Call for drivers to park safely and considerately around schools
Inconsiderate and dangerous parking around schools is a significant problem, placing children and others at risk.
Liverpool
Princess Royal to lead Cunard’s 185th anniversary celebrations in Liverpool
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will lead Cunard’s 185th anniversary celebrations in Liverpool on 27 May, as the luxury cruise line marks 185 years of maritime heritage.
New LED streetlights to slash energy costs and carbon emissions
LED streetlights are significantly more energy-efficient than traditional lighting and also more durable, requiring less maintenance.
Liverpool communities unite to celebrate Europe’s rich cultures at 2025 European Festival
Communities across Liverpool will come together this spring to celebrate the rich diversity, traditions and stories of Europe as the Liverpool European Festival returns bigger and bolder for 2025.
Road improvement projects streamlined thanks to new highways framework
The framework will eliminate the need for lengthy tender procedures for each project.
Parking changes to Liverpool city centre approved
Liverpool City Council will implement significant changes to its City Centre Controlled Parking Zone to address growing parking demands, improve road safety, and enhance air quality.
Children’s playgrounds due to receive funding boost
Several children’s playgrounds in Liverpool could receive a glow-up if plans are approved at a meeting next week of the city council’s cabinet.
Liverpool Calls for Action to Protect Children with Lifesaving Vaccines
Families in Liverpool are being warned to act now, as more than 1 in 4 children under 5 have not received both doses of the lifesaving MMR vaccine. During World Immunisation Week (24–30 April), Liverpool City Council is highlighting the urgent need for families to protect children by making sure they are fully vaccinated against … Read more
Liverpool launches landmark 2040 plan to create “framework for a better future”
A detailed, data-led report looking at how to create a better future for Liverpool’s half a million residents over the next 15 years has been published.
Yes vote on £2 overnight visitor charge in Liverpool
Hoteliers in Liverpool have voted in favour to introduce a tourism-based room charge.
Sir Michael Marmot visits Liverpool to officially award Marmot City status
Liverpool City Council has officially been awarded Marmot City status, a national recognition of the city’s commitment to reducing health inequalities and improving wellbeing for every resident. The status was formally awarded by Professor Sir Michael Marmot, a leading figure in health equity, during a visit to the city on 23 April. Sir Michael visited … Read more
Liverpool Welcomes 50 New Citizens on St George’s Day
Today, Wednesday 23rd April, Liverpool celebrates a powerful moment of inclusion and civic pride, as 50 people from across the world becomes British citizens in a special ceremony at St George’s Hall — held fittingly on St George’s Day.
Young people launch pilot to tackle waste in their local area
Seven schools in the north of the city have banded together to launch Keep North Docks Tidy – a four-month pilot project to clean up their local community.
Initiative seeks residents with business ideas to address local health and care challenges.
Are you a local resident with a powerful business idea that addresses a health or care challenge in your community? Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service are delighted to invite you to an information session with Citizen First LCR to hear about their new start-up support programme which is open to applications now! The information sessions takes place: … Read more
Healthcare company prosecuted for destroying protected trees
A local healthcare company has been ordered to pay over £6000 for unlawfully destroying three protected trees which were believed to be over 100 years old.
Council Relaunches 0 – 19 Health Programme to Strengthen Family Support
Liverpool City Council has launched a new approach to Public Health Nursing, offering stronger, more accessible support for families, from pregnancy through school years and into parenthood, helping to improve long-term outcomes for all. Over the coming months, residents will see improvements in how the service is delivered. Plans include creating a single point of … Read more
Cabinet to consider move towards zero waste
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a new Zero Waste Strategy, which will look to rid the City Region of all unnecessary waste by 2040.
Liverpool City Council awards new highway maintenance contract
As part of the contract, the two firms are committed to creating social value that will see benefit to the community in addition to the work carried out.
Liverpool Shares Substantial Progress on Tackling Health Inequalities
Liverpool City Council has shared an important update on its efforts to tackle health inequalities, following a report revealing people living in deprived areas of Liverpool are dying up to 15 years earlier than those in other parts of the city. At the Full Council meeting (Wednesday 2 April) Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member for Health, … Read more
New initiative seeks locals with business ideas to tackle health and care challenges
A ground-breaking initiative to tackle health and care inequalities in Liverpool City Region (LCR) communities launches today. Citizen First LCR will put power firmly in the hands of those with experience of health and care challenges on the ground. Applications are now open to find eight inspiring LCR residents with a powerful business idea that tackles the … Read more