News · 22 August 2024
Liverpool City Council is reaching out to residents with entrepreneurial ambitions, offering a comprehensive and fully funded Business Support Service to help turn their business ideas into reality. This start-up support initiative is part of the Council’s Business Support Service, which has received £1.59m from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with
News · 22 August 2024
Liverpool’s historic Willis Organ at St George’s Hall will soon receive a much-needed refurbishment, following a vital funding boost. An appeal to repair the organ has received a £20,000 funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, via the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. This means repair work can take place on the ‘Tuba Mirabilis’ –
News · 22 August 2024
A pioneering scheme to get more people in the Liverpool City Region online is gearing up for a final phase which, by the end of the year, will have helped more than 4,500 people. More than 1400 people have already benefitted thanks to the launch of the Digital Inclusion Initiative, a partnership that provides participants
News · 21 August 2024
A mountain of rainbow-coloured foam will be taking over part of Liverpool city centre later this month! Island of Foam – an ambitious, temporary shape-shifting artwork will take over Liverpool ONE’s Sugar House Steps (near John Lewis) on the afternoon of Saturday 31 August. It has been commissioned by Culture Liverpool in partnership with Global
public health · 19 August 2024
With the August bank holiday fast approaching, people in Cheshire and Merseyside are being reminded to plan ahead by ordering any repeat prescriptions they may need and knowing what to do if they, or a family member becomes unwell. The NHS is advising that repeat prescriptions should be ordered seven days ahead of the bank
News · 19 August 2024
Watersport sessions, Swan pedalos, Silent adventure tours, street performances, music and more will fill Liverpool’s waterfront as the programme for The Last Days of Summer is unveiled. The free, family friendly event is to be held on Saturday 31st August and is organised by Liverpool BID Company, Royal Albert Dock Liverpool, Peel Waters and Culture
Road Safety · 19 August 2024
Queens Drive has reopened to traffic today - Monday 19, August.
News · 16 August 2024
Tennis courts in Sefton Park have benefited from a £9,000 investment, supported by the LTA Foundation and delivered by the LTA. Mersey Bowmen Tennis Club, in Sefton Park, also accessed the Sport England Community Asset Fund. The Mersey Bowmen courts have undergone work to help support viability for years to come, including floodlights, accessible paths
News · 16 August 2024
Primary school pupils in Walton have been learning how to make a “racquet” thanks to a local tennis club. Looking to boost its membership numbers as it approaches its centenary, Trinity Tennis Club, Orrell Park, launched a “Meet the Neighbours” campaign and Rice Lane Primary School and Nursery decided it was an ace offer. Professional
News · 15 August 2024
Liverpool's 85 Councillors have issued a joint solidarity statement following the recent racist riots in the city...
News · 13 August 2024
This summer, Liverpool will mark Slavery Remembrance Day on 23 August 2024. It was 25 years ago (1999) that Liverpool first coordinated official commemorative events to mark the date, recognised around the world as a day to remember the millions of lives impacted by, and the lasting legacies of, the transatlantic slave trade. Over the
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 13 August 2024
First-time offenders will now be given a fine at a number of new traffic enforcement locations after a six-month warning notice period ended.
News · 13 August 2024
River of Light is turning playful for its latest instalment, and the team behind the FREE, popular event is giving a sneak peek of what to expect from the 2024 trail. This year, 12 large scale installations will be presented by some of the best light artists in the world, all inspired by the theme of
News · 12 August 2024
The new Government has written to Liverpool City Council and praised the progress it has made on its improvement journey.
News · 12 August 2024
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
We have put together this common list of questions and answers about asylum seekers and refugees and housing...
News · 11 August 2024
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 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 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
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
