Author: Adam Evans

Liverpool has emerged as the most-filmed city in the UK outside of London, with a vibrant screen industry at its core. Central to this success story are sisters Faye and Claire Newton, experienced location managers whose portfolios include notable productions such as *Peaky Blinders*, *Bridgerton*, *The Ipcress File*, and Amazon’s *Heads of State*. Together, they… Continue reading Liverpool Locations: connecting people, places and productions

Liverpool residents are being encouraged to come together and extend their generosity to ensure that vulnerable young people in the city have gifts to open this Christmas. The Liverpool City Council has initiated its annual Christmas Gift Appeal, inviting members of the public and council employees alike to contribute donations for young adults transitioning out… Continue reading Gift Appeal aims to bring Christmas joy to care leavers

Liverpool City Council has announced plans to significantly increase the number of Family Hubs across the city, aiming to provide one hub in every neighbourhood. Currently, there are five Family Hubs in operation, but this figure is set to rise to twelve. This expansion is intended to make support more accessible to families throughout the… Continue reading Every neighbourhood in Liverpool to have its own Family Hub

Liverpool City Council has recently been selected as one of the 12 local authorities nationwide to benefit from an £8 million government fund dedicated to enhancing youth service provision in the city. As a result, the city council has successfully secured a grant of over half a million pounds (£546,161) from the Department for Culture,… Continue reading City council chosen as one of 12 local authorities to receive part of £8m youth transformation fund

The recent monitoring visit conducted by Ofsted at Liverpool City Council’s Children’s Services has revealed significant improvements in the quality and impact of work with children in the front door and assessment teams since the last inspection in May 2023. This visit, which occurred in September 2025, focused on various aspects such as the council’s… Continue reading Final Ofsted monitoring visit highlights “significant progress” in Children’s Services

Maria Moore, a distinguished Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator at Liverpool City Council, has recently been honored with a National Lifetime Achievement Award for her remarkable work with children and families. Rising above fierce competition, she emerged as a finalist at the esteemed Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025 before ultimately clinching the… Continue reading Liverpool social worker wins National Lifetime Achievement award

Liverpool City Council’s “Intern to Work” program has been commended by a national social inclusion body for its role as one of the prominent supported internship providers in the Northwest. The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) recognized the innovative work-based study program as a first-class approach that significantly impacts youth employment, skills development, and… Continue reading Liverpool’s “First class” Intern to Work scheme praised by leading national social inclusion body

A new initiative has been unveiled to provide support for young individuals with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) as they transition into adulthood. The event, known as Ready, Set, Thrive: Adulthood Awaits, is set to assemble young people, families, professionals, and services in one place to offer expert advice, resources, and insights from various… Continue reading New event aims to help young people with SEND take next steps to adulthood

A Liverpool-based Senior Social Worker has been recognized for her exceptional work with children and families as she is shortlisted for a prestigious National Lifetime Achievement Award. Maria Moore, a Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator with Liverpool City Council, has been named a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025. Moore… Continue reading Liverpool social worker nominated for National Lifetime Achievement award

Liverpool City Council has recently opened a new “care leavers hub” to provide support and assistance to young people with experience in the care system as they transition into adulthood. The hub, located initially at the MPAC building on Bridport Street, offers various services and facilities all under one roof, including personal support, a shared… Continue reading Care leavers hub opens its doors in Liverpool