We want to extend a huge thank you to all the waterfront and city centre residents, and local businesses and councillors—over 100 people in all—who attended our 2020 Waterfront residents meeting last night, at the Exhibition Centre, Liverpool.
Every year we hold this event, at Engage Liverpool’s own cost, to give residents a clear picture of the events and changes that will be happening around them in the coming year. And this year was no different – with updates from over a dozen organisations including:
- The Isle of Man Ferry Terminal
- The Cruise Liner Terminal
- Royal Albert Dock
- Royal Liver Building 360 (Heritage UK)
- ACCL/ECL
- Rock & Roll Marathon
- National Museums Liverpool
- Canal & River Trust
- Culture Liverpool
- The Beatles Story
- British Music Experience
- The Titanic Hotel, Stanley Dock
As always, thanks to the attendees who filled in our feedback forms, we’re able to bring you a few of the comments from residents there on the night:
- “Fast and furious but very informative. Brilliant progress. Thank you.”
- “Great – really enjoyed this.”
- “Have attended a few such events before, but was very impressed by the amount of info from the speakers, even though their time was short!”
- “Very positive event, thanks. Would like to hear more about the Rice Mill development next year.”
- “It was a very informative and welcoming evening. Thank you!”
- “What a city. Makes me proud.”
Of those who filled in a feedback form, 95% said they learned something new last night, 70% met somebody they didn’t know, and 90% would come to an event like this again – which are all really encouraging figures.
And here’s a summary of our tweets from the evening, showing what happened:
Looking forward to welcoming almost 100 residents to our Waterfront Residents meeting at @yourECL tonight. Lots of news to share! pic.twitter.com/bmYJOyka5Q
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Our chairman @Scousergerry welcomes a totally packed house to our 2020 Waterfront Residents Meeting @yourECL @ACCLiverpool – this year, focussing on the Waterfront tourist offer, and the events that are set to happen around us. pic.twitter.com/6ZX2mJWqva
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
We’re so glad you could make it @lizjstewart – we know many of our residents love having @MuseumLiverpool on their doorstep. https://t.co/2lFnAT6IvJ
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Angie Readhead from @CruiseLpool @CultureLPool kicks us off with plans for 2020, including 30,000 Elsa’s with @DisneyCruise, and the inaugural visit from Virgin Cruise lines’ Scarlet Lady. pic.twitter.com/zghUmnwjjw
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Sue Lees from @CultureLPool announces an exclusive at our Waterfront Residents Event – the brand new @RoyalNavy aircraft carrier Prince of Wales will be visiting Liverpool on 28th February pic.twitter.com/cU7qAq7gHO
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
A first for us now – Jemima Pyne from @tateliverpool. The over 700,000 visitors each year (the most of any art gallery outside London), and about 45% of visitors are drawn from elsewhere in the UK. pic.twitter.com/7MTxUFqNXE
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Chris Coupland filling residents in on the progress towards a new Isle of Mann Ferry Terminal, on Princes Half Tide Dock. pic.twitter.com/K5pZ9X7vV4
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Mary Chadwick tells us @beatlesstory is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year! This venue alone pulls in *so many* international visitors. Great work. pic.twitter.com/pdzvomRtn6
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Liz Stewart has just finished a light-speed round up of the @NML_Muse portfolio this year, including @MuseumLiverpool – 33% of visitors come from the Liverpool City Region. pic.twitter.com/BMJ4hPLArW
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Chris Devaney and Alexandra Bower now telling us about the brand new @RLB360 experience – they were here last year showing us concept drawings, now it’s a reality!! pic.twitter.com/CelLzj7ius
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Angie Smith from @RunRocknRoll starts with a video. 2020 will be its 7th year, attracting over 24,000 runners, on 23rd–24th May. Estimated £12 million economic impact last year. pic.twitter.com/S5YwsjyGEp
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Next up, Sara Clark from @thebme. They offer an annual pass for an extra £2 on your ticket, plus discounts. We know a number of Waterfront residents who like taking their families to the café here! pic.twitter.com/O6ck3jvPmc
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Lovely to welcome Nick Smith from @CanalRiverTrust again this year. He says his job is “setting the scene for a world-class waterfront”. £700,000 of work on the riverside wall will be starting this year. Plus a packed Summer Activity Platform on the Albert Dock. pic.twitter.com/zkDg2psiNt
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Speaking of @theAlbertDock, over to Claire Rawlinson, who’s particularly proud of their “Feast” event last year, which attracted lots of locals back to the Dock. pic.twitter.com/KkIgbHU40H
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Another first timer for us tonight –Christie Shillinglaw from @TitanicHotelLiv. Amazing to think this hotel opened in 2014 – feels like only yesterday! A great venue for waterfront residents for a family Sunday roast, or a sophisticated night out. pic.twitter.com/7PGZBIitPC
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Finally we have Kerry Mulloy from @ACCLiverpool, letting residents know about absolutely packed schedule of concerts, conventions, and events they’ve got for 2020. Particularly proud to be a council-owned venue, pulling £1.9 billion into the city. pic.twitter.com/zK0YJPXTpF
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020
Over to residents for questions. First up: is there a ballpark figure for the economic impact of Liverpool’s World Heritage Site status? – @Scousergerry thinks not, but lots of organisations cite the status as contributing to visits and spending. pic.twitter.com/i8E00aAg4l
— Engage Liverpool CIC (@EngageLiverpool) February 5, 2020