News · 15 July 2022
The government announced support earlier this year to help with rising energy bills including a one-off payment of £150 to households in Council Tax bands A to D, and a discretionary fund for residents in higher band properties. We have now paid the rebate to all households that pay their Council Tax by Direct Debit,
News · 15 July 2022
It may only be July, but the Culture Liverpool team is already facilitating festive plans for the city centre. A report which is due to be considered at next week’s Cabinet meeting (Friday 22 July), seeks approval to award contracts to two separate external operators who will oversee two different city locations. This follows a
News · 15 July 2022
Nearly £1 million is to be invested in Liverpool’s markets following a public consultation to shape the future of the service. As part of Liverpool City Council’s improvement journey to reach out and listen to residents, in October 2021 we shone the spotlight on the city’s markets offer. Members of the public were asked ‘why
News · 14 July 2022
Youngsters are being encouraged to dive into a brand new Lifestyles initiative which will keep them active over the summer holidays, and won’t cost them a penny! From Wednesday 20 July, children aged 16 and under will be able to swim for free at all seven Lifestyles pools, seven days a week. The locations are:
Housing · 13 July 2022
A special learning event is taking place next week aimed at promoting Liverpool’s new Landlord Licensing scheme to organisations that come into contact with private sector tenants living in poor housing.
News · 13 July 2022
Two Olympians, a Special Olympics champion and five community heroes will take part in the Queen’s Baton Relay when it arrives in Liverpool next week. On Monday 18 July the city will welcome the relay which aims to bring together communities during the build up to the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, which starts with the
News · 13 July 2022
LIVERPOOL FC manager Jürgen Klopp and actress Sue Johnston are set to be awarded the Freedom of Liverpool. The proposals to bestow the city’s highest civic honour will be considered at an extraordinary meeting of Liverpool City Council next Wednesday, 20 July, and, if approved, a ceremony will be held at a future date. The
News · 11 July 2022
LIVERPOOL City Council has once again been given the gold seal of approval for its continuing support of the Armed Forces. The council today successfully retained its gold award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which it was first awarded in 2017. The scheme, which was launched in 2014 is part of the national Armed
News · 11 July 2022
The killer of 12-year-old schoolgirl Ava White has been sentenced to a minimum of 13 years in prison. Ava died in November last year after being stabbed in the city centre, after the Christmas lights switch-on event. Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson, has responded to today’s decision: “The family and friends of Ava White are
Covid-19 · 11 July 2022
Liverpool City Council and the local NHS are teaming up to host a series of health and wellbeing and ‘Grab a Jab’ events across the city this summer. Running throughout July, each session will offer people the chance to make sure they’re holiday ready by getting up to date on their Covid-19 vaccinations – as
Blog · 8 July 2022
With the recent tragic loss of Dame Deborah James (aka the Bowel Babe), Senior Public Health Practitioner, Shane Knott reflects on her legacy and explains what signs to look out for – and more importantly what to do if you’re worried about bowel cancer. “Dame Deborah James was a fearless advocate who dedicated the remaining
Blog · 8 July 2022
Peter Howson, the city council’s Principal Tree Officer, has been on a career defining mission – to support Liverpool’s oldest and most majestic inhabitant… I have been a Tree Officer at Liverpool City Council for over 27 years, in that time I am proud of many achievements, but this week one of my longest outstanding
News · 7 July 2022
Liverpool will be showcasing its libraries service to library professionals from across the UK at a major conference this week. Taking place on 7 and 8 July in the Exhibition Centre, it will be a wonderful opportunity for Liverpool’s libraries team to show off our amazing 19 locations and shout about the great service we
News · 7 July 2022
One of the world’s longest running street artworks is bouncing into Liverpool later this month. The RedBall Project – already showcased in global locations such as Sydney, Paris and California – will take over the city from Friday 15 to Sunday 24 July. Across ten days, the 15ft diameter RedBall Liverpool will appear in different
News · 6 July 2022
A Liverpool City Council cultural project has scooped a sought-after national broadcast accolade. Statues Redressed took gold in last night’s Broadcast Digital Awards in the Best Content Partnership or AFP category, pipping the likes of ITV’s Cooking With The Stars, Channel 4’s Cook Clever Waste Less and BT’s FA Disability Cup coverage to the title.
Health · 5 July 2022
With Covid-19 cases on the rise again, Liverpool’s Health Protection Board (HPB) is sharing the latest advice for those living, working and visiting Liverpool – as the sharp increase has the potential to disrupt essential services and affect peoples’ summer holiday plans. Covid-19 cases are on the rise again, across the whole of the country,
Finance · 5 July 2022
Vulnerable families in Liverpool are set to receive extra support with bills this summer.
Health · 5 July 2022
Key workers in Liverpool have been praised for carrying out daily testing, which prevented Covid-19 from crippling emergency services. New findings published by a major health journal have revealed the world’s first testing pilot saved almost 8,000 work days from being lost to self-isolation. At the height of the pandemic, there was a risk of
News · 5 July 2022
Liverpool City Council is looking to rein in dog owners who let their pets foul in public places – and then don’t bin it.
News · 5 July 2022
LCR Pride Foundation, the organisation responsible for delivering Pride in Liverpool, has announced that this year’s free festival will move from its usual site on Tithebarn Street to Liverpool’s world-famous Pier Head. Pride in Liverpool 2022 returns on Saturday 30th July after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The change in location comes due
