Author: Paul Johnston

In a somber display of respect, the flag at Liverpool Town Hall has been lowered to half-mast following the tragic death of Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota. The talented 28-year-old striker lost his life in a devastating car crash in Portugal, along with his brother, Andre Silva. Expressing her condolences, Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor… Continue reading Town Hall flag lowered following death of Diogo Jota

Liverpool is bustling with excitement as the Local Government Association (LGA) conference kicks off, drawing in 1,600 council delegates from various parts of the country. The city’s Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, emphasizes the significance of Liverpool as the host for this year’s event. Known for its history of innovation and entrepreneurship for over three… Continue reading BLOG | ‘There is no better place in the country for the local government community to gather’

This week in Liverpool, more than 1,600 leaders and decision makers are coming together for the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Annual Conference, marking the first time the city has hosted this event. The three-day conference at ACC Liverpool will feature over 400 speakers participating in around 100 events, with additional fringe events happening throughout the… Continue reading Liverpool hosts key local government conference

Liverpool City Council has recently initiated a consultation process to discuss a proposed updated charging policy for non-residential adult social care. This marks the first time in at least three years that revisions to the existing policy have been suggested, as the current charges do not accurately reflect the actual cost of care provided to… Continue reading Consultation starts on non-residential adult social care charging policy

Liverpool City Council has expressed its support for the draft proposals put forward by the Government to reform local government finance. The Ministry for Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has released its second consultation regarding the Fair Funding Review. The consultation seeks input on various topics, including how new funding allocations are determined, consolidating… Continue reading Liverpool welcomes proposed reform of local government finance

Liverpool is set to observe Armed Forces Week with a variety of events taking place throughout the city. The week kicks off on Monday, June 23, with the raising of the Armed Forces Week flag at Liverpool Town Hall by the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Barbara Murray. This will be followed by a civic… Continue reading Liverpool to mark Armed Forces Week 2025

A landlord in Liverpool is facing a substantial bill exceeding £12,000 for overseeing a group of rental properties without the necessary licenses. Ballpark Property Limited admitted guilt to eight offenses under the Housing Act 2004 during a hearing at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The charges were brought by Liverpool City Council… Continue reading Landlord fined again for unlicensed properties in Liverpool

In response to the Comprehensive Spending Review announcement made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves today, Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, shared his perspective on the positive news for Liverpool. Liverpool has already seen benefits from over £75 million in Government funding for various projects over the last year, such as Central Docks in Liverpool Waters, Great… Continue reading BLOG | ‘Today has been a good day for Liverpool’

In a groundbreaking initiative, a multitude of families in Liverpool are set to reap the benefits of a new program that will automatically enroll qualifying children for free school meals. Although approximately 26,000 households in the city currently receive free school meals, national statistics indicate that nearly one in ten children are not taking advantage… Continue reading Eligible families to be automatically enrolled for free school meals

Reflecting on a tumultuous period in Liverpool following the incident after the LFC victory parade on Bank Holiday Monday, Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, acknowledged the challenges faced by the city and its residents. A dark cloud loomed over what had initially been a celebratory day and weekend for Liverpool, highlighting the resilience and unity… Continue reading BLOG | ‘You see the best of people in times of crisis’