New Sustainability Lead Appointed to Drive Climate Action Across Liverpool’s Major Events
Liverpool City Council has appointed Maisie Taylor as Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager within the Council’s Culture team, further establishing the city as a leader in culture‑led climate action.
In her new role, Maisie will support the delivery of sustainability focused projects linked to Liverpool’s Accelerator City programme, working with the Culture team and Sustainability team and partners to help embed environmental responsibility into cultural activity, events and the wider creative sector.
In addition, Maisie will also lead on embedding sustainability into upcoming major sporting events in Liverpool.
This includes the stage 2 finish of the Tour de France, an inclusive multisport and culture festival and EURO 2028.
Maisie’s role will see environmental, social, and economic sustainability objectives embedded into event planning, delivery, and legacy.
Global Recognition for Climate Action
Liverpool was named the world’s first “Accelerator City” for climate action under the United Nations’ Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme, recognising the city’s work to trial innovative approaches to reducing carbon emissions across live music, film and television production.
The programme positions Liverpool as a testbed for new ideas that can be delivered at scale, embedded locally and shared internationally.
The city’s leadership through the Accelerator City programme has also received international recognition, with Liverpool City Council nominated for a 2026 Music Cities Award in the Music & Climate Action category for its United Nations Accelerator City work.
The Music Cities Awards celebrate projects from around the world that use music and culture to drive positive social, economic and environmental change, with winners to be announced in June at the Music Cities Convention in Hull.
Developing Local Talent and Future Leadership
Through the Accelerator City programme, Liverpool has brought together local government, cultural organisations, industry partners and researchers to pilot low-carbon approaches to cultural production, demonstrating how major events and screen activity can be delivered more sustainably while supporting a thriving creative economy.
Maisie joined Liverpool City Council in September 2024 as part of the LGA Impact Graduate Scheme.
The Council takes three graduates each year (six at any one time) as part of workforce and succession planning to grow its own talent and future leaders.
As part of the scheme, graduates undertake three to four placements over two years around the Council whilst completing a CMI level 7 qualification in leadership and management.
Maisie’s placements have been in Public Health and Culture, where she has been involved in high profile campaigns delivering impact for the Council, partners and residents.
Maisie said:
“Having been part of the delivery of Liverpool’s Accelerator City programme, I’m really excited to now be leading on its next phase and long‑term legacy for city events.
“Being named the world’s first Accelerator City was a significant milestone for Liverpool, and the approaches we’ve trialled provide a strong foundation for embedding sustainability into cultural activity and major events across the city.
“This role reflects the Council’s continued commitment to climate action through culture, and I’m looking forward to building on the strong relationships already established, as well as developing new collaborations to help ensure this work has a lasting impact.”
