Positioning Liverpool
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Liverpool is one of the most famous cities in the world. It is known for its heritage, architecture, culture, sporting excellence and people.
Despite many years of decline in the late 20th century brought about by changes in the economy, the city is today is being reborn.
With one the fastest growing urban economies in the UK, Liverpool has a vibrant culture and an expanding knowledge economy. It is clear to see that large sums of money are being spent here, especially in the city centre.
The city's already strong worldwide standing has been boosted even further by our being named the European Capital of Culture 2008.
Liverpool has re-established itself as a key player in the regional, North of England and national economies. The city is also trying to improve its position as a world class destination.
Behind this renaissance is our wish to learn from the experiences of other cities, both nationally and internationally; we also want to share the lessons of Liverpool's new found growth with others.
In this section:
- City Growth Liverpool Strategy
The City Growth model is a new business growth process that asks the private sector to produce a business development strategy. The strategy lists ways to improve business growth, and specifies the barriers facing firms as they try to take advantage of these opportunities. It also describes the actions necessary to remove these barriers. The aim is to grow the wealth of the City; if firms grow, more of the City's people can find jobs. - Core Cities
Liverpool has joined the cities of Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Sheffield, Newcastle, Manchester and Nottingham as members of the English Core Cities Group. This group works with the Government to promote the role of the Core Cities as important places both within their local areas, and nationally.
Within these cities, jobs are being created for people living in surroundings areas. Areas competing against each other for business, help to improve standards and the services offered. The aim is to create a group of internationally competitive regions.
- The Northern Way
The Northern Way is a key part of Government's wish to reduce the economic differences between the North and the South of England. The Vision will see the North of England become an area of exceptional opportunity, combining a world-class economy with a superb quality of life.
The Northern Way Growth Strategy builds on the economic and other assets of eight city regions in the North of England.