Radio City awarded the Freedom of Liverpool

Radio City is being honoured with the Freedom of the City of Liverpool - as the council celebrates the city's radio stations.

A long list of presenters including our own Pete Price will also receive the council’s Citizen of Honour award, for their prominent role in community life in Liverpool.

Lord Mayor, Councillor Malcolm Kennedy, said: “We are extremely fortunate to have radio stations that have been embedded in and have reflected life in our city for decades.

“Both BBC Radio Merseyside and Radio City are part of the fabric of Liverpool, and entire generations of families have heard them reflect both the humour and sorrow of the city, giving it a voice during both good times, and bad.

“The likes Pete Price others have become extremely well-known and much-loved due to their passion for Liverpool and their ability to understand the city’s mood and convey it effectively on air.

The station and Pete will be honoured at a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday 15th November

Vicki Allison, Station Director from Radio City said: “What a privilege to have the honour of the Freedom of the City bestowed on us by Liverpool City Council, we are absolutely thrilled.

“Radio City has been the voice of the City for over 43 years broadcasting live from the Radio City tower, providing entertainment, music and above all representing the City in times of both crisis and celebration.

“We are grateful for the continued support of the listeners and commercial partners that we serve."

Pete Price said: "Liverpool's a village, and Radio City over the years have pitched it spot on. They have been there for everyone in the city and the surrounding areas"

"To be part of it, it's been incredible."