Author: Louise Powney

A national expansion of funded childcare is set to take place in the UK in the coming years, and parents are being asked to provide details of their childcare needs as a result. The changes will benefit working parents of young children, as well as parents of primary school-aged children. To ensure that these changes… Continue reading Childcare surveys – help us to support you

Anfield Crematorium is holding a commemorative service on March 10th to celebrate Mother’s Day and give people in Liverpool an opportunity to come together in reflection. The Good Funeral Company is partnering with the institution to hold the event at 11 am, with the venue open for peaceful reflection from 10 am to noon. For… Continue reading Mark Mothering Sunday next weekend

Liverpool City Council is teaming up with the National Youth Agency to review youth services across the city. According to officials, the involvement of young people along with their caregivers and parents is crucial to shaping the services in the future. Two quick surveys have been opened in the city to gather this all-important perspective.… Continue reading Reviewing our youth services – we need your views!

Eleven organisations in Garston have been awarded a share of £31,000 in funding to deliver youth engagement projects. Schoolchildren from five local primary schools and The Academy of St Nicholas decided which groups deserved the funding during an event held at the school. The money was made available using funds seized from criminals, and the… Continue reading Liverpool students help Give Back to Garston

Liverpool is at risk of a measles outbreak in light of a recent increase in cases throughout Birmingham and Coventry, mainly among children under the age of 10. Since Liverpool has remained free of measles for several years, the Director of Public Health for the city is concerned about the possibility of the disease spreading… Continue reading BLOG: “We want to make sure that parents have important information about measles a MMR vaccinations”

Liverpool City Council has been awarded more than £360,000 to fund a unique pilot project that will provide assistance to young people in Liverpool to find employment. The Council is one of 12 local authorities to have successfully bid for the national supported internship programme pilot aimed at young people with neurodiverse conditions, including special… Continue reading Liverpool’s Supported Internships get cash boost

The leaders of eight major English councils, including Liverpool, Manchester, and Birmingham, as part of the Core Cities group, have written to the Prime Minister and Chancellor, urging them to extend funding provided to local authorities by the Household Support Fund. The letter highlights concerns about the impact of ending the funding on thousands of… Continue reading Core Cities leaders urge government to continue Household Support Fund

Liverpool City Council is hiring residential workers for a new children’s home that is set to open soon. The council has invested significantly in developing its own children’s homes, which will allow vulnerable children and young people to remain in their home city, avoiding disruption in education and training, and maintaining relationships with family and… Continue reading Join us and find out more about new Children’s Services roles

The Liverpool Schools’ Parliament plays a critical role in the city’s commitment to listening to the voices of children and young people. This forum enables young people to have their say on what happens in Liverpool and hold the Council to account. This year, the LSP has been re-booted, and Cabinet Member for Employment, Educational… Continue reading BLOG: “Involving children in consultation, planning and decision-making, is a must-do”

The Sustainable Food Places award has been presented to Liverpool’s Good Food Plan partnership, led by Feeding Liverpool and Liverpool City Council. The initiative, launched in October 2021, aims to provide Good Food for All through the promotion of healthy, sustainable and local food. The bronze award recognises the plan’s accomplishments in dealing with food… Continue reading Liverpool’s Good Food Plan scoops award