If you thought Tuesday nights were quiet in Liverpool, think again. The City Council’s Cabinet meets tonight — and while it’s not exactly Love Island, it is where the city’s money, roads, and future get decided.
Want to see the official agenda? You can view the full agenda and reports here:
Agenda for Cabinet – 14 October 2025 councillors.liverpool.gov.uk
Here’s the lowdown on what’s on the agenda — and why Liverpool’s business crowd should care. 👇
💷 1. Money, Money, Money (…and Bus Lanes)
The Cabinet is reviewing its Quarter 2 Finance Report, including budget shifts and performance metrics. The spotlight: ETRO Bus Lanes — changes here could affect how people move around the city, which matters if your business relies on footfall and deliveries.
You can see the relevant report under “Revenue and Capital Finance Report (Quarter 2)” in the agenda docs. councillors.liverpool.gov.uk
🧓 2. Social Care: Big Decisions, Bigger Impact
Next on the list is the Non-Residential Charging Policy, plus contract extensions for Extra Care and Help to Live at Home.
These aren’t just bureaucratic line items — they’re crucial to the city’s care infrastructure and employment stability.
Check the draft policy and appendices in the agenda documents: “Draft Adult Social Care Non Residential Charging Policy.” councillors.liverpool.gov.uk
🏗️ 3. Planning, Parking & Playing
The Parking Strategy Consultation is up for discussion — potentially reshaping how and where people park in Liverpool.
Other big items: the Leisure Strategy and Housing Design Guide, which includes new parking standards and design guidelines.
All these are laid out in the agenda package (look for “Housing Design Guide – Draft for Consultation” among the documents). councillors.liverpool.gov.uk
⚡ 4. Culture Meets Kilowatts
Two agenda items that bridge culture and modern infrastructure:
- Lease renewal for the Philharmonic Hall car park — ensuring continued access for concertgoers.
- Contract award for EV column chargers — the city is planning more electric vehicle infrastructure.
These are in the agenda under “Lease renewal of Philharmonic Hall carpark” and “Award Contract for EV Column Chargers.” councillors.liverpool.gov.uk
🕵️♀️ 5. The Secret Stuff
Then comes the closed-door session. Two big-ticket, confidential items:
- Disposal of land at Great Howard Street (King Edward Triangle)
- Hosting of a Major Event
These are marked as exempt items (E1 & E2) in the agenda. councillors.liverpool.gov.uk
🗣️ 6. Public Voices — or Missed Deadlines
If you wanted to speak, the deadline was 5pm on 9th October. So tonight’s meeting is mostly behind-the-scenes unless you got your public speaking in early.
You’ll find the rules under “Public Speaking Rights” in the agenda pack. councillors.liverpool.gov.uk
💡 Why It Matters
Tonight’s Cabinet session touches on everything from transport and development to care contracts and investments in infrastructure.
For Liverpool’s business community, the message is clear: it’s not just about what is decided — it’s about how those choices reshape the city’s flow, access, and growth.
Stay tuned — we’ll be watching for key decisions and how they land across the city.
