This year’s service holds special significance as it commemorates the 80th anniversaries of Victory in Europe Day and Victory over Japan Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe and the Far East.
Free events and activities, including craft workshops and interactive storytelling, will be available at six libraries across the city throughout the half-term break.
Charities that offer support to people affected by grief have received a financial boost, thanks to bereaved families in Liverpool.
People in Liverpool are being urged to complete their bowel screening test when they get it, with a new message: “Just a tiny bit of poo could be lifesaving for you!”
As clocks go back this autumn, Liverpool City Council is reminding cyclists and pedestrians to take extra precautions to stay safe.
Ofsted has published the findings of its latest monitoring visit of Children’s Services at Liverpool City Council. Ofsted found that there has been a significant improvement in the quality and impact of work with children in the front door and assessment teams since the last inspection of these areas in May 2023. The visit, which … Read more
The temporary classrooms are modern, constructed to a high standard, and fully equipped to support teaching and learning from day one.
British Gymnastics has announced its ambition to bring the event back to Liverpool in 2030. Should the bid be successful, the event would be one of the biggest global sporting events to be held in the UK that year.
Liverpool City Council is launching a major lighting upgrade this week, bringing smarter, greener streetlights to the area around the Bramley Moore Dock.
Liverpool is celebrating significant progress in its mission to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, as new data from 2024 reveals a surge in testing, increased uptake of HIV prevention medication PrEP, and a dramatic reduction in late diagnoses. As part of the city’s commitment to the global Fast Track Cities initiative, Liverpool has seen: … Read more
A Senior Social Worker from Liverpool says she feels “honoured” after winning a National Lifetime Achievement Award for her work with children and families. Maria Moore, a Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator with Liverpool City Council, was named a finalist in the prestigious Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025 and was successful – … Read more
River of Light – the much-loved, free light festival which every year transforms Liverpool’s iconic waterfront into an outdoor art gallery – gets under way on Friday 24 October.
Improvement works will ensure the building could return to use as a cultural and community asset.
While the work is carried out the site will be secured to reduce unauthorised entry and protect the public and neighbouring properties
Africa Oyé have announced big changes for their 2026 festival as organisers prepare for an exciting new era for the much-loved event.
A number of fake Labubu dolls have been seized in Liverpool, as part of a joint operation between Merseyside Police and Trading Standards.
The European Commission has today announced Liverpool is one of three finalists of the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital).
Liverpool’s Adult Social Care services are celebrating a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), awarded following a recent inspection. This positive rating is a significant achievement and reflects the council’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to residents who draw on support. The CQC’s assessment looked closely at how well the … Read more
Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, joined Mayor Steve Rotheram and other city region leaders today to launch a ‘bold and ambitious’ 10-year blueprint with to create tens of thousands of jobs and add £10bn to the Liverpool City Region economy. Built on innovation and collaboration, the Liverpool City Region Growth Plan is a … Read more
Liverpool is coming together this October to say one thing loud and clear: hate has no home here. From 11–18 October, Liverpool City Council and partners across the city will mark National Hate Crime Awareness Week with community events, workshops, and outreach sessions to raise awareness of hate crime, encourage reporting, and show solidarity with … Read more