Primary school pupils in Walton have been learning how to make a “racquet” thanks to a local tennis club. Looking to boost its membership numbers as it approaches its centenary, Trinity Tennis Club, Orrell Park, launched a “Meet the Neighbours” campaign and Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery decided it was an ace offer. Professional … Read more
Liverpool City Council has today announced the 75 organisations that will receive grant funding to support young people and communities in the city. Liverpool-based voluntary, charity and social enterprises that share a wide range of objectives with the council, such as health, education and skills, safety, financial wellbeing and access to justice in the city … Read more
Head of UNESCO City of Music Kevin McManus explains why Spellow Library is more than just a place to borrow books… Like everyone else I was shocked when I heard the news about the senseless attack on Spellow Library at the weekend. For me, it was an incident that was literally close to home. I … Read more
Liverpool City Council has issued an operational update on its services for families following violent incidents in the city at the weekend. All Family Hubs and Children’s Centres are operating as usual. Providers who support the council with its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which runs throughout the city in the school holidays have … Read more
St George’s Hall is set to mark its 170th anniversary by inviting a host of Liverpool’s most talented performers into its iconic spaces. From comedians to singer-songwriters, from jazz to rock’n’roll, the final programme of events for the SGH170 Festival, curated by Culture Liverpool and the St George’s Hall team, has now been unveiled and … Read more
Interested in training for a new career? Liverpool’s Adult Learning Service is set to help new learners on the first steps of their journey with a series of information and assessment sessions. Starting on Monday, learners can attend sessions at either Newsham or Granby Adult Learning Centres where their skill level will be assessed so … Read more
The unique contributions of eight individuals to Liverpool and beyond are set to be rewarded with one of the city’s highest prizes Professor John Ashton, the Reverend Canon Dr Crispin Pailing, Leroy Cooper and Chrissie Byrne as well as the four members of The Real Thing have all been nominated to be made Citizens of … Read more
Smoke-free in a generation – that’s the ambition of the Liverpool Tobacco Control Strategy that is officially launched today. The strategy, which was approved by the Council’s Cabinet in June, now becomes the guiding document of the city’s ultimate aim of reducing the number of people who smoke in Liverpool to the point where the … Read more
Thinking about returning to learning? Not sure where to start? Then come along to a Liverpool Adult Learning Service (ALS) open day! Later this month, the ALS team will be on hand at four centres across the city to answer questions about the courses that will be available from September. The open days are all … Read more
On Sunday, 9 June, veterans marched through Liverpool City Centre to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. They assembled at the Royal Albert Dock where there were prayers and readings from The Rector of Liverpool, The Reverend Canon, Dr Crispin Pailing MBE, Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Richard Kemp and Lord-Lieutenant of Merseyside Mark Blundell. … Read more
Over 80 of the best local independent businesses are set to be showcased at the very first St George’ Hall Market. On Father’s Day, Sunday 16 June, one of Liverpool’s best-loved buildings will become a bustling marketplace as the Summer Market brings a whole range of stallholders to both the inside and outside of the … Read more
People in Liverpool are invited to come together this year to mark Father’s Day at Anfield Crematorium. On Sunday, 16 June, a commemorative service and time for reflection will be held from noon-2pm, delivered in partnership with the Good Funeral Company. The crematorium chapel will also be open from 11am-noon for people who would like … Read more
Mark your calendars for an informative day at the SEND Local Offer Live, taking place at The Liverpool Guild of Students at the University of Liverpool on Wednesday 3 July 2024 from noon-6pm.
Looking for a new work challenge? Want to give our youngest residents the best start in life? Then a career in Early Years could be for you! Liverpool City Council is hosting a dedicated Early Years Recruitment Event on Wednesday 12 June and anyone aged 16 and above who is interested in finding out more … Read more
The 80th anniversary of the Normandy Landings will be marked in Liverpool next month by a series of events. On 6 and 9 June there will be several moments when the city will be able to reflect on the historic manoeuvres of 6 June 1944 which started the Battle of Normandy, or Operation Overlord. D-Day, … Read more
Calling the best young artists, bands and producer-artists – applications are now open for the latest cohort of the award-winning LIMF Academy. Unsigned artists aged 16-25 from across the Liverpool City Region are invited to apply for the programme that has supported over 5,000 creators since it was launched in 2013 and has become one … Read more
Liverpool City Council has today launched three further Family Hub networks. The city now has five Family Hubs, after successful launches in Clubmoor and Ellergreen Children’s Centre last July and Speke in November. As previously, the new Hubs are based within existing Children’s Centres: The networks will support families in these wards: Edge Hill, Smithdown, … Read more
Liverpool City Council is set to host a new market next month in one of the city’s most iconic locations – and is now looking for traders to get involved. St George’s Hall will be the home of the market which will be held for the first time on Sunday 16 June and traders are … Read more
Liverpool City Council has successfully placed a Banning Order on a letting agent operating unlicensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO). Trophy Homes Ltd was hit with the order relating to convictions from February 2023 including the failure to license two HMO properties. The Banning Order was granted on Thursday, 25 April 2024, under the Housing … Read more
Visitors to St George’s Hall will be able to walk in the footsteps of a Victorian prison guard from next week. The iconic hall’s popular visitor experience The History Whisperer has been reimagined and will now also feature a new character – The Warder – as part of an immersive exhibition with tickets now on … Read more