Author: Adam Evans

During the recent festive season, more than 330 gift hampers were distributed to care leavers, made possible by donations collected through Liverpool City Council’s yearly Christmas gift appeal. These hampers contained cozy socks, chocolates, a special gift, and a perfume set. In addition to the presents, the organizing team arranged a Christmas party to celebrate… Continue reading Gift appeal provides hundreds of Christmas hampers for care leavers

Liverpool City Council has given the green light to a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing special educational needs provision through the creation of a ‘net zero in operation’ primary school. This new facility is envisioned around an innovative village community concept, designed to support children with complex and diverse needs. With an investment of £37… Continue reading Visionary new SEND school to be delivered as £37m landmark project gains planning approval

Liverpool is preparing to welcome five additional Family Hubs throughout January and February, further expanding local support services for families. The first of these new hubs, located at Belle Vale Children’s Centre, will officially open with a celebration event on Wednesday, 28 January. The event aims to offer a welcoming environment for all, featuring a… Continue reading Five more Family Hubs opening in Liverpool

Last month in Liverpool, a workshop aimed at supporting visually impaired children and young people was led by England’s blind international football player, Roy Turnham. The event focused on enhancing the abilities of school staff in the city to create a more inclusive sports environment for visually impaired pupils. This initiative was a collaborative effort… Continue reading Blind England Football star hosts workshop in Liverpool

Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council have jointly issued a statement aimed at reassuring parents and caregivers regarding recent concerns about potential threats to schools in Liverpool. They emphasized that local schools maintain well-developed and regularly practiced procedures designed to protect both students and staff whenever any potential incidents or threats come to light. Investigations… Continue reading Joint statement from Merseyside Police and Liverpool city council on recent school communications

Liverpool City Council is encouraging former social workers who have stepped away from the profession to think about rejoining in 2026. The council is working closely with the University of Manchester to support their Return to Social Work programme by providing placements and dedicated academy support, with as many as 45 spots available throughout the… Continue reading Liverpool supports social workers to return to practice

Liverpool City Council’s Highways team is marking significant achievements through the Liverpool Live Labs Programme, which continues to lead efforts in decarbonising roads and advancing sustainable transport initiatives in the UK. This ambitious project is part of ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK, a £30 million, three-year nationwide programme funded by… Continue reading Liverpool in pole position in the drive towards sustainable highways innovation

The past year has proven to be exceptionally eventful for Liverpool, marked by significant occasions such as hosting the Prime Minister and government officials during the Labour Party conference, receiving visits from EU Ambassadors, and successfully staging popular events like the River of Light. These highlights underscore the city’s growing prominence on both the political… Continue reading A New Year message from Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council

Liverpool City Council has marked a significant advancement in its regeneration plans for the North Docks following Cabinet approval of proposals for a Mayoral Development Corporation (MDC) on Tuesday, 16 December. This endorsement is a pivotal move that aims to hasten high-quality redevelopment along the city’s northern waterfront. The newly agreed MDC will function under… Continue reading Major milestone for North Docks Mayoral Development Corporation, as Council agree proposals

Certainly! Here is a polished completion of the provided article content, ensuring clarity and coherence: — Creating additional school places for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) has been a key priority for Liverpool City Council. The latest phase of the project was funded by Liverpool City Council using almost… Continue reading £10m regeneration of SEND school complete