Uncategorized · 25 March 2020
Playgrounds and other recreational facilities in parks and green spaces across Liverpool are now closed following new government guidance to protect the public from coronavirus. Although parks and greenspaces are currently staying open to the public for daily exercise during the lockdown period, the following should now not be used: Play areas Recreational equipment such
Uncategorized · 25 March 2020
Liverpool City Council has suspended its large items collections service Bulky Bob’s. Due to reduced staffing levels the popular service, where large household items are collected from people’s homes for disposal or recycling, will be put on hold so that other services can be prioritised. Anyone who has a Bulky Bob’s collection already booked is
Liverpool · 21 March 2020
The Government has urged shoppers to be responsible, following panic buying sparked by the coronavirus outbreak. Environment Secretary George Eustice said there is more than enough food to go around, but that shops are struggling to keep shelves stocked due to increased purchasing. Supermarkets have been overwhelmed, with scenes in Liverpool replicating those across the
Community · 2 March 2020
Parenting courses, more opportunities for young apprentices and a child-friendly app all about local services… These are just some of the big ideas that are taking shape in communities across Liverpool at the climax of the city’s own 100 Day Challenge. On November 7 last year, frontline staff and community leaders in three areas of
Environment · 27 February 2020
The second phase of a £2million investment in environmental enhancement of the Anfield Village area has now completed.
Education · 27 February 2020
Can you spare ten minutes and just £1 next Thursday, 5 March, to raise funds to get kids reading in Liverpool? Organised by national charity Read for Good and the Liverpool Learning Partnership, Drop Everything and Read Liverpool – #DEARLiverpool – is part of the two-week Liverpool schools Readathon, 2-13 March, but everyone can take part – including
Community · 27 February 2020
The number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Liverpool has remained broadly stable, new figures show. Official, independently verified Government figures out this morning (27 Feb) show 17 people were sleeping on city centre streets on November 13, 2019 – the night of the annual rough sleeper count. The count acts as a
News · 25 February 2020
FUNDRAISER Michael Cullen – AKA Speedo Mick – is set to be honoured by his home city of Liverpool. Fresh from his 78 day, 1,000 mile trek from John O’Groats to Lands’ End, he is one of a number of people and organisations being nominated for civic awards. Despite having to battle through storms Ciara
Education · 11 February 2020
Dragons, wizards and hungry caterpillars are on the curriculum for 30,000 children across the city as the Liverpool Readathon returns for its third year next month. More than 100 schools have signed up to take part in this year’s event from 2-13 March which will include a visit from Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell. The
Community · 23 January 2020
Liverpool will mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Monday 27 January with a special service at the Town Hall. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Stand Together’, marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenhau and 25 years since the genocide in Bosnia. During the service, Lord Mayor, Cllr Anna Rothery, will light a
Civic · 23 January 2020
Liverpool’s Lord Mayor has been named in a prestigious list of women making a difference in their communities and raising awareness of gender equality. Councillor Anna Rothery, the city’s first black Lord Mayor, is included in the Power List released by Northern Power Women. It celebrates women who challenge the norm and use their influence
Civic · 17 January 2020
A book of remembrance for people to sign to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau is on display at Liverpool Town Hall. The book, which has been signed by Lord Mayor, Cllr Anna Rothery, Mayor Joe Anderson and Alderman Eddie Clein, President of Merseyside Jewish Representative Council, is on display up to
Community Safety · 13 January 2020
Merseyside Police and its partners have launched a new knife crime campaign #BladeFree to make communities safer for the future. In recent years we have seen all too often many people seriously injured or killed as a result of knife crime. Last year alone four people lost their lives in Merseyside due to knife crime
Mayor · 18 December 2019
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
Community · 13 December 2019
A company has been labelled ‘foolish’ and ‘negligent’ by a judge and hit with costs totalling more than £11,000 for failing to license a huge portfolio of properties in Liverpool. Roach Estates and Property Management Limited of Duke Street in Southport was charged with failing to license 29 properties as part of the city’s Landlord
Uncategorized · 27 November 2019
A West Derby school, described as “one of the best-kept secrets in Liverpool” has been praised by inspectors for its recent improvements and has achieved an overall “good” rating. Holly Lodge Girls’ College, on Mill Lane, was rated as “requires improvement” by Ofsted at its last inspection in May 2017, but now inspectors have rated
Community · 26 November 2019
Liverpool’s Olympic track star Anyika Onoura is under starter’s orders for a new direction in life after saying a fond farewell to the world of competitive racing. And in announcing her retirement, the 35 year-old bronze medal winner has pledged to work with Liverpool City Council to nurture the next generation of homegrown talent. Anyika
Community · 25 November 2019
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
Uncategorized · 22 November 2019
Outreach teams in Liverpool are encouraging people sleeping rough on the city’s streets to come inside this winter.
News · 19 November 2019
Kind-hearted scousers are being asked for their help to feed vulnerable families this Christmas. The Mayor’s Hope Fund has launched an appeal for donations of tins, packets and UHT milk and juice to stock the shelves of foodbanks in the city. Liverpool City Council has set up food collection points in Lifestyles centres, libraries, and
