New Covid-19 guidance for funerals
Liverpool City Council has set out new Covid-19 guidelines for gatherings at funerals.
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A message from Mayor Joe Anderson
Dear All, Firstly I want to reassure you that Liverpool City Council is doing all it can practically to support those who are most likely to be impacted by the Coronavirus situation. We are working with the Combined Authority, local service providers, Central Government and other stakeholders to ensure that our great city comes through … Read more
Coronavirus hotlines set up to mobilise “community army”
Liverpool’s Mayor has issued an unprecedented rallying cry to the city’s residents and businesses in a bid to mobilise a “community army” to tackle the Coronavirus challenge.
Mayor acts to tackle Coronavirus
Following the UK government’s decision to move to a delay approach to Coronavirus, Liverpool City Council has taken action to contain it from spreading.
Liverpool sets out plan to retain World Heritage status
Liverpool has set out a plan to retain its World Heritage status – as new figures show almost £3bn has been invested to upgrade the city’s historic site over the past decade.
Thumbs up for Mersey Music Masterplan
A masterplan aimed at transforming the epicentre of Liverpool’s musical heritage has been approved. Liverpool City Council’s cabinet has today (Friday, 6 March) approved a Spatial Regeneration Framework (SRF) for the Cavern Quarter, including Mathew Street – home of the world-famous music venues the Cavern Club and Eric’s, and nearby Williamson Square. The SRF contains … Read more
Liverpool to set balanced budget
Liverpool City Council is to set a balanced budget which will protect key public services including libraries, leisure centres and children’s centres. The annual Budget Meeting is being held at Liverpool Town Hall on Wednesday 4 March. Through a combination of considerable effort, Government lobbying and invest to earn schemes the council has been able … Read more
Vision for Upper Central at heart of Liverpool’s future
Plans to upgrade the traditional heart of Liverpool city centre are set to be approved next week.
£2M Anfield environment programme completes
The second phase of a £2million investment in environmental enhancement of the Anfield Village area has now completed.
Liverpool all booked up for Year of Reading
Get ready to turn a new page in 2020 – Liverpool is gearing up for the Year of Reading. On Tuesday, 21 January, organisations and schools from across the city will be gathering at Liverpool Central Library to officially launch a 12-month celebration that’s set to get everyone enjoying the magic of reading. Mayor of … Read more
Mayor of Liverpool raises grave concerns over Landlord Licensing decision
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson is writing to the Government expressing grave concerns over its decision to reject an application to continue its pioneering landlord licensing scheme. Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick has turned down an application to keep the citywide scheme going for five years from April 2020 – despite it being backed by Merseyside … Read more
Liverpool City Council budget consultation now open
Liverpool City Council has started a consultation on its budget savings for the next financial year. The city council already has £436 million less to spend each year in real terms than it did in 2010 – equivalent to a 63 per cent cut – due to reductions in funding from central government. Through a … Read more
Budget proposals to balance Liverpool’s books
Liverpool City Council is to start a consultation later this week on its budget savings for the next financial year. The city council already has £436 million less to spend each year in real terms than it did in 2010 – equivalent to a 63 per cent cut – due to reductions in funding from … Read more
New year message from the Mayor of Liverpool
I find it difficult to put into words how disappointed I feel right now about the recent general election result and what it means for our city its finances and for you. As you know, we have a total amount of £57 million to find in order to set a legal and balanced budget by 4 … Read more
Support for 1,700 Liverpool families at Christmas time
MAYOR of Liverpool Joe Anderson has announced plans to help around 1,700 families and individuals this festive season. A total of 1,000 households with a child under one who are in receipt of housing benefit or council tax support, or who have been affected by the benefit cap, will be able to claim a £40 … Read more
Work begins on new hotel at Paddington Village scheme
The latest landmark project at Liverpool’s £1bn Paddington Village scheme is now underway.
Key milestones set out for Mersey waterfront development
Liverpool City Council has set out a timetable to transform a former landfill site that once formed part of the International Garden Festival celebrations in 1984 into a ‘green community.
Heat is on for £1bn flagship life science campus
Work is to begin on installing a unique heating system to fuel what will become one of the world’s leading research hubs in life sciences and medicine.
Top team appointed to lead delivery of major sporting events
Two of Liverpool’s leading sporting executives are to oversee the delivery of the city’s major international sports events. Brian Barwick – the former controller of ITV Sport, Chair of the Rugby Football League and Chief Executive of the Football Association – will chair a new Sports Event Delivery Group (SEDG). The group will maximise the … Read more
Residents urged to have a go at balancing council books
People in Liverpool are being asked to help decide the city council’s spending priorities for the next year, as the local authority grapples with a £57.6 million funding gap. A Budget Calculator has been launched – www.liverpool.gov.uk/budget2020 – which gives council taxpayers the chance to choose how much they would spend in each department by … Read more