News · 23 October 2020
A new masterplan for one of the UK’s creative hot-spots has been endorsed – which could soon lead to Liverpool’s first new train station and public park of the 21st century.
Covid-19 · 22 October 2020
The Government is to allow gyms, indoor sports facilities, fitness and dance studios in Liverpool and the wider city region to reopen from Saturday 24 October. They were included in Tier 3 restrictions which came into force on Wednesday 14 October in a bid to drive down COVID-19 infection rates. However, local leaders successfully argued
Business · 21 October 2020
Hoteliers across Liverpool and the North West have made an urgent plea to government for an economic rescue plan to save the sector from collapse.
Covid-19 · 20 October 2020
The whole of the North West is now in the highest category for Covid-19 restrictions, to try and bring down the number of Coronavirus cases. A week ago (Weds 14th) Liverpool City Region moved into Tier 3. Two days later (Fri 16th) Lancashire moved into this category and today (Weds 20th) it was announced that
Covid-19 · 19 October 2020
Liverpool is demanding urgent answers from government on the Covid-19 crisis.
Air Quality · 19 October 2020
A major gateway into Liverpool is to undergo a radical revamp from today - Monday, 19 October.
News · 15 October 2020
A new appointment only, walk-through coronavirus testing facility for people with symptoms has opened at Stanley Park Car Park on Priory Road, Anfield.
News · 15 October 2020
A £10m emergency fund will open tomorrow (Friday, 16 October) in a bid to protect Liverpool's vital hospitality and leisure businesses from the huge economic impact of Covid-19 restrictions.
Blog · 12 October 2020
These first seven months of the Covid-19 crisis and the consequences have hit Liverpool hard. Really hard. Many businesses have closed and many people have lost their jobs. It’s also been a very difficult time for many families and individuals. We are now seeing the true impact of the austerity measures, cuts to public health
Liverpool · 6 October 2020
People in Liverpool will be able to try a new way of getting around the city centre as a new trial of e-scooters begins today.
Business · 5 October 2020
A ‘Team Liverpool’ roadmap to drive the city forward beyond the COVID-19 pandemic is being launched on Monday 5 October. The City Plan is a commitment from key public, private and voluntary sector partners to tackle inequalities to give everyone a better quality of life – regardless of background, identity or postcode. It aims to
News · 1 October 2020
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson and Metro Mayor of Liverpool City Region Steve Rotheram have responded to the government’s announcement on new Covid-19 restrictions for the area. In a joint statement with the other council leaders of the region, they have cautiously welcomed the steps to try and control the virus but say the region
Mayor · 29 September 2020
The leaders of Liverpool, Leeds and Manchester Councils have written to the Government warning that the hospitality sector is at risk of collapse unless there is a review of the current licensing restrictions and household mixing advice brought in due to COVID-19. In a letter to Health Secretary Matt Hancock and Business Secretary Alok Sharma,
News · 26 September 2020
Following a stunning £4m makeover, you’re invited to take a stroll down Princes Boulevard – and discover Liverpool’s newest art trail. In the heart of Toxteth, explore the unique story of how this community was shaped and reacted to the rise and fall of the British Empire. Download the illustrated map and take an illuminating
News · 25 September 2020
Liverpool City Council is to embark on its first major housing scheme in 30 years.
News · 25 September 2020
Liverpool City Council has taken the first step in a bid to reduce the rising number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMO) across the city.
News · 17 September 2020
The role of a slavery defending Liverpool MP has been acknowledged in the heart of the Toxteth community - almost 40 years after his statue was removed following the infamous riots.
Care · 17 September 2020
Liverpool has successfully bid for £745,000 from the Government to help rough sleepers housed during the pandemic into permanent accommodation. The funding, from the ‘Everyone In’ programme, will be used by the council to support with securing tenancies and providing vulnerable people with household items to settle them into their new homes. Councillor Paul Brant,
Care · 16 September 2020
An adoptive family from Liverpool are featuring in a new national campaign which is being launched to encourage more people to consider adoption. Andy, Craig and their daughter star in the #YouCanAdopt campaign backed by the Department for Education which aims to debunk myths around adoption and find families for the almost 3,000 children that
News · 9 September 2020
Liverpool has launched the UK’s first heritage led development plan to help shape a multi-billion pound regeneration programme in its historic docklands.
