Homelessness funding boost welcomed
Liverpool City Council is to benefit from additional funding to tackle rough sleeping and homelessness this year.
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Land sale set to advance King Edward Triangle regeneration plans
This decision reinforces the Council’s commitment to building a strong, fair, and sustainable city for all
BLOG | ‘When times are hard, it’s ok to not be ok, and help is out there’
On World Mental Health Day, Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, outlines how people can get support if they are struggling…
Liverpool lounge closed for breaching indoor smoking laws
A lounge has been forced to close its doors for allowing customers to smoke indoors.
Community Awareness Day brings services and support to L8 residents
Residents in L8 are being invited to take part in a special Community Awareness Day on Thursday 9 October, which will showcase the wide range of services and support available in the area. The free event, running from 10am to 3pm at the PAL Centre is being delivered by Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood Team in … Read more
BAFTA-winning producer and writer brings Walton’s story to the screen
A powerful new documentary is set to be screened in Liverpool this week, offering a compelling and heartfelt portrait of Walton. Commissioned by Hat Trick Productions Managing Director, Jimmy Mulville (who was born and raised in Walton), Of People and Place is a 30-minute film shot entirely on location in Walton and aims to challenge … Read more
Mersey Heat Energy Centre officially opened in Liverpool Waters ceremony
The Mersey Heat Energy Centre in Liverpool Waters has been officially opened in a ceremony bringing together civic leaders, project partners and heritage stakeholders as the city pushes forward with low carbon regeneration. Councillor Liam Robinson (Leader of Liverpool City Council) and Cllr Anthony Burns (Liverpool City Region Combined Authority Cabinet Member for Net Zero) … Read more
Stay safer for longer at free road safety event
Liverpool residents over the age of 60 are invited to a free road safety event in the city centre later this month.
Award drives home success of Liverpool’s road improvements
Liverpool City Council was handed a prestigious award at this week’s Department for Transport Special Recognition Awards ceremony.
Drivers urged to update their Highway Code knowledge
Liverpool City Council is reminding all road users to refresh their Highway Code knowledge as research suggests the majority of drivers may be unaware of recent changes.
Breck Road library
Liverpool City Council has taken action to prevent the accrual of further debt in relation to Breck Road library, operated by Alt Valley Community Trust (AVCT). The lease on the privately-owned building was transferred to AVCT in 2016, but they have failed to meet their legal obligation to pay the rent in full, despite being … Read more
World Elders’ Day marked in Liverpool
To mark World Elders’ Day, neighbourhood officers came together at the Joseph Lappin Centre in Old Swan to celebrate elderly residents and recognise the vital role they play in our community.
Public health officials back Stoptober
Public Health Liverpool is backing the national Stoptober campaign with a powerful local push to help residents quit smoking for good – and this year, there’s more support than ever before. Backed by Liverpool City Council and Smokefree Liverpool, the campaign will feature real-life stories from local people, including Jason Scott, 58, who quit smoking … Read more
Hall Hosts Autumn Artisan Delights
Around 70 of the best independent traders will be heading to St George’s Hall this Sunday to showcase a vast array of stunning and unique products. The artisan market, which has FREE entry, returns on Sunday 5 October, after the huge success of last year’s event. Running from 10am to 4.30pm expect stalls filled with … Read more
Richmond Tavern fined for mice infestation
A Liverpool pub has been hit with a bill for almost £30,000 for food safety breaches.
Liverpool’s “First class” Intern to Work scheme praised by leading national social inclusion body
Liverpool’s “Intern to Work” scheme has received praise from a national social inclusion body after being described as one of the leading supported internship providers in the Northwest. Described as a ‘first-class approach’, the pioneering, work-based study programme led by Liverpool City Council, has been highlighted by the National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) for … Read more
Shop forced to close after repeatedly selling illicit cigarettes
A shop on Picton Road has been ordered to close after multiple owners were found to be selling illicit cigarettes.
Commitment to deliver Liverpool North New Town
Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority have expressed their shared commitment to delivering substantial housing growth and investment in communities across North Liverpool and Bootle.
BLOG | ‘A chance to show off our city’ – Council Leader on the Labour Party conference being held in Liverpool
As Liverpool prepares to welcome Labour Party conference delegates, Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, reflects on the importance of having Government ministers and Members of Parliament from across the country in the city…
Additional Government funding for Liverpool welcomed
Liverpool City Council has welcomed news that three additional areas of the city are to benefit to the tune of tens of millions of pounds over the next decade from the Government’s new ‘Pride in Place’ initiative. Parts of Everton, Norris Green and the area around Newsham Park will each get £2 million per year … Read more