Author: Paul Johnston

Liverpool City Council Leader, Councillor Liam Robinson, has expressed his approval following the announcement that the Liverpool City Region will receive £380 million to support the development of approximately 3,100 new homes. This funding is part of the Government’s Social and Affordable Homes Programme, which aims to provide safe and secure housing for families currently… Continue reading Social and affordable homes boost welcomed

The Liverpool Young Futures Apprenticeship Programme is now accepting applications, offering 29 paid apprenticeships specifically for young residents of Liverpool. This initiative provides an opportunity for participants to earn while they learn, gaining valuable experience and helping to shape their future careers within their own city. Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance, Resources… Continue reading BLOG: Building the workforce of the future

The Liverpool fostering community gathered at Liverpool Town Hall to honor Linda Hurst for her exceptional dedication to fostering, following her recent award of an MBE. During the celebration, Linda joined the Lord Mayor for afternoon tea, where she reminisced about over 45 years of fostering, sharing heartfelt stories about the children and young people… Continue reading Liverpool celebrates foster carer Linda Hurst’s MBE at Town Hall reception

Kensington & Fairfield, a neighbourhood in Liverpool, is set to benefit from a funding allocation of up to £200,000 aimed at enhancing early childhood development. