rain.

1962: Construction of the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral begins

In 1962, construction began on the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, which is known for breaking the traditional longitudinal design.

1964: Gerald Hanley co-writes life of Gandhi

Gerald Hanley was one of the scriptwriters for the movie about the life of Gandhi in 1964.

1966: Death of George Garrett

George Garrett, the writer, docker and political activist, died in 1966.

1966: Gerald Hanley writes The Blue Max

Gerald Hanley wrote the film script for The Blue Max in 1966.

1966: Goodison Park hosts 1966 FIFA World Cup.

Goodison Park was one of the host venues during the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

1967: The Mersey Sound is first published

In 1967, The Mersey Sound, an anthology of poems written by Adrian Henri, Roger McGough and Brian Patten, was first published.

1967: Construction of the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral ends

In 1967, construction ended on the Roman Catholic Metropolitan Cathedral, known for breaking the traditional longitudinal design.

1971: 'Scouser' becomes dominant demonym

By the time that Frank Shaw's My Liverpool, a Celebration of 'Scousetown' was published in 1971, 'Scouser' had firmly become the dominant demonym for people from Liverpool.

1973: Death of G. Melville Richards

In 1973, G. Melville Richards, a pioneer of scientific toponymy in Wales, died.

1974: Helen Forrester publishes Twopence to Cross the Mersey

In 1974, Helen Forrester published "Twopence to Cross the Mersey", a book about her early childhood in Liverpool during the Great Depression.

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1974: Liverpool administered by Merseyside County Council

In 1974, Liverpool began to be administered by the Merseyside County Council.

1974: Liverpool Moved to Merseyside

In 1974, Liverpool was moved from Lancashire to the newly created county of Merseyside.

1974: Liverpool a Metropolitan Borough

In 1974, Liverpool, previously part of Lancashire, became a metropolitan borough within the newly created metropolitan county of Merseyside.

June 1975: Latest snowfall recorded in Liverpool

The latest snowfall historically occurred on June 2, 1975.

1977: Beryl Bainbridge wins the Whitbread Awards prize for best novel

In 1977, Beryl Bainbridge won the Whitbread Awards prize for best novel.

1978: Construction of the Anglican Cathedral ends

In 1978, construction ended on the Anglican Cathedral, which is the largest Cathedral in Britain and the fifth largest in the world.

1978: Liverpool suffers public sector strikes during the Winter of Discontent

In late 1978, during the Winter of Discontent, Liverpool experienced public sector strikes, including grave-diggers, which resulted in the dead remaining unburied for extended periods.

1979: General election leads to claims of economic decline in Liverpool

After the 1979 general election, it was claimed that Margaret Thatcher's victory and subsequent monetarist economic policies contributed to high unemployment and decline in Liverpool.

1979: Death of J. G. Farrell

J. G. Farrell drowned in Ireland in 1979 at the age of 44.

1980: John Lennon Killed

In 1980, The Beatles' co-founder, singer, and composer John Lennon was killed in New York City.

1981: Start date of air frost recording period in Crosby

During the period 1981–2010, Crosby recorded an average of 32.8 days of air frost per year.

January 1982: Unemployment Rate

By January 1982, unemployment rates in Liverpool were among the highest in the UK, standing at 17%.

1983: Green belt first drawn up under Merseyside County Council

In 1983, the green belt was first drawn up under Merseyside County Council, with an area of 530 hectares (5.3 km2; 2.0 sq mi) in the city.

1985: Death of James Hanley

The novelist and playwright James Hanley, born in Kirkdale, Liverpool, died in 1985.

1986: Merseyside County Council disbanded

In 1986, the Merseyside County Council was disbanded, transferring most civic functions to Liverpool City Council. Some authorities, like police and fire services, continued at a county-wide level.

August 1990: High temperature recorded in Liverpool

On August 2, 1990, a temperature of 34.5 °C (94.1 °F) was recorded in Liverpool.

1990: The La's release "There She Goes"

In 1990, The La's released the single "There She Goes", which was described by Rolling Stone as a "founding piece of Britpop's foundation."

1990: Closure of the Liverpool Talmudical College

The Liverpool Talmudical College's classes moved to the Childwall Synagogue in 1990.

1991: Driest year on record in Liverpool

The driest year on record in Liverpool was 1991, with 480.5 mm (18.92 in) of rainfall.

1994: New stand gives Goodison Park all-seater capacity.

In 1994, a new Park End Stand was added to Goodison Park, giving the stadium an all-seater capacity.

