I've just caught the end of the Sky News coverage of the Capital of Culture 'Transition' event and was desperately trying to remember these figures as accurately as poss. [I've had a few beers, my apologies]

*The Culture Company were given just over ?1 million pound to spend.
*The economy has benefited to over ?800 million.
*Investment has been well-over the billion mark.
*Every school kid in Liverpool has been involved.
*Over 75% of residents have visited an event, galley or museum in the last 12 months....