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Liverpool City Council

Education · 7 March 2025

Pilot encourages parents to have fun whilst reading to their children

As part of our World Book Day celebrations, Liverpool City Council has launched an exciting new project to help parents make Storytime even more engaging and enjoyable. “Tell Me a Story, Liverpool” is a unique pilot programme delivered in partnership with Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and the Dollywood Foundation, an organisation founded by Dolly

A well-run council · 6 March 2025

Council budget for 2025/26 agreed

Councillors have approved Liverpool City Council’s budget for the next year. It will see an additional £15.3 million invested in the delivery of frontline services for residents. The budget includes an extra £1.5 million for neighbourhood services to help tackle issues such as flytipping, street cleansing and blight. The aim is to build on improvements

Crowds at the Eurovision Village at Liverpool’s Pier Head © Liverpool City Council

News · 5 March 2025

Eurovision legacy lives on in Liverpool

A new study has revealed how the Liverpool City Region is continuing to reap the rewards of hosting Eurovision 2023, with repeat visitors bringing an additional £11.1m to the local economy over the past year alone. This is in addition to the £54.8m generated during the event itself, which saw Liverpool shine under the global

News · 3 March 2025

Consultation on Chinatown improvements under way

A consultation on proposed public realm improvements in the Chinatown area of Liverpool city centre is under way. Liverpool City Council, with support from local community groups and the University of Liverpool Architecture School, has developed outline plans for Great George’s Square at the junction of Upper Pitt Street and Nelson Street. The aim is

Liverpool Central Library

Libraries · 3 March 2025

Printing and copying at Liverpool’s libraries

It will soon be easier than ever to print or copy at Liverpool’s libraries.  Liverpool City Council is introducing a new system called Princh, which will allow users to:  The system will be rolled out across Liverpool’s libraries next month. Keep an eye out for instructions both online and in libraries which will give simple,

News · 28 February 2025

Merseyside Police prepares for packed events schedule

Merseyside Police has already begun extensive planning for another busy calendar of events across the region, with community partners continuing to play a vital role in ensuring the safety of those attending. The force’s planning teams are well-versed in delivering policing operations for major events, from the internationally renowned Aintree Races to Liverpool Pride. In

A well-run council · 27 February 2025

Budget delivers investment in frontline services to residents

Liverpool City Council is set to invest an additional £15.3 million in the delivery of frontline services for residents over the coming year. The Council’s ‘core spending power’ – the Government’s measure of how much local authorities have to spend – has increased by 10.3 per cent in cash terms as a result of Government

News · 26 February 2025

Cabinet makes decision on site for new girls’ school

A plan to build a new girls’ school in Toxteth was given the green light by Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet last night. The approval to establish the Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, off Upper Parliament Street, also came with a commitment to support a much-loved community centre on the site. The approximately four-acre site is made

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Health · 25 February 2025

“Rethink Your Drink” with a new app helping Liverpool to reduce drinking

Liverpool residents wanting to cut down on alcohol can get free expert support through a new app that promotes a healthier lifestyle. The ‘Lower My Drinking’ app is part of a new campaign urging people to “Rethink Your Drink.” The app is available to anyone living or working in Liverpool. It offers expert advice tailored

News · 21 February 2025

Cabinet set to decide on proposed site for new girls’ school

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is set to consider a report that will set in motion the development of a new girls’ secondary school in Toxteth, as well as identifying new community facilities for the African Caribbean community. The report, that will be discussed at next week’s cabinet, Tuesday 25 February, is asking that five council-owned

News · 19 February 2025

Liverpool Remembers as Hall Hosts Covid-19 Reflection Event

The civic heart of Liverpool – and one of Britain’s most beloved buildings – is to become the city’s focal point for remembering the Covid-19 pandemic. To commemorate five years since the pandemic began, a national Covid-19 Day of Reflection will take place on Sunday, 9 March. In Liverpool, the Great Hall in St George’s

A well-run council · 18 February 2025

Council to Launch a New Support Service to Help Keep Families Together

Liverpool City Council and its partner agencies are set to introduce a transformative way of working to help families recovering from drug and alcohol addiction and who are receiving specialist care.   The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) offers an alternative to the family court process by providing parents with specialised support to address the

People dressed as seagulls dancing in the street

News · 17 February 2025

Dancers invited to put their best foot forward

From dancing in the streets to cabaret, Culture Liverpool is on the lookout for the city’s best dancing talent. Following its triumphant return in 2024 after a five-year hiatus, Leap Dance Festival is back and creative individuals and organisations are being invited to take centre stage this May. Culture Liverpool, Liverpool City Council and Chaos

A drone image of a part of Liverpool's waterfront

News · 17 February 2025

Funding boost for National Museums Liverpool

Following more than three months of consultation it was announced today that government funding towards National Museums Liverpool’s redevelopment of International Slavery Museum and Maritime Museum will go ahead. £10 million from government will go towards this transformational project for the two museums on Liverpool’s historic waterfront. National Museums Liverpool’s Director, Laura Pye said: “We

A well-run council · 17 February 2025

Liverpool City Council to use AI and automation to transform the way it deals with customer enquiries

Liverpool City Council has announced the implementation of a new system which will vastly improve the way in which it handles enquiries from residents. It will see the introduction of a new case management platform, seamlessly integrating front-office customer experiences with back-office systems, as well as delivering enhanced self-service capabilities, using AI and automation to

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