An open letter – a week on from Liverpool Women’s Hospital attack
A week on from the terror attack at Liverpool Women’s Hospital, city leaders have written this open letter to the people of Liverpool and Merseyside.
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Update on Liverpool Women’s Hospital incident
Following the most recent JTAC assessment, the Home Secretary has today announced that the threat level to the UK from terrorism has been raised to Severe – an attack is highly likely. Following yesterday’s incident at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC) has taken the decision. The decision has been driven … Read more
Liverpool Women’s Hospital incident – Mayoral statement
The Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, has issued a statement after a fatal car explosion outside the Liverpool Women’s Hospital, this morning, claimed a life and left another person injured. Mayor Joanne said: “This morning’s tragic incident at the Liverpool Women’s Hospital has understandably caused a great deal of concern. “Given the police investigation is … Read more
COP26 Blog: The luxury of having time has passed
Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, is at COP26 In Glasgow and gives her thoughts on the critical climate change conference
New Chief Operating Officer appointed
Liverpool City Council has appointed a new Chief Operating Officer to support its ongoing improvement. Jacqui McKinlay will take up the newly created position – a key role in our senior team – in January 2022. She is joining LCC from the Centre for Governance and Scrutiny (CfGS) – a national charity based in London, … Read more
Phase one of The Strand redevelopment – UPDATE
Phase one of the redevelopment of Liverpool’s waterfront gateway – The Strand – has been completed.
Contractors appointed to stalled highways schemes
Liverpool City Council has appointed contractors to complete the remaining highways schemes which had stalled following the collapse of VIAM.
New Covid support grant to launch for SMEs
A new pot of funding to support Liverpool businesses affected by the Covid pandemic will be launched next week.
Government backs region’s revolutionary green network
The government has backed an innovative low carbon and hydrogen energy project for the North West and North Wales.
Liverpool’s Covid journey in print
Liverpool City Council’s communications team has produced a special limited edition book chronicling the Covid-19 pandemic in photographs. Liverpool’s Covid Journey is a hard back publication which tells the city’s Coronavirus story from April 2020 through until March 2021 – and is believed to be a first for local government. It uses powerful images to … Read more
Liverpool launches nudge behavior road safety trial
The UK’s first nudge-behaviour trial for a new style of potentially life-saving pedestrian crossings, has been launched in Liverpool today (Monday, 18 October).
Lime Street roadworks – statement
Liverpool City Council has legally terminated the contract for the Lime Street development scheme, owing to the contractor, MNCN, going into administration.
Afghan refugees receive #LettersFromLiverpool
Pupils from five Liverpool primary schools have written welcome letters to Afghan refugees who are now making the city their home. The moving letters which are part of a project with Writing on the Wall and Action Asylum, with the support of Asylum Link Merseyside, reassure the newcomers “you will have an amazing life here”, … Read more
Electoral review of Liverpool City Council: warding arrangements
The Local Government Boundary Commission for England has today launched a public consultation inviting proposals for a new pattern of electoral wards for Liverpool.
Last chance to have your say in survey on how to make Liverpool “a fairer city for all”
Residents, businesses and organisations are being urged to make sure they have their say on how to make Liverpool a fairer city for all.
Council worker chosen to pick Tree-mendous gift for city
A council worker whose last pre-Covid Christmas was shattered by the tragic death of her husband – has been given some festive cheer.
Stage set for opening of new film studios
Liverpool’s status as the “Hollywood of the North” has taken a step closer as its new film & high-end TV drama studios open for business on Monday (4 October).
Royal honour for Liverpool library manager
A Liverpool library manager who has transformed the image of the service through organising gigs, events and festivals has been presented with the British Empire Medal (BEM) for her work.
Search for Mayoral Performance Committee Chair
Liverpool City Council is looking for an independent Chair for its newly formed Mayoral Performance Select Committee.
Liverpool appoints new Heritage Chief
Liverpool City Council has made its first major move since the city lost its UNESCO World Heritage status. The city council has created a new role – Head of Heritage Preservation and Development – to manage, curate and promote its historic assets and to act as a champion for the city’s heritage sector. Despite the … Read more