News · 15 October 2019
Celebrating sensational students
LIVERPOOL’S student stars are set to shine at St George’s Hall as the city council recognises the hard work and dedication of children with visual and hearing impairments.
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News · 11 October 2019
City centre support project is helping people off the streets
A PIONEERING project helping to reduce the number of rough sleepers, street drinkers and people begging in Liverpool city centre has been given the green light for another year.
News · 10 October 2019
Dozens of children in Merseyside need loving homes
The regional adoption agency for Merseyside has revealed it needs to find parents for 50 children. The figures from AiM (Adoption in Merseyside) – which recruits for local authorities in Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton and Wirral – comes ahead of National Adoption Week (14-20 October) and as analysis published by the Government shows that the North
Transport · 10 October 2019
Major central span to be removed from flawed flyover
The dramatic removal of Liverpool’s Churchill Way flyovers enters a new phase this weekend with the removal of a key central section.
Arts & Events · 9 October 2019
Liverpool set to host the first ever Shanghai film week
To coincide with the Liverpool-Shanghai 20th Sister Cities Anniversary Celebration, four new and acclaimed Shanghai produced films are screening in Liverpool this month at Liverpool Hope University and Everyman Cinema. Shanghai in partnership with Liverpool City Council, Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool Screen School, Liverpool China Partnership and the UK-China Film Collaboration Project funded by the
Mayor · 8 October 2019
Council motion welcomes cancellation of Great British Shooting Show
Liverpool City Council has published a cross-party motion that welcomes the decision by ACC Liverpool not to hold the Great British Shooting Show in the city. The decision by the Board of the Exhibition Centre follows an intervention from Mayor Joe Anderson, who had raised concerns about the overall theme of the event. Although it
Regeneration · 8 October 2019
Approval for city centre’s first Grade A office scheme in a decade
Kier Property and CTP have secured planning consent for their transformational Pall Mall office development in the heart of Liverpool’s commercial business district.
Culture · 8 October 2019
Work to start on Mandela memorial by the end of the year
Work is to start by the end of the year installing a memorial and bridge in a Liverpool park, dedicated to the memory of Nelson Mandela. The Princes Park scheme includes a new ‘Freedom Bridge’, pavilion and 32 cylindrical stoneworks inscribed with inspirational Mandela quotes. The pedestals represent the oil drums Mandela used to grow
Tourism · 8 October 2019
Planning green light for four star cruise hotel
Wates Construction has received planning permission to build Liverpool City Council’s new Cruise Terminal Hotel, marking a major step forward for Peel L&P’s Liverpool Waters, the city’s major waterfront regeneration scheme.
Factfile · 8 October 2019
Deprivation Factfile
You often hear the word ‘deprivation’ associated with cities. It’s a word that no city wants to be defined by. The Indices of Deprivation 2019 have just been released, which reveal how an area is doing when it comes to factors such as income, health, housing and crime. The information is pulled together from a
Community · 5 October 2019
Homeless choirs to release single on World Homelessness Day
Kobalt and the Choir with No Name (CWNN) – a UK charity running choirs for homeless and marginalised people – are releasing a very special version of ‘This Is Me’, to coincide with World Homeless Day on 10 October 2019. The Choir with No Name currently run choirs in four cities in England, including Liverpool,
Care · 4 October 2019
Kinship carers celebrated in Liverpool
Kinship carers are being celebrated in Liverpool next week – and grandparents, relative or family friends bringing up someone else’s child are being urged to get involved. Kinship Carers Liverpool is the longest running and largest kinship care support group in the country, and established National Kinship Carers Week in Oct 2015 to raise awareness
Regeneration · 4 October 2019
Mersey music masterplan aims to hit right note
A masterplan aimed at transforming the epicentre of Liverpool’s musical heritage is set to go out to public consultation later this month.
News · 2 October 2019
Names added to World War One Roll of Honour at Liverpool Town Hall
SERVICEMEN will be honoured next week (9 October), when their names are added to the Roll of Honour at Liverpool Town Hall. A total of 26 men who lost their lives in World War One will be added to the plaque in the Hall of Remembrance, with the inscription reading: “Their name liveth evermore”. Special
Arts & Events · 2 October 2019
Constellations to come to earth and light up Liverpool City Region
An arts project designed to inspire local communities to rediscover their local neighbourhoods and spend time stargazing is being launched across Liverpool City Region. Constellations Presents brings a different artist to Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens and Wirral to present a work inspired by a specific constellation and its relationship to local stories. It
Podcast · 1 October 2019
Merseywaves – Budget Special
Sometimes it can seem as a city council we send out mixed messages. We talk about savings and austerity but then on the other hand we announce major investment projects or cultural events. Does it really add up? Today we’re going to try and untangle some of the complexities around this topic. We’re talking to
Factfile · 1 October 2019
Budget factfile
This factfile is updated regularly with data about Liverpool City Council’s budget, giving you an insight in to the challenges we face. Funding Liverpool City Council is funded in four main ways: • Government funding — 60% of total• Council Tax — 14% of total• Business rates — 15% of total• Other income — 11% of total Northern cities such as Liverpool,
Uncategorized · 27 September 2019
Liverpool commits to tackling ageism
We need to change the way we talk about ageing – that’s the pledge that Liverpool City Council will be making next week. On Tuesday 1 October, the UN’s International Day of Older Persons, Deputy Mayor of Liverpool Gary Millar will join other local authority leaders in signing an open letter committing the city to
News · 26 September 2019
Council to purchase prime dockland for £1
Liverpool City Council is to buy more than 55,000 sq metres of prime waterfront land at Kings Dock from Homes England for £1. A report to the council’s Cabinet tomorrow (Friday, 27 September) seeks approval to acquire the freehold interest for a nominal sum, to help trigger a new multi-million redevelopment programme. The purchase follows
Arts & Events · 26 September 2019
Liverpool seeks to protect live music venues
Liverpool City Council is looking to officially adopt a policy which will safeguard the future of the city’s live music venues.
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