1994: Spion Kop Rebuilt

In 1994–95, the Spion Kop at Anfield was rebuilt as an all-seater stand. The Spion Kop was the most famous part of the ground, gaining cult status across the world due to the songs and celebrations of the many fans who packed onto its terraces.

1995: Hollyoaks Begins on Channel 4

In 1995, the soap opera Hollyoaks, produced by Lime Pictures (formerly Mersey Television), began airing on Channel 4. The series, which was filmed in Chester at the time, later moved its filming location to the Childwall area of Liverpool.

1996: Beryl Bainbridge wins the Whitbread Awards prize for best novel

In 1996, Beryl Bainbridge won the Whitbread Awards prize for best novel.

1996: "This Morning" production moved to London

In 1996, ITV's daily magazine programme This Morning was moved from studios at Royal Albert Dock to London.

1998: Funnel clouds seen in Merseyside

In 1998, funnel clouds were seen in Merseyside.

1998: UK last hosted Eurovision Song Contest

The UK last hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in Birmingham in 1998.

1999: Liverpool awarded blue plaques by English Heritage

In 1999, Liverpool became the first city outside London to receive blue plaques from English Heritage. This was in recognition of the significant contributions made by Liverpool's sons and daughters in all walks of life.

2001: Welsh and Irish populations of Liverpool

At the 2001 Census, 1.17 per cent of the population were Welsh-born and 0.75 per cent were born in the Republic of Ireland, while 0.54 per cent were born in Northern Ireland.

2001: Liverpool's population trend reverses

In the 21st century, the growing population of Liverpool reverses a trend which took place between the 1930s and 2001, when the population of the city proper effectively halved.

2001: Population of Liverpool has steadily risen since census

The population of the city has steadily risen since the 2001 Census.

2002: "Shop!" shopping channel cancelled

In 2002, Granada's short-lived shopping channel "Shop!" was cancelled.

2002: Liverpool Airport Renamed

In 2002, Liverpool Airport was renamed after John Lennon, becoming the first British airport to be named in honor of an individual.

2002: Queen Elizabeth II Visited Liverpool

In 2002, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited Liverpool to mark the Golden Jubilee, and the sea-holly was selected as Liverpool's county flower.

2002: Bidston weather station closed

In 2002, the weather station at Bidston Hill, which had been keeping rainfall and temperature records since 1867, closed down.

2004: Yoko Ono's work "My mummy was beautiful" invites controversy during the Liverpool Biennial festival

During the 2004 Liverpool Biennial festival of arts, Yoko Ono's work "My mummy was beautiful" caused controversy when photographs of a woman's breast and crotch were exhibited.

2004: Steve Parry claims bronze at Athens Olympics.

In 2004, Steve Parry claimed a bronze medal at the Athens Olympics in the 200m butterfly.

2004: Paradise Project Began

In 2004, property developer Grosvenor started the Paradise Project, a £920 million development based on Paradise Street.

2004: Designation as UNESCO World Heritage Site

In 2004, several areas throughout Liverpool were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known as the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, in recognition of the city's role in the development of international trade and docking technology.

July 2006: Liverpool Airport records high temperature

On July 19, 2006, Liverpool Airport recorded a temperature of 35.0 °C (95.0 °F).

2006: ESPON Study on Liverpool/Birkenhead Metropolitan Area

In 2006, ESPON released a study defining a "Liverpool/Birkenhead Metropolitan area" with an estimated population of 2,241,000 people.

2006: New ITV and BBC newsrooms open

In 2006, ITV opened a new newsroom in the Royal Liver Building, and the BBC also opened a new newsroom on Hanover Street.

2007: Bellerive Catholic College top non-selective school

In 2007, Bellerive Catholic College was recognized as the city's top-performing non-selective school, based upon its GCSE results.

2007: 800th Anniversary

In 2007, Liverpool held events and celebrations in honor of the 800th anniversary of the founding of the borough.

2007: Everton Tigers enter British Basketball League

In 2007, professional basketball came to Liverpool with the entry of Everton Tigers, into the elite British Basketball League.

February 2008: Liverpool City Council reported as worst-performing council

In February 2008, Liverpool City Council was reported to be the worst-performing council in the country, receiving a one-star rating due to poor handling of tax-payer money and a £20m shortfall during its time as European Capital of Culture.

May 2008: Liverpool One Opened

In May 2008, the Paradise Project, renamed as 'Liverpool One,' opened, marking one of the most significant changes to Liverpool's city centre since the post-war reconstruction.

