Living in Merseyside

Liverpool has always had a massive potential to become a thriving capital, but more recently it has been given the opportunity to put this potential into practice having been voted European Capital of Culture 2008. This has resulted in a cultural facelift that has rejuvenated the city into a compelling hot spot for businesses, both small and large. This will involve the creation of 14,000 new jobs, the influx of an extra 1.7 million tourists and will encourage a £2 billion investment. If this hasn’t been incentive enough, it has also been the reflected growth in culture within the city that continues to draw Britain’s most talented graduates to the area.

Culture can mean a variety of things to a graduate in Liverpool. It has a flourishing relationship with the arts, offering a host of museums, galleries (www.liverpoolmuseums.org.uk) and contemporary cinemas (www.fact.co.uk) set amongst stunning architecture (www.liverpoolarchitecture.com). Culture can also mean an unstoppable night life that can range from booming concert square to the trendy chilled out docks which was recently awarded World Heritage status (www.albertdock.com). To satisfy the palate there is a choice of a renowned variety of international restaurants across the city in a range of prices.

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Liverpool also gives the young professional much more.

The city itself and its surrounding areas such as Southport, the Wirral and Crosby are home to un spoilt beaches, large public parks and celebrated football stadia supporting some legendary football teams. And in the unlikely event that Liverpool can’t keep you busy night and day it enjoys close connections with bordering cities Manchester and Leeds. Or if your preference lies in the outdoor pursuits the attractive Lake District, Peak District and Snowdonia National Parks are just a short car journey away. This is complimented by a second to none transport system including an established international airport (www.liverpooljohnlennonairport.com).

As Liverpool’s potential becomes an exciting reality modern amenities and strong infrastructure have been paved for the expected and growing influx of graduates. Despite such a powerful structure, its growth, already exponential is still in its infancy. This young stage gives further attraction to graduates, providing all the benefits of a thriving city but at the level of a reasonable cost of living. This is well reflected in an affordable healthy property market.

In essence, the City of Liverpool has given the graduate professional no option but to avail of all it can offer and indeed, all it will offer in the future. There is no doubt Liverpool will continue to go from strength to strength, make sure you are a part of its exciting success.