Thriving communities · 7 March 2025
Liverpool City Council’s Flower Streets mural project scooped the Community Cohesion Award and People’s Choice Award at the Liverpool City Region Culture & Creativity Awards 2025 last night.
Education · 7 March 2025
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
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
News · 5 March 2025
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
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 3 March 2025
Liverpool City Council has announced several amendments to the experimental parking zone surrounding Everton Stadium as well as a number of improvements to the area, since the new venue’s first test event.
News · 3 March 2025
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
Libraries · 3 March 2025
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 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
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
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
Climate Change · 26 February 2025
The project will see a transition to low-carbon hot water, significantly decreasing the Cunard Building's environmental impact.
Health · 25 February 2025
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
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 · 21 February 2025
People from across Liverpool will come together with members of the Liverpool branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain to mark the 3rd anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. A service will take place at Liverpool Parish Church of St Nicholas on Monday 24 February at 6.30pm, which will include an introduction from
A strong and fair economy for all · 20 February 2025
The future of six vacant properties, including a Victorian chapel, is set to be decided at a meeting of Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet next week.
News · 19 February 2025
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
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
News · 17 February 2025
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
News · 17 February 2025
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 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