October 2008: Earliest snowfall in recent times recorded in Liverpool

The earliest snowfall in recent times was on October 1, 2008.

2008: Liverpool holds the title of European Capital of Culture

In 2008, Liverpool celebrated its cultural heritage by holding the title of European Capital of Culture, hosting a wide range of cultural celebrations.

2008: European Capital of Culture

In 2008, Liverpool was designated as a joint European Capital of Culture.

2008: Liverpool Arena opens and hosts the MTV Europe Music Awards

In 2008, the 11,000-seat Liverpool Arena opened and hosted the MTV Europe Music Awards.

2008: Aquatics centre opens

In 2008, the purpose-built aquatics centre at Wavertree Sports Park opened.

2009: Everton F.C. withdraws funding from the Tigers

After the 2009–10 season, Everton F.C. withdrew funding from the Tigers, who then changed their name to Mersey Tigers.

2009: Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs into Liverpool city centre via Liverpool Canal Link at Pier Head

Since 2009, the Leeds and Liverpool Canal runs into Liverpool city centre via Liverpool Canal Link at Pier Head.

March 2010: Opening of the Wheel of Liverpool

The Wheel of Liverpool opened on March 25, 2010.

December 2010: Low temperature recorded in Liverpool

On December 21, 2010, a low temperature of −17.6 °C (0.3 °F) was recorded in Liverpool.

2010: Liverpool Garston constituency merged to form Garston and Halewood seat

Due to boundary changes prior to the 2010 election, the Liverpool Garston constituency was merged with most of Knowsley South to form the Garston and Halewood cross-boundary seat.

2010: End date of air frost recording period in Crosby

During the period 1981–2010, Crosby recorded an average of 32.8 days of air frost per year.

2010: Mersey Forest commissioned for Green Infrastructure Strategy

In 2010, Liverpool City Council and the Primary Care Trust commissioned the Mersey Forest to complete "A Green Infrastructure Strategy" for the city.

2010: National becomes first horse race televised in high-definition.

In 2010, the Grand National became the first horse race to be televised in high-definition in the UK.

2010: Death of Beryl Bainbridge

Novelist Beryl Bainbridge died in 2010.

2011: Previous Census population of Liverpool City Council area

At the Census in 2011, the area governed by Liverpool City Council had a population, which increased by 4.2% in 2021.

2011: Population Growth across all ethnic groups

Between 2011 and 2021, there was population growth across all ethnic groups, except 'White English/British' and 'Any Other', where there were overall losses.

2011: Liverpool plays host Lancashire County Cricket Club.

During Lancashire's 2011 title winning campaign, Liverpool hosted six of eight home County Championship games while Old Trafford was refurbished.

2011: Death of Helen Forrester

Helen Forrester, known for her books about her childhood in Liverpool, died in 2011.

2011: Report on Liverpool City Region

In 2011, a report by Lord Heseltine and Terry Leahy, stated that Liverpool City Region has a population of around 1.5 million.

2011: Census Data

In 2011, previous Census Data was collected. Data from the 2021 Census is not directly comparable with 2011 Census data due to a revised methodology.

2011: Black Population

In 2011, the black population of Liverpool was recorded at 1.90%.

2011: Liverpool population size ranked 10th out of 309 local authority areas

Since 2011, Liverpool's population size ranked 10th out of 309 local authority areas.

May 2012: Latest snowfall in recent times recorded in Liverpool

The latest snowfall in recent times occurred on May 15, 2012.

August 2012: Beth Tweddle wins Olympic bronze medal

In August 2012, Liverpool gymnast Beth Tweddle won an Olympic bronze medal in the uneven bars at the London Olympic Games.

July 2013: Most sunshine hours recorded in Liverpool

In July 2013, Liverpool recorded its highest amount of sunshine on record, with 314.5 hours.

2013: Mersey Tigers expelled from the British Basketball League

In 2013, the Mersey Tigers were expelled from the British Basketball League due to financial problems.

2013: Liverpool Daily Post ceases publication.

The Liverpool Daily Post was published until 2013.

June 2014: International Festival for Business

In June 2014, Prime Minister David Cameron launched the International Festival for Business in Liverpool, the world's largest business event in 2014.

2014: Changes to Liverpool's Governance

In 2014, Liverpool City Council decided to pool its power and resources with surrounding boroughs through the formation of the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority in a form of devolution.

