News · 12 August 2024
New Government commends Council’s improvements
The new Government has written to Liverpool City Council and praised the progress it has made on its improvement journey.
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News · 12 August 2024
Youth and Community Grant recipients announced
Liverpool City Council has today announced the 75 organisations that will receive grant funding to support young people and communities in the city. Liverpool-based voluntary, charity and social enterprises that share a wide range of objectives with the council, such as health, education and skills, safety, financial wellbeing and access to justice in the city
News · 12 August 2024
FAQs | Asylum seekers, refugees and housing
We have put together this common list of questions and answers about asylum seekers and refugees and housing...
News · 11 August 2024
BLOG | “For me, it was an incident that was literally close to home.”
Head of UNESCO City of Music Kevin McManus explains why Spellow Library is more than just a place to borrow books... Like everyone else I was shocked when I heard the news about the senseless attack on Spellow Library at the weekend. For me, it was an incident that was literally close to home. I
A well-run council · 11 August 2024
Liverpool to pilot super-smart solar bins
Liverpool City Council is fixing its eyes on the sun to help improve litter collection in its major parks and high footfall areas.
A strong and fair economy for all · 7 August 2024
Ofsted praise “continued improvement” to Children and Young People Services
Ofsted has commended the continued progress of the improvement in Liverpool City Council’s Children and Young People’s Service. The findings of Ofsted’s two-day visit, conducted in July 2024, have been published and concluded that “the permanent senior leadership team is driving improvement plans at a timely pace.” They also found that: Ofsted also recognises that
News · 6 August 2024
Spellow Hub Library – how you can help
Following an outpouring of support following the awful scenes on County Road on Saturday, which resulted in the vandalism of Spellow Hub Library, a dedicated email account has been established which people should use if they would like to offer any support or donate books. The email is spellowsupport@liverpool.gov.uk And thanks to generous offers of
News · 5 August 2024
Council Leader responds following serious disorder over the weekend
Statement from Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, on the weekend’s serious disorder.
News · 5 August 2024
Holiday activities programme and family services update
Liverpool City Council has issued an operational update on its services for families following violent incidents in the city at the weekend. All Family Hubs and Children’s Centres are operating as usual. Providers who support the council with its Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which runs throughout the city in the school holidays have
News · 5 August 2024
An ‘Action!’-packed career boost for new Film Office’s trainees
More than 400 people have kickstarted their film and TV careers thanks to Liverpool City Council Film Office’s Action! programme. Within the first six months of Action!, the Film Office has facilitated paid work for 130 entrants, with sought-after roles on a variety of productions filming in the Liverpool City Region – from high-end television
News · 2 August 2024
Faith leaders call for unity and peace following Southport incidents
Liverpool's faith leaders have come together to call for peace and unity following the horrific attacks in Southport.
News · 1 August 2024
Liverpool landmarks to light up pink in tribute to those affected by Southport incident
Liverpool is joining forces with other parts of the city region to light up as a mark of respect and solidarity with everyone affected by the tragic incidents which took place earlier this week in Southport.
Blog · 31 July 2024
BLOG | ‘It is vital we stand together to ensure justice is done for the people of Southport’
Liverpool City Council leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, reflects on the events in Southport in recent days.
News · 26 July 2024
SGH170 Festival to celebrate the old and the new
St George’s Hall is set to mark its 170th anniversary by inviting a host of Liverpool’s most talented performers into its iconic spaces. From comedians to singer-songwriters, from jazz to rock’n’roll, the final programme of events for the SGH170 Festival, curated by Culture Liverpool and the St George’s Hall team, has now been unveiled and
News · 25 July 2024
Council launches new Workforce Academy to help staff support young people
Liverpool City Council is delighted to announce the launch of its new Workforce Academy within the Children’s and Young People’s Service. Called ‘Care, Inspire, Thrive’, the Academy will upskill and train staff as part of the Council’s commitment to providing the best service possible for children and families in Liverpool. The new Academy has been
News · 25 July 2024
Adult Learning assessment days
Interested in training for a new career? Liverpool’s Adult Learning Service is set to help new learners on the first steps of their journey with a series of information and assessment sessions. Starting on Monday, learners can attend sessions at either Newsham or Granby Adult Learning Centres where their skill level will be assessed so
A strong and fair economy for all · 24 July 2024
City launches new campaign to promote free business support service
Liverpool City Council is excited to announce the launch of a new, city-wide, outdoor marketing campaign to promote its comprehensive Business Support Service.
News · 23 July 2024
Update on the future of two of the city’s Lifestyle Centres
Two Liverpool organisations have applied to manage and operate two of Liverpool’s Lifestyles centres. In December last year, it was announced that Liverpool City Council was beginning a process which would ask for expressions of interest from external organisations to take over the running of Everton Park and Park Road Lifestyles. The ambition is for
Blog · 18 July 2024
BLOG: Let’s make smoking in Liverpool history
Following the #KingsSpeech, Professor Matthew Ashton, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, shares his views on the proposed UK smoking ban, and #Liverpool’s new six-year Tobacco Control Strategy. This week marked a significant step in Liverpool’s #SmokeFree journey as the Liverpool Tobacco Control Alliance, a multi-disciplinary forum of professionals committed to making smoking in Liverpool history,
News · 18 July 2024
BLOG | How we are cracking down on rogue landlords
Liverpool’s Interim Director of Housing, Louise Harford, outlines the success of the city’s Private Sector Housing Intelligence and Enforcement Force...
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