News · 1 August 2022
Liverpool City Council has today launched a consultation on draft guidance which will support where high quality buildings can be built in the city. The council has produced a draft Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) to guide the development of tall buildings in the city in a proactive and positive manner. As part of the process,
News · 1 August 2022
A major public consultation is being launched today (Monday, 1 August) to get views on improvements to three cycle routes in Liverpool.
public health · 29 July 2022
The Pandemic Institute has awarded nearly £500,000 to Liverpool researchers to help tackle the growing threat of monkeypox, including a Liverpool City Council research project that will look at how mixed messaging around the outbreak may have added to stigma. Funded projects will include research on the origins of the outbreak in Africa, studies of
News · 28 July 2022
An independent report into how Liverpool City Council handled the renewal of its electricity contract has today been made public. The report from the International accountancy firm Mazars – published this morning – was requested by the Mayor of Liverpool and the Government-appointed Commissioners to understand why the council was unable to secure a fixed
News · 26 July 2022
It’s a flag waving day for Liverpool – after two of its best loved parks picked up a national award.
News · 26 July 2022
In a week when all eyes have been on whether Liverpool will get the chance to host the Eurovision Song Contest, the city’s UNESCO Head of Music Kev McManus gives us the lowdown on the next big music event in our city. The return of LIMF this weekend. It looks different but it is still
Health · 25 July 2022
With the much-needed white paper on health disparities now looking very likely to be delayed due to uncertainty over who the next prime minister will be, Liverpool’s Cabinet Member for Social Care and Health, Cllr Frazer Lake tells us about his hopes for the report and why urgent action and investment is needed to close
News · 25 July 2022
There are just days to go before Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF) returns with more than 100 artists playing at more than 15 venues across the city centre. Taking place from Friday 29 to Sunday 31 July, this year’s festival is a mix of free events and ticketed gigs which will see household names such
Mayor · 25 July 2022
Picton is to benefit from a share of almost £1 million of Government cash which Liverpool City Council has secured to improve community safety, tackle anti-social behaviour and improve relationships between students and local residents.
News · 22 July 2022
Cycling in Liverpool is set for an e-revolution after a new bike hire scheme got the green light today.
Clean Air · 22 July 2022
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet have green lit plans to improve air quality across the city by committing to quicker and more impactful alternatives to a charging zone. As part of Liverpool’s Clean Air Plan, the council has now moved away from a charging model, which would have seen drivers of non-compliant vehicles pay to drive
Blog · 21 July 2022
Mayor Joanne Anderson explains why a TV blunder involving her and another Councillor is more than a case of mistaken identity.
News · 21 July 2022
A 22-year-old student, Megan Allan, has been announced as the winner of The World Gymnastics Championships Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022) ‘Worldpool’ artwork competition – with her work to go on display at the M&S Bank Arena during the event, which begins in 100 days-time. Having loved art at school, but putting her hobby on pause for
News · 20 July 2022
[le id=”10″] Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet will meet for its July meeting on Friday (22 July), at 10am at the Town Hall. This meeting is open to the public, but if you can’t attend, it will be livestreamed and we’ll also be updating from this page throughout the meeting. You can also watch back later
News · 20 July 2022
After visiting the brand new Shakespeare North Playhouse, Liverpool’s Culture Director, Claire McColgan MBE was inspired to write about how culture-led regeneration continues to lead the way. People talk about culturally led regeneration in terms of glib places around the country vying for a shiny thing to brighten up a high street or to halt
Liverpool · 19 July 2022
Liverpool City Council has today appointed Anne Marie Lubanski, its Director of Adult Services and Health, to the statutory role of Head of Paid Service.
Liverpool · 18 July 2022
Tony Reeves has made the decision to step down as Chief Executive of Liverpool City Council with immediate effect.
Blog · 15 July 2022
An estimated 250,000 people in the UK require assistance to get in/out of bed and to access a toilet/shower. But how many hotels provide a room with a hoist to cater for that need? Graham Garnett, Liverpool City Council’s Inclusive Design Officer, knows the schocking answer and thanks to a phone call, began a quest
Community · 15 July 2022
LIVERPOOL City Council is working with a range of partners to tackle anti-social behaviour in hotspot areas next week. The week of action, which runs from 18 – 24 July, aims to raise awareness of the options available to those experiencing issues, tackle some of the challenges and highlight the work being done to improve
Homelessness · 15 July 2022
LIVERPOOL’S homeless support services will be working to support vulnerable people as an amber heat warning is issued from midnight on Sunday. Periods of hot weather can be dangerous to health and pose a significant risk to people who have a street lifestyle – as they can struggle to keep themselves cool and stay hydrated.
