Author: Adam Evans

Liverpool City Council is preparing to make significant progress in addressing the city’s housing needs as its Cabinet evaluates the proposed new Local Plan. This plan outlines Liverpool’s future development strategy through to 2043, aiming to deliver at least 33,552 new homes over the next 17 years. The city hopes not only to meet but… Continue reading Liverpool’s new Local Plan paves the way for more than 33,500 homes

Liverpool City Council is advancing a series of planning policies designed to foster thriving high streets and district centres throughout the city, as part of its updated Local Plan. This draft Local Plan, which extends to 2043, highlights the significant role that areas such as County Road, Great Homer Street, Garston, Old Swan, Walton Vale,… Continue reading Local Plan sets out vision for stronger Liverpool high streets

Liverpool’s dedication to its children and young people is central to the city’s broader vision, and the recent Ofsted inspection rating of ‘Good’ for Children’s Services represents a major achievement on that path. Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Services, shares insights into the significant transformation seen over the past three years, highlighting… Continue reading BLOG: Putting Children and Young People First. 

Liverpool City Council is advancing plans to introduce more rigorous planning regulations on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) through its forthcoming Local Plan. These proposed measures respond directly to concerns voiced by local residents and aim to create a stronger framework for evaluating future HMO applications. The intention is to prevent overly dense clusters of… Continue reading New Local Plan for Liverpool proposes stronger controls on HMOs

Liverpool City Council is hosting a screening of the People’s Emergency Briefing later this month at the Cunard Building, inviting local residents, partners, and stakeholders to participate. This event is part of the council’s broader climate engagement strategy, intended to shed light on the pressing issues related to climate change and the loss of nature,… Continue reading People’s Emergency Briefing set for Liverpool screening

Liverpool City Council is preparing to seek approval from its Cabinet next week for a significant investment in the Pall Mall development, aimed at stimulating economic growth, attracting new businesses, and generating hundreds of jobs in the city centre. The Council’s report outlines plans to back the initial phase of Pall Mall Gardens, a prominent… Continue reading Council investment in Pall Mall Liverpool to unlock jobs, growth and private sector confidence

Liverpool City Council has opened a consultation inviting local residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to provide their input on the future redevelopment of the Central Station area. This engagement is part of a bold regeneration initiative aimed at transforming the zone into a dynamic gateway to the city centre. An online platform has been introduced… Continue reading Have your say on the future of Liverpool’s Central Station area

Liverpool’s children’s services have undergone notable transformation since 2023, earning a “Good” rating from Ofsted. This marks a dramatic turnaround compared to the inspection just three years prior, which classified the services as “inadequate.” The latest report emphasizes that services for children and families have become safer and more effective, reflecting the council’s concentrated efforts… Continue reading Liverpool’s children’s services now rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following ‘relentless improvements’

Liverpool’s prominent Pall Mall development has reached a significant milestone as Liverpool City Council and Kier Property have chosen VINCI Construction as their design and build partner. This decision follows a rigorous two-stage tendering process, setting the stage for the next phase of this key regeneration project. This advancement comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced… Continue reading Major step forward for Pall Mall as VINCI Construction appointed contractor

Liverpool is on track to become a key international centre for music and technology innovation with the upcoming launch of a new hub aimed at boosting investment and supporting the city’s thriving creative tech and music sectors. This initiative is spearheaded by H.O.M.E (House Of Music & Entertainment), a global network that connects entrepreneurs, investors,… Continue reading Liverpool set to host new international music tech hub in city centre