Author: Adam Evans

Liverpool City Council has introduced a significant initiative aimed at encouraging homeowners and landlords across the city to renovate long-term empty properties. This effort intends to address the urgent housing demand and improve neighbourhood conditions by offering financial incentives to those willing to bring such properties back into use. The council has allocated £7.3 million… Continue reading Hundreds of empty Liverpool homes set to help families on council housing list

Foster Care Fortnight, running from 11th to 24th May, is a nationwide initiative aimed at celebrating foster carers while increasing public understanding of the profound impact fostering has on children’s lives. This year’s campaign centers on the theme “This is Fostering,” which highlights the day-to-day realities of fostering and emphasizes the crucial support foster carers… Continue reading Foster Care Fortnight is here – and you can make a difference

Ania Hildrey, headteacher at Abbot’s Lea School in Woolton, Liverpool, has been named Headteacher of the Year 2026 at the Education Awards held on April 24 at the Hilton Deansgate Hotel in Manchester. This prestigious accolade highlights exceptional leaders in education throughout the northwest of England who have demonstrated remarkable dedication, innovation, and impactful leadership.… Continue reading Inspirational Liverpool headteacher crowned Headteacher of the Year

Newsham House, a grand Liverpool mansion nestled within Newsham Park, boasts a prestigious history as a residence once fitting for Queen Victoria, other members of royalty, and senior judges. This notable Grade II listed building, rich in architectural and historic significance, is now set to be offered for sale by Liverpool City Council. Constructed in… Continue reading Historic Newsham House to be brought to market

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is poised to consider a set of initiatives aimed at enhancing housing conditions city-wide, addressing the issue of empty homes, and providing residents with greater opportunities to fully own their homes. The upcoming Cabinet meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 5 May, will discuss whether to launch a consultation on several key proposals.… Continue reading Measures to improve housing conditions across Liverpool to be given the go-ahead

Liverpool City Council has recently introduced its twelfth Family Hub as part of an ongoing initiative to establish at least one hub in every neighbourhood across the city. This marks the sixth new Family Hub unveiled in 2026, building upon the six hubs opened in previous years. The latest facility, named the Best Start Everton… Continue reading Liverpool launches 12th Family Hub

Liverpool City Council has officially endorsed the introduction of Liverpool Experience Campus (LEX), the new name replacing The ACC Liverpool Group. This change signifies a fresh phase for one of the city’s key publicly owned assets located along the waterfront at Kings Dock. Since its launch in 2008, this campus has been central to Liverpool’s… Continue reading Launch of new Liverpool Experience Campus brand, marking next chapter for Council-owned asset

Liverpool City Council has announced the appointment of Maisie Taylor as the Accelerator City Sustainability Project Manager within its Culture team, reinforcing the city’s status as a frontrunner in culture-driven climate initiatives. In this position, Maisie will play a key role in advancing sustainability-related projects connected to Liverpool’s Accelerator City programme. Collaborating closely with both… Continue reading New Sustainability Project Manager named as city’s Accelerator City title gains international recognition

Liverpool City Council Cabinet is preparing to adopt updated Private Sector Housing Enforcement and Civil Penalty policies aimed at enhancing renter protections and ensuring the city is well-equipped for the rollout of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025. These new measures will come into effect starting 1 May 2026, introducing a clear and legally compliant framework… Continue reading Security and fairness for private rented housing under new Renters’ Rights Act

Significant progress is being made to extend the Mersey Heat District Heat Network to include Liverpool’s iconic Cunard Building, marking an important advancement in the city council’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, enhance air quality, and create a more sustainable energy system for Liverpool. This expansion is a crucial part of Liverpool’s broader strategy to… Continue reading Liverpool’s historic Cunard Building to run on low‑carbon heat as city council cuts emissions