2014: Funnel clouds seen in Merseyside

In 2014, funnel clouds were seen in Merseyside.

2014: Liverpool hosts Liverpool International tennis tournament.

Since 2014, Liverpool Cricket Club has hosted the annual Tradition-ICAP Liverpool International tennis tournament, featuring tennis stars such as Novak Djokovic.

2014: Tour of Britain cycle race begins in Liverpool

The 2014 Tour of Britain cycle race began in Liverpool on 7 September, using a city centre circuit to complete 130 km of racing.

December 2016: North Point Global Ltd. given rights to develop part of the docks under the "New Chinatown" working name

In December 2016, North Point Global Ltd. was given the rights to develop part of the docks under the "New Chinatown" working name, advertising the development in Liverpool, Hong Kong and Chinese cities.

2016: Liverpool fitness centres study

A 2016 study of UK fitness centres found that Liverpool had the highest number of leisure and sports centres per capita among the top 20 UK urban areas.

January 2018: Liverpool Echo and Asia Times reveal "New Chinatown" site remained sans any construction

In January 2018, the Liverpool Echo and Asia Times revealed that the "New Chinatown" development site remained without any construction. North Point Global and its subcontractor "Bilt" had both declared bankruptcy, leading to financial losses for small investors who had paid for apartments.

2019: Katarina Johnson-Thompson wins gold at World Championships

In 2019, Katarina Johnson-Thompson won the gold medal at the World Championships, giving Liverpool its first gold medal and breaking the British record in the process.

2019: Liverpool F.C. win sixth European Cup title

In 2019, Liverpool F.C. won its sixth European Cup title, making it the English and British club with the most European Cup titles.

2020: Port of Liverpool Statistics

In 2020, the Port of Liverpool was the UK's fourth largest port by tonnage of freight, handling over 30 million tonnes.

July 2021: Revocation of UNESCO World Heritage Status

In July 2021, UNESCO revoked Liverpool's World Heritage Site status due to recent and proposed developments causing a "serious deterioration" of the area's significance.

August 2021: Everton Stadium Project ground breaking

In August 2021, ground was broken on the Everton Stadium project at Bramley-Moore Dock on the River Mersey waterfront.

2021: Liverpool Census: Ethnic Diversity

According to the 2021 census, 77% of all Liverpool residents described their ethnic group as White English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British. The remaining 23% were described as non-White English/British.

2021: ONS Business Register and Employment Survey

According to the ONS Business Register and Employment Survey 2021, Liverpool features in the national top 10 for human health and social work activities; arts, entertainment and recreation; public administration and defence; compulsory social security; accommodation and food service activities and real estate activities.

2021: Population density grew in Liverpool

At the 2021 Census compared to the previous Census, the population density grew in Liverpool.

2021: Liverpool's population younger than England's; family life growing

At the 2021 Census, family life is growing at odds with the North West England region, the percentage of households including a couple without children increased in Liverpool, but fell across the North West. The population of the city is comparatively younger than that of England as a whole.

2021: North West England resident population

At the 2021 Census, the ITL 1 region of North West England had a usual resident population of 7,417,300.

2021: Merseyside population

At the 2021 Census, the population of the Merseyside area was as follows.

2021: UK Census population of Liverpool City Council area

At the most recent UK Census in 2021, the area governed by Liverpool City Council had a population of 486,100.

2021: Total population of the ITL 2 Merseyside region

Based on the 2021 Census, the total population of the ITL 2 Merseyside region was 1,551,500.

2021: Liverpool fifth largest core city in England

By 2021, Liverpool was the fifth largest of England's 'core cities' and had the second overall highest population density of those.

2021: Liverpool City Region Statistics

By 2021, the Liverpool City Region was the 4th largest combined authority area in England, excluding London, with a population of approximately 1.6 million.

2021: Government inspection identifies shortcomings at Liverpool City Council

In 2021, a government inspection (the Caller report) identified multiple shortcomings at Liverpool City Council, leading to government commissioners overseeing key functions and a three-year improvement plan.

2021: Population of Liverpool

In 2021, the smallest ITL 3 area classed as Liverpool had a population of 486,100 according to the Census.

2021: Liverpool's ethnic and international population growing

The 2021 Census showed that Liverpool's ethnic and international population was growing. The number of residents in the city born outside of England has increased since the previous Census, while the number of residents who did not identify with any national identity associated with the UK has also increased at a faster rate than England as a whole.

