Liverpool remains in the running to host the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Liverpool – and six other cities – have made the shortlist as the potential host city for next year’s flagship event. Twenty cities submitted expressions of interest. The city has successfully sailed through the first part of the bidding process, with the BBC … Read more
An addiction recovery programme is reducing harm of drug use to people and communities across the city. Launched in July 2021, the Government’s ADDER (Addiction, Diversion, Disruption, Enforcement and Recovery) programme has seen partners across Liverpool’s health and social care infrastructure working together to ensure that people are offered a health-based approach to tackling their … Read more
The two men credited as the pioneers of Liverpool’s multi-million pound Beatles tourism economy are to be honoured by the city.
A DOCTOR, faith leader and charity fundraiser who has touched the lives of many is to be made a ‘Citizen of Honour’ in a special ceremony at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday, 10 August. Dr Shiv Pande MBE, who has lived in the city for five decades, started his career as a surgeon at Broadgreen … Read more
Liverpool City Council has today launched a consultation on draft guidance which will support where high quality buildings can be built in the city. The council has produced a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to guide the development of tall buildings in the city in a proactive and positive manner. As part of the process, … Read more
A major public consultation is being launched today (Monday, 1 August) to get views on improvements to three cycle routes in Liverpool.
It’s a flag waving day for Liverpool – after two of its best loved parks picked up a national award.
Cycling in Liverpool is set for an e-revolution after a new bike hire scheme got the green light today.
[le id=”10″] Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet will meet for its July meeting on Friday (22 July), at 10am at the Town Hall. This meeting is open to the public, but if you can’t attend, it will be livestreamed and we’ll also be updating from this page throughout the meeting. You can also watch back later … Read more
Liverpool City Council has today appointed Anne Marie Lubanski, its Director of Adult Services and Health, to the statutory role of Head of Paid Service.
Tony Reeves has made the decision to step down as Chief Executive of Liverpool City Council with immediate effect.
An estimated 250,000 people in the UK require assistance to get in/out of bed and to access a toilet/shower. But how many hotels provide a room with a hoist to cater for that need? Graham Garnett, Liverpool City Council’s Inclusive Design Officer, knows the schocking answer and thanks to a phone call, began a quest … Read more
LIVERPOOL’S homeless support services will be working to support vulnerable people as an amber heat warning is issued from midnight on Sunday. Periods of hot weather can be dangerous to health and pose a significant risk to people who have a street lifestyle – as they can struggle to keep themselves cool and stay hydrated. … Read more
The government announced support earlier this year to help with rising energy bills including a one-off payment of £150 to households in Council Tax bands A to D, and a discretionary fund for residents in higher band properties. We have now paid the rebate to all households that pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit, … Read more
LIVERPOOL FC manager Jürgen Klopp and actress Sue Johnston are set to be awarded the Freedom of Liverpool. The proposals to bestow the city’s highest civic honour will be considered at an extraordinary meeting of Liverpool City Council next Wednesday, 20 July, and, if approved, a ceremony will be held at a future date. The … Read more
Peter Howson, the city council’s Principal Tree Officer, has been on a career defining mission – to support Liverpool’s oldest and most majestic inhabitant… I have been a Tree Officer at Liverpool City Council for over 27 years, in that time I am proud of many achievements, but this week one of my longest outstanding … Read more
With Covid-19 cases on the rise again, Liverpool’s Health Protection Board (HPB) is sharing the latest advice for those living, working and visiting Liverpool – as the sharp increase has the potential to disrupt essential services and affect peoples’ summer holiday plans. Covid-19 cases are on the rise again, across the whole of the country, … Read more
Liverpool City Council is looking to rein in dog owners who let their pets foul in public places – and then don’t bin it.
With more cases of monkey pox being detected in the north west, public health officials have issued a reminder of the symptoms. What we know so far… Monkeypox is a viral infection, usually associated with travel to West Africa where it is endemic. It’s usually mild and most people recover within a few weeks. This … Read more
An event company that was fined earlier this year for illegally promoting a circus in Liverpool – has been prosecuted again.
