Liverpool included in tech industry link up with UK Government
Liverpool is to be included in a £100million innovation programme which is aiming to make Government and local services more efficient and better for residents.
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Liverpool Launches New Approach to Supporting Foster Families
Liverpool City Council has launched an innovative fostering support model inspired by the concept of extended family. This new initiative, part of the award-winning Mockingbird programme, brings together foster families in a way that feels like one big family, creating a more supportive and stable environment for children and young people in care. Liverpool’s first … Read more
Council acquires key stalled gateway site
Liverpool City Council has acquired a major stalled development site in Liverpool city centre.
Liverpool celebrates UN award as it makes music history – again!
Liverpool has made climate change history today, with the City officially being given UN ‘Accelerator City’ status. The UN has honoured the City for its pioneering work in tackling climate change through its events and culture programme. The title comes in recognition of Liverpool’s commitment to rapidly decarbonise the live music and TV/Film production … Read more
Ambition to create ‘plug and play’ zone in city centre announced
Liverpool has announced plans to pilot a network of ‘plug and play’ facilities across key filming and TV sites in the city centre, which would create an unprecedented clean, creative production zone.
Liverpool to be at the forefront of music innovation
The Liverpool City Region has been announced as a national “Creative Cluster” for the UK’s music sector.
Liverpool Invited to Take Part in Global Meeting on Climate Change
Liverpool City Council’s Leader, Councillor Liam Robinson, has joined the world’s most important meeting on climate change, to talk about Liverpool’s plans to drive down net zero emissions from culture and events. Cllr Robinson addressed COP29 in Baku via an online link from his Liverpool office, he was the only non-government politician to address the … Read more
BLOG: World Children’s Day – Putting Children at the Heart of Our Council
As World Children’s Day nears, Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services, highlights how we kicked off celebrations today with Liverpool Schools’ Parliament, bringing together hundreds of young people. She also announces a Children’s ‘Takeover’ of the Council’s social media on November 20! Today, we brought together hundreds of children and young people for … Read more
Liverpool takes centre stage at gaming industry summit
Liverpool is gearing up to be at the heart of the UK games industry tomorrow (November 14) as it proudly hosts Develop:North 2024.
Liverpool launches consultation on a new homelessness and rough sleeping strategy
Liverpool City Council has today launched a public consultation on proposals to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in the city.
Our Children and Young People shine bright at the Council’s Awards for Achievement
Liverpool’s young stars were at the heart of a special celebration as the City honoured the outstanding accomplishments of children in care and care-experienced young people. The grand celebration of achievement, held at St George’s Hall, celebrated children and young people who have made positive impact in their communities. The event was attended by 300 … Read more
City Council set to take full control of key environmental services
Liverpool City Council is set to take full control of essential environmental services including waste collection, street cleansing and parks maintenance.
City Council Celebrates National Care Leavers Week with a Supportive Programme of Events
During National Care Leavers Week (28 October – 3 November), the Council is proudly recognising the achievements of care-experienced young people with a week that promises a mix of enriching activities designed to uplift and empower care leavers. These activities include: We encourage care leavers from across the city to get involved. Find out more … Read more
Liverpool to stage major conference on tackling hate crime
Liverpool will host a major conference tomorrow (Friday, 18 October) that will explore the reasons that led to the riots following the fatal stabbings in Southport in August.
City celebrates unique green awards hat-trick
Liverpool has scored a unique treble at a major international climate change awards ceremony.
Liverpool Welcomes Ground-breaking Black British Ballet Exhibition
A special exhibition and premiere showcasing the inspiring pioneers of Black British ballet is coming to Liverpool. The City’s Central Library is to host the exhibition, from 31st October to 30th November, which will be one of the showpiece events of Liverpool’s Black History Month celebrations. The groundbreaking exhibition is based on the research of … Read more
BLOG: Kinship Carers Week Goes Global – A Liverpool Success Story!
At Liverpool City Council, we truly value the incredible work of kinship carers and are proud of our ongoing partnership with Liverpool Kinship Carers. Based in Norris Green, this dedicated charity provides vital resources, support and advocacy for kinship families. Kinship carers are relatives or friends who step in to care for children when their … Read more
Cabinet make key decisions on major projects and events
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet meeting took place last night, with a raft of key decisions on some major projects and events were taken.
Young people to be given a helping hand on the creative industries ladder
Budding young actors, musicians, photographers, fashion designers and film directors from across Liverpool are being invited to sign up to a creative programme that could give them a head-start in their chosen career.
Liverpool Charity Hosts a Week of Fun Events to Celebrate and Support Kinship Carers
To mark National Kinship Carers Awareness Week (7th–11th October), Liverpool-based charity Kinship Carers Liverpool is organising a week long series of exciting events. Kinship children are those who are looked after by a family member or a family friend. As the longest-running and largest kinship care support group in the UK, the charity has been … Read more