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LIVERPOOL is all set to launch a unique Taylor Swift inspired trail:- "Taylor Town Trail"  ahead of her Eras Tour arriving in the City. The the full details of its bespoke event has now been revealed ahead of Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' arriving in the City, from:- 13 June to 15 June 12024.

The team that helped deliver the best Eurovision in history has devised a unique Instagram-able experience based around 11 art installations to entertain the 150,000 plus:- "Swifties" who'll be travelling to the City from across the world.

The American pop phenomenon will play a hat trick of sold out shows at Liverpool FC's iconic Anfield stadium; the 1st being her 100th date of:- The Eras Tour; and the City is rolling out the red carpet for her fans, having:- "Taylored" an artist led installation trail inspired by her record-breaking back catalogue of hits.

Liverpool City Council's Culture Liverpool team has partnered up with creative social enterprise Make CIC and a whole host of artists and makers from across the Liverpool City Region to curate the installations.

From a 7 ft high butterfly, a moss-covered baby grand piano, 2 impressive murals, a floral swing bench and a red room, the City is turning itself into a week long Swiftie paradise to enjoy and explore.

As the latest event in the City's 'Liverpool Loves' campaign, the aim is for the whole City to come alive for the gigs and show why Liverpool, which was recently voted the UK's best large City break, is also the nation's best major event City.

The Taylor Town Trail will be the centrepiece with each installation inspired by a different Taylor Swift era.

The trail will run from:- Saturday, 8 June to Sunday, 16 June 2024, and the full programme; which can be accessed on the Visit Liverpool website.

Alongside the trail, a series of ticketed craft workshops; called Liverpool Loves Taylor (Craft Version) will also take place at Metquarter Liverpool. People will be invited to get creative with origami which will eventually form part of 1 of the installations, transform t-shirts in a session called Swif tee Transformation, upcycle denim, make collages and decorate cupcakes; all inspired by Taylor Swift.

New dates and an additional Swiftie Friendship Bracelet Making workshop have been added due to popular demand.

Full details, workshop dates and ticket details can be found on Make CIC's Eventbrite page. Please note, booking is essential.

Businesses and organisations across the City are getting involved in the Taylor action, including the University of Liverpool, which is hosting a:- 'FREE Tay Day' a unique symposium for academics, students and fans to unpack the cultural phenomenon that is Taylor Swift. This sold out event will include critical karaoke sessions, where researchers perform their findings to some of Taylor's biggest hits and a series of interactive talks on subjects including her song lyrics, her award-winning albums and her place in feminism and the LGBTQ+ community.

To extend the warm Liverpool welcome, there will be a Liverpool Loves Taylor information stand in operation at Liverpool Lime Street Station, from:- 13 June to 15 June 2024, from:- 9 am to 6 pm. The team will be on hand to assist with any queries about what's happening across the City and how to get to the concerts. An impressive Liverpool Loves Taylor banner has also been installed on the façade of St George's Hall as an additional welcome for fans.

Businesses and organisations are being encouraged to get involved in the Liverpool Loves Taylor campaign. Submissions for related events, special offers and the Liverpool Loves Taylor marketing toolkit can be found on:- MarketingLiverpool.Co.UK.

All events and offers will be linked on the Visit Liverpool website.

Liverpool Council issues more than half a million pounds worth of bus lanes fines in 1 year

LIVERPOOL City Council has issued a staggering 17,566 bus lane fines to motorists in the last 12 months, raking in at least half a million pounds. The staggering amount of fines have been issued over just 2 bus lanes in the City.

Figures obtained by Personal Injury Claims UK have revealed the number of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs) issued by Liverpool City Council amounts to at least £526,980; providing drivers pay the minimum amount of £30.

The standard bus lane fine in the City is £60, but it is halved if the charge is paid within 14 days. If the PCN is not paid within 28 days, the charge goes up to £90.

Liverpool City Council revealed that between April 6, 2023 and April 5, 2024, a total of 4,689 drivers failed to pay within 28 days - therefore, likely paid the hiked £90 fine.

The Council was in the top 10 Metropolitan District Councils to issue the most bus lane fines in the UK.

The majority of fines were issued for Ranelagh Street Bus Gate at Great Charlotte Street, where a total of 12,542 Penalty Charge Notices were issued.

Lime Street Bus Link was the other City centre culprit, where the remaining fines were issued.