October 2022: Liverpool announced as host of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023

In October 2022, the BBC and the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) announced that Liverpool would host the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of Ukraine.

2022: Port of Liverpool is the fourth busiest port in the UK by freight tonnage

As of 2022, the Port of Liverpool is the fourth busiest port in the UK by freight tonnage, handling 33 million tonnes of freight cargo.

2022: Liverpool City Council area population

By 2022, the area governed by Liverpool City Council had a population of 500,500 people, according to data from Liverpool City Council.

2022: Tourism in Liverpool

In 2022, Liverpool was one of the top 5 most visited cities in the UK by overseas tourists. The city's tourist industry was worth a total of £3.5 billion annually.

2022: Liverpool's Population

In 2022, Liverpool's population was recorded as 496,770, making it the fifth-largest city in the United Kingdom.

2022: Completion of Liverpool2 Container Terminal

In 2022, the Liverpool2 container terminal was completed, greatly increasing the volume of cargo which Liverpool is able to handle.

May 2023: Liverpool hosts the Eurovision Song Contest 2023

In May 2023, Liverpool hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 at the Liverpool Arena, consisting of two semi-finals on 9 and 11 May and a final on 13 May.

2023: City Regions in England with Combined Authorities

As of 2023, there are 10 city regions in England with Combined Authorities.

2023: Liam Robinson becomes Leader of Liverpool City Council; Strategic Futures Advisory Panel established

At the 2023 City Council election, Councillor Liam Robinson became the new Leader of Liverpool City Council. Additionally, the Liverpool Strategic Futures Advisory Panel, chaired by Steve Rotheram, was established to direct the council's long-term future.

2023: Major structural changes at Liverpool City Council due to government intervention

By the 2023 United Kingdom local elections, major structural changes took place at the City Council as a result of government intervention. These changes include doubling the number of electoral wards from 30 to 64, reducing the number of City Councillors from 90 to 85, changing to 'all out' elections every four years, and abolishing the role of elected city mayor.

2023: Labour Party consolidates control of Liverpool City Council

During the 2023 Liverpool City Council election, the Labour Party consolidated its control, winning 61 out of 85 seats. The Liberal Democrats won 15 seats, the Green Party won 3 seats, the Liverpool Community Independents won 3 seats and the Liberal Party won 3 seats. The Conservative Party had no representation. The voter turnout was 27.27%.

2023: Labour Party secures majority in Liverpool City Council

In 2023, Councillor Liam Robinson of the Labour Party became the Leader of Liverpool City Council, following a large majority secured by the party at the local election. Robinson also holds the portfolio of Cabinet Member for Innovation in the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region's cabinet.

2023: Shift to Electric Car Production

In 2023, Jaguar Land Rover announced that the Halewood plant in Liverpool would begin to shift its focus to electric car production.

2023: Economic Growth Plan

In 2023, Liverpool City Council set out an economic growth plan for the city over the following 20 years, with a focus on sectors like tourism, culture, life sciences, digital and creative industries, and advanced car manufacturing.

2023: Eurovision Song Contest

In 2023, Liverpool hosted the Eurovision Song Contest.

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2023: Liverpool's Port

In 2023, Liverpool's port was the fourth largest in the UK.

2023: Battery-powered passenger trains launched on Merseyrail tracks

In 2023, for the first time in UK history, battery-powered passenger trains launched on Merseyrail tracks from the newly opened Headbolt Lane station in Kirkby.

2023: Liverpool city region confirms plans to implement bus franchising

In 2023, the Liverpool city region confirmed plans to become the second place outside London to implement bus franchising.

2023: Liverpool Investment Zone

In 2023, the UK government chose Liverpool for England's second ever 'Investment Zone', leading to millions of pounds being invested in science orientated districts.

2023: Liverpool Designated Freeport

In 2023, the city was chosen by the British government to be a designated Freeport to encourage growing international commerce.

2023: Royal Liverpool Golf Club hosts The Open Championship

The Royal Liverpool Golf Club hosted The Open Championship in 2023.

April 2024: Liverpool City Council ranked poorly by Office for Local Government

In April 2024, the Office for Local Government ranked Liverpool City Council 317th out of 318 local authorities.

2024: Labour Party wins Garston and Halewood seat

At the most recent 2024 general election, the Garston and Halewood seat was won by Maria Eagle of the Labour Party.

2024: Liverpool elects five Labour MPs

In the 2024 general election, Liverpool elected five members of Parliament (MPs) to the Westminster Parliament, all of whom were from the Labour Party.