May 2008 Archives

For the past 99 years - well, that's how it feels - those of us who have been travelling in and out of Liverpool on a daily basis, fighting through the 'big dig' and with the army of traffic wardens, have been told by the powers that be 'no pain, no gain'.
Now, as Liverpool ONE unveils phase one of its billion pound plus retail, leisure and commercial development, there is finally a light at the end of the tunnel.

The collective sigh of relief among the membership of Downtown Liverpool on hearing the news that Warren Bradley had been re-elected as Leader of Liverpool City Council last week was almost audible.
Of course, there was an element of 'better the devil you know' in respect of that reaction. Bradley's rivals, Richard Kemp and Paul Clein, though experienced politicians, are very much unknown quantities to the business community.

For the first time in a decade, the Conservative Party under the leadership of David Cameron looks to have a realistic chance of winning a General Election for the first time since 1992.
Gordon Brown has experienced a horrible time since taking over the role of Prime Minister last year, with a series of mistakes and mishaps that culminated in the Labour Party's trouncing at the local elections earlier this month.

Like it or not, it is people or personalities who make a difference, make things happen and make cities great.
Liverpool has slowly but surely been building a team of characters who, individually, can boast impressive track records, and together, can take the capital of culture to the next level.