Climate Change · 29 November 2024
Liverpool has made climate change history today, with the City officially being given UN ‘Accelerator City’ status. The UN has honoured the City for its pioneering work in tackling climate change through its events and culture programme. The title comes in recognition of Liverpool’s commitment to rapidly decarbonise the live music and TV/Film production
Thriving communities · 28 November 2024
BLOG | As part of the 16 days of action to Eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG), Liverpool’s Cabinet Member for Safer Stronger Communities, Cllr Laura Robertson-Collins, outlines some of the work Liverpool City Council is doing to tackle the issue.
News · 25 November 2024
Today marks the start of the annual International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, launching sixteen days of activism to tackle gender-based violence across the globe under the theme Orange the World. In Liverpool, we’re showing our support by lighting up some of our most famous buildings. The campaign runs from 25 November,
News · 22 November 2024
A free event is taking place to give residents in Liverpool advice on energy efficiency. The Winter Warmer at the Hilton Hotel in Liverpool One on Friday 29 November from 10am – 2pm, will see a range of organisations coming together to offer advice on issues including: • Fuel poverty• Tackling debt• Healthy eating• Social/lifestyle
A well-run council · 21 November 2024
Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has been named Leader of the Year at a national awards ceremony celebrating the work of elected members. Cllr Robinson was nominated for his “calm, committed leadership, focused on integrity and good governance” which has helped lead the Council out of statutory intervention” and he was praised for
News · 20 November 2024
Eurovision in Liverpool has been highlighted as one of 30 game-changing moments for the National Lottery in a new exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London, which is also viewable online. It comes as the organisation reveals it has raised £50 billion for good causes since it was formed 30 years ago. To mark
News · 13 November 2024
A week of action targeting knife crime is under way. With the busy festive season drawing near, it focuses on knife-enabled robbery, to reduce the impact this high-harm crime has on local communities. A number of operations and initiatives, aimed at keeping the public safe from robbery and knife-related offences, will be running this week:
Thriving communities · 11 November 2024
Liverpool City Council has today launched a public consultation on proposals to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping in the city.
News · 5 November 2024
Public Health chiefs in Liverpool have welcomed the introduction of a new bill in Parliament which is set to ban disposable vapes and the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after 2009. Liverpool has an estimated 51,000 smokers, and smoking is the biggest cause of death in the city. The City recently launched a tobacco
News · 21 October 2024
There’s no such thing as a ‘normal’ family, according to 66 per cent of people in North West England as National Adoption Week starts which will this year explore the adoption journey through modern families. The survey by You Can Adopt has also revealed that the vast majority of the public – 88 per cent
Thriving communities · 17 October 2024
Liverpool will host a major conference tomorrow (Friday, 18 October) that will explore the reasons that led to the riots following the fatal stabbings in Southport in August.
News · 14 October 2024
Liverpool is hosting an international conference looking at how to create healthier places for people to live.
Thriving communities · 2 October 2024
Anti-social behaviour and burglaries have more than halved in three south Liverpool wards, thanks to a project to cut crime and create safer streets.
A well-connected, sustainable and accessible city · 1 October 2024
A £5 million scheme to revamp a key part of the Anfield community, creating a greener and safer experience for residents and visitors, is to be discussed next week.
Thriving communities · 1 October 2024
Liverpool is to celebrate Black History Month with its biggest and most vibrant lineup of artistic and community events yet!
Climate Change · 24 September 2024
Liverpool is to host a landmark series of concerts in celebration of being named the world's first ‘UN Accelerator City’ for climate action.
A strong and fair economy for all · 24 September 2024
Liverpool has become the world’s first ‘Accelerator City’ for climate action, under UN Climate Change’s Entertainment and Culture for Climate Action (ECCA) programme.
News · 23 September 2024
Liverpool City Council is consulting on future options for its Council Tax Support Scheme affecting working age people.
Thriving communities · 20 September 2024
Liverpool’s LIMF Academy is to stage a special celebration of the city’s music scene with a two-day event showcasing some of the best talent the Academy has produced over the past decade.
News · 18 September 2024
A special service is taking place on Friday 20 September at Liverpool Town Hall to remember victims of serious violence.
