Community Safety · 7 March 2022
Safer Streets for women in Liverpool
Work is getting under way on a series of measures designed to make the transport network in Liverpool safer for women and girls.
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News · 4 March 2022
Funding boost for city’s cultural sector
Some of Liverpool’s much-loved cultural organisations have received a funding lifeline which will create jobs, attract visitors and boost the local economy. Today (Friday 4 March), Cabinet has given the green light to award £2.712 million to 27 cultural organisations as part of the Culture & Arts Investment Programme (CAIP). The city council funding will
Covid-19 · 4 March 2022
Mystery key buildings being lit for Visible Virals
Iconic buildings in Liverpool will be lit up with spectacular projections next week as part of a unique visual arts project highlighting how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted and united communities.
News · 3 March 2022
Highways in Liverpool set for investment boost
Journeys on the Liverpool's transport network would become smoother and safer, under a new multi-million-pound investment package set to be discussed by local leaders this week.
Mayor · 3 March 2022
Balanced budget approved
Councillors in Liverpool have approved a balanced budget for 2022/23.
News · 3 March 2022
Mayor Joanne’s budget speech
Read Mayor Joanne Anderson's budget speech to council
News · 2 March 2022
Road to new Isle of Man Ferry terminal officially unveiled
The road leading to the Isle of Man Ferry Terminal in Liverpool has been officially named -Triskelion Way.
News · 2 March 2022
Reintroducing culture to the lives of the city’s most vulnerable
Liverpool is launching a unique events programme designed to enrich the lives of those hardest hit by the pandemic. A brand new community programme will slowly reintroduce culture into the lives of clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) individuals and those who have been shielding during the pandemic, and those who have experienced mental health challenges, bereavements
News · 1 March 2022
Rocket upgrade to be revisited
A plan to upgrade The Rocket junction at the end of the M62 is to be paused to examine how it could be altered to better encourage greener modes of travel.
Fostering · 1 March 2022
Could you foster for Liverpool
The hunt is on for more foster carers to look after children in the Liverpool City Region as part of a region-wide recruitment campaign.
News · 24 February 2022
Russian invasion of Ukraine – Mayoral statement
The Mayor of Liverpool has responded to today's news that Russian military forces have been deployed in the sovereign nation of Ukraine.
News · 24 February 2022
BME to host celebration of Scottish rock and pop
The British Music Experience (BME) is looking north for the inspiration behind its new exhibition.The massive contribution to British Rock and Pop made by Scottish artists will be the focus of theDon’t You Forget About Me exhibition which launches on March 4 at the British Music Experience in Liverpool. The BME has worked in collaboration
News · 24 February 2022
Major highways scheme enters final phase
One of Liverpool’s key highways schemes, which was delayed due to the collapse of a contractor, is about to enter its final phase.
Community Safety · 21 February 2022
Stay safe during Storm Franklin
People in Liverpool are being urged to stay safe as the bad weather continues. Strong winds are expected until late this afternoon with the potential for fallen trees and blocked roads. Closures, cancellations and disruption Refuse collections – Services were subject to disruption earlier today due to strong winds. Please put your bin out as
News · 20 February 2022
BLOG: The Countdown is on to the World Gymnastics Championships 2022
With around 250 days to go until some of the world’s best gymnasts descend on Liverpool, Jen Falding – part of the city council team responsible for making the event happen – writes about her experience so far and looks ahead to October when Liverpool will be in the sporting spotlight once again. Monday (21
News · 18 February 2022
Business fined for death of forklift truck operator
A Liverpool builders merchants which breached health and safety standards has received a significant fine following the death of a dedicated employee. Chestnut Building Centres – located at Picton Road, Wavertree – has been fined £94,500 for not maintaining on-site health and safety standards which resulted in the death of 62-year-old Robert Ambrose. On top
News · 18 February 2022
BLOG: “It’s important that we reflect and review what we’re doing”
Jill Summers, our Joint Head of Safer and Stronger Communities, writes about the projects in the city that are tackling youth violence. The fatal stabbing of Ava White in Liverpool last November shocked the whole city. I have a 12- year-old daughter and a 14-year-old son – the same ages as the victim and perpetrator
Blog · 17 February 2022
“We have a responsibility to the people of Liverpool to put them first” – Mayor Joanne Anderson on the transformative benefits of embedding social value into council contracts
Mayor Joanne Anderson outlines more about her vision for making sure all council contracts deliver economic, social and environmental benefits for residents… Back in 2000, I was a board member at the Furniture Resource Centre (FRC) – the group of Social Businesses that Bulky Bob’s was born out of. At the heart of their work
Mayor · 17 February 2022
Major changes to awarding of contracts to deliver economic, social and environmental benefits
Liverpool City Council is set to make significant changes to the way it designs projects and contracts for suppliers so they deliver economic, social and environmental benefits for residents. It could mean support or training being provided for the long-term unemployed, businesses giving careers advice in schools, sharing building space with community groups, donating time
News · 17 February 2022
The Good Business Festival confirms line-up
Powerful ideas and practical advice to help businesses better address consumer and employee demand are central to the programme at The Good Business Festival, which has confirmed its speaker line-up today. The three-day global summit was commissioned by Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram and will be held in venues across Liverpool city centre from
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