Liverpool to be North’s most electric car-friendly city
Liverpool’s network on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points is to treble in size – with the locations chosen by residents and businesses.
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First of its kind ‘Good Help Hub’ launches
A brand-new multi-service agency has opened to the public in Croxteth.
Team appointed to kick-start next phase of regeneration of Anfield
Liverpool City Council has appointed a team of experts to help market and sell a unique plot of land next to Liverpool Football Club’s world famous Anfield Stadium.
People power to fuel supply of new homes in Liverpool
Liverpool is set to spearhead a new community-led housing revolution with city council owned land and properties to be marketed to local organisations.
A project that’s making a “wheel” difference
Tune into BBC iPlayer to see one of Liverpool’s incredible community projects on the small screen. Toxteth’s Cycle of Life project was the subject of this week’s We Are England, broadcast on Monday 9 January, on BBC One, which also features a council-funded initiative. Cycle of Life was founded by Ibe Hayter in 2020 with … Read more
Consultations launched for two “new” schools
LIVERPOOL City Council has launched two consultations on whether two “new” primary schools should be opened. The proposals are that Gilmour Infant and Gilmour Junior Schools, Garston, should be amalgamated to form Gilmour Primary, and for Sudley Infant and Junior Schools in Aigburth should merge to form Sudley Primary. Both consultations run for six weeks, … Read more
Blog: “Emergency planning is a real partnership approach – which includes understanding the needs of the public.”
In the middle of an already difficult winter – which has seen soaring energy costs and severe weather alongside increasing pressures on our health services – Ian Voce, Business Manager for the Merseyside Resilience Forum (MRF) shares his experience of how the region prepares for emergencies and why he wants to hear from residents. “I … Read more
BLOG: “The past six months have been an absolute whirlwind”
Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Roy Gladden was sworn in as the city’s First Citizen in May. Here, he looks back at a busy few months which saw him at the centre of historic events as well as the countless community engagements which are such an important part of the Lord Mayor’s diary… When I … Read more
New Senior Information Officer appointed
Liverpool City Council has appointed a new Senior Information Officer as part of its ongoing improvement journey and commitment to increasing transparency.
Know where to go for healthcare this Christmas
The local NHS is reminding people not to forget about their health during their Christmas preparations. Although no one likes the thought of getting ill over Christmas, it’s really important to know what to do if you or a loved one needs urgent health advice and treatment during the festive period – as well as … Read more
Christmas opening times for council services
Council building opening times All council buildings are open as usual until Friday 23 December. All council administrative buildings – including Cunard Building – will be closed on: Normal reception opening hours are 8.30am-5pm apart from the Cunard, which is open from 8am to 6pm. Cunard reception opening times Cunard reception will be open on … Read more
Only call 999 for life-threatening emergencies on days of strike action
The North West Ambulance Service is asking the public to call 999 only in life-threatening situations on days affected by industrial action. Ambulances will still be available to respond, although they will be prioritised for life-threatening injuries and illnesses on Wednesday 21 and Wednesday 28 December. Typical emergencies include cardiac arrest, loss of consciousness, fits … Read more
Bin collection service changes for festive season
Residents are being reminded that a revised bin collection service will be in place over the Christmas and New Year period.
Campaign to reduce dog fouling is a howling success!
A campaign to tackle dog fouling in parts of Liverpool has seen a dramatic decline in the messy issue – with some areas seeing the problem more than halved.
Liverpool to put people and nature at the heart of placemaking
Liverpool City Council has today given the green light to a “people first” transformation to planning the future of the city’s public spaces and streets.
Fly-tipping cases treated as crime scenes in new phase of litter campaign
Liverpool City Council has decided to adopt a rather eye-catching approach in its continuing campaign against fly-tippers – branding dumped waste as ‘crime scenes’.
It’s all coming together…. with a little help from our friends
Planning for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool is well under way with everything from a cultural programme, fan zones, a EuroClub and community and school engagement initiatives starting to take shape behind the scenes. Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy Councillor Harry Doyle looks at the financial side of the competition and … Read more
BLOG: “Liverpool has a unique opportunity to do something powerful”
Earlier this year Liverpool recruited its first race equality officer for education. In this blog, Paul Olubayo explains more about his role and what it will bring to our city… My role at the council is a new and unique one for the city. As Race Equalities Officer within the education department, I will be … Read more
Eurovision looks good on the dancefloor
The world’s biggest Eurovision fan club is polishing its dancing shoes as it prepares to host Liverpool’s official Eurovision party next year. The OGAE (Organisation Générale des Amateurs de l’Eurovision) – which is made up of 42 fan clubs from across the world – has announced that it is bringing its EuroClub to Camp and … Read more
Major deal signed to deliver £70 million Littlewoods project
The Littlewoods Project has reached a major milestone with a deal signed that kick starts work on the high-profile scheme.
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