Author: Louise Powney

An innovative app is giving children and young people in Liverpool a greater voice in the support they receive from services. Liverpool City Council has joined forces with Mind of My Own to introduce two apps for children, young people, and care-experienced individuals in the city who receive care and support from the council. These… Continue reading App to spotlight children’s and young people’s voices

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to the location for a new girls’ secondary school while ensuring the preservation of the cherished African Caribbean Centre. Initially, the council had released the land to the Department for Education for the Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, but after further scrutiny, a stronger commitment to preserving… Continue reading Cabinet approves site of new girls’ school

Liverpool residents are encouraged to join together in observance of Mother’s Day at Anfield Crematorium next week. A special commemorative service will take place on Sunday, March 30th at 1 pm, organized in collaboration with the Good Funeral Company. The chapel at the crematorium will be open from 12 pm to 2 pm for those… Continue reading Join a celebration of Mother’s Day

Today marks the beginning of an important initiative in Liverpool, as individuals are urged to participate in shaping a new strategy for the city that focuses on neurodiversity. The Liverpool Neurodivergent All-Age Strategy, spanning from 2025 to 2030, has been collaboratively developed by the Liverpool Neurodiversity Strategic Partnership over a period of 18 months. Residents,… Continue reading Have your say on Liverpool’s new neurodivergent strategy

A fresh initiative has recently been introduced in Liverpool known as the Liverpool Foster Care Association (LFCA), spearheaded by foster carers themselves. Supported by Liverpool City Council, this marks a significant milestone in enhancing the fostering community within the city and ensuring that foster carers are adequately supported in providing optimal care for children. The… Continue reading Liverpool Foster Care Association is launched

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has granted approval for the construction of a new girls’ school in Toxteth. The Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy will be situated off Upper Parliament Street and the decision to establish the school also included a commitment to support the community centre currently located on the site. The land, which spans around… Continue reading Cabinet makes decision on site for new girls’ school

Liverpool City Council is gearing up to discuss a report that will kickstart the development of a new girls’ secondary school in Toxteth and identify new community facilities for the African Caribbean community. The report, set to be deliberated on at the next cabinet meeting on Tuesday 25th February, proposes making five council-owned parcels of… Continue reading Cabinet set to decide on proposed site for new girls’ school

As winter approaches, it is important to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, especially during periods of inclement weather when there is a higher risk of illness. The cold weather poses a significant risk to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing conditions, as it increases the risk… Continue reading Cold weather health advice

Liverpool has launched a new service that provides free support for its residents in achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. Liv Life Liverpool, which is based on data provided by Public Health Liverpool’s State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040 report, aims to support up to 1,000 families and 2,000 adults in its first… Continue reading New service set to help Liverpool “Liv Life” to the full

Liverpool City Council will be taking back the lease for Colomendy Outdoor Activity Centre after the current leaseholder, Kingswood Colomendy Ltd, and its parent company, Inspiring Learning Ltd, both went into administration earlier this month. Kingswood Colomendy Ltd had been granted a 30-year lease for the North Wales site in 2007. The centre, which is… Continue reading Statement on Colomendy Outdoor Activity Centre