News · 23 February 2023
TODAY parents and other stakeholders will be able to have their say on more plans to increase the number of places in Liverpool’s special schools. In December, cabinet gave its approval to consult on proposals which will see more school places for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Two consultations
Care · 23 February 2023
Liverpool City Council has accepted the findings of a ruling from the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman into the case of a man who was left homeless for six months during the COVID pandemic.
News · 22 February 2023
The star-studded team hosting the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest from Liverpool to audiences across the world has been announced. Presenting the Grand Final (13 May) to a global audience of 160 million will be Eurovision legend Graham Norton, Ukrainian singer, composer and frontwoman of The HARDKISS alternative band, Julia Sanina, Emmy Award-winning actress, Hannah Waddingham, and singer-songwriter,
News · 21 February 2023
Liverpool City Council has appointed the highly experienced Nuala Gallagher as its new Corporate Director of City Development.
Civic · 21 February 2023
One of the UK’s most popular performance poets will become Liverpool’s latest Citizen of Honour on Wednesday 22 February.
News · 21 February 2023
The Tourist Information Centre service (TIC) at Liverpool ONE is to continue operating while a review of the operating model is completed.
News · 21 February 2023
The BBC has announced the commission of two special one-off entertainment shows to celebrate the Eurovision Song Contest. The Greatest Show on Earth (w/t), produced by Little Gem, will celebrate 25 years since the UK last hosted the contest, with 25 reasons why the Eurovision Song Contest is ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’. And The
Education · 20 February 2023
A collective of leading Liverpool law firms have teamed up with Liverpool City Council and the city’s Chamber of Commerce to launch a new programme designed to widen access to the legal profession.
Finance · 16 February 2023
Liverpool City Council has published its final budget proposals for 2023/24.
Blog · 15 February 2023
Cllr Paul Brant is the Assistant Mayor for Transformation; a role which involves working with the Mayor to ensure our transformation agenda is delivered. In this blog post, Cllr Brant outlines his approach and philosophy for the programme.
News · 14 February 2023
A series of devastating earthquakes have hit southern Turkey and north-west Syria killing over 20,000 people and injuring many more. An appeal has now been launched by the UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to help hundreds of thousands of people affected by earthquakes that hit Turkey and Syria. People have been left without shelter in
News · 14 February 2023
A special Eurovision recruitment fair will showcase job opportunities and careers in Liverpool City Region’s £5bn visitor economy. Around 45 employers will highlight a wide range of jobs at the March 1 event at ACC Liverpool – including security workers, receptionists, porters, chefs, food and beverage roles, baristas, housekeepers and supervisors. Interviews for temporary and
News · 13 February 2023
Liverpool City Council Internal Audit officer Paul Stratton was recently the subject of a heart-warming surprise by Michael McIntyre on BBC One – making his debut for Everton FC - in recognition of his voluntary work helping refugees fleeing Ukraine. In this blog he explains more about the surreal experience…
Community Safety · 9 February 2023
A consultation is under way aimed at gaining a wider understanding of how safe women and girls they feel in the areas they live, work and socialise.
News · 8 February 2023
Liverpool City Council is working to tackle the issue of Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) misuse after links to anti-social behaviour and littering in the city – alongside a growing impact to health and the environment. Nitrous oxide is traditionally used for pain relief in medical settings, but the gas is also widely available to purchase
News · 8 February 2023
PROVIDERS across Liverpool will once again be offering hundreds of FREE activity sessions for children this half term. Activities start next Monday, 13 February, for youngsters aged from reception to 16 as part of Eat to Meet 2 which guarantees healthy meals and snacks for all children taking part, with dedicated provision for children with
News · 8 February 2023
Liverpool City Council has released information about parking penalty notices issued to elected members that were cancelled between 2015 and 2020.
News · 7 February 2023
Liverpool’s historic Ropewalks district is about to undergo a major makeover.
Blog · 7 February 2023
Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson on the work the council has been doing tackle historic issues with transparency and accountability.
Blog · 6 February 2023
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (6 – 12 February) and this year’s theme is all about connecting. Advanced Public Health Practitioner for Mental Health, Jayne Cook explains how encouraging children, young people (and the adults around them) to make meaningful connections is essential to supporting mental health and wellbeing. “Children and Young People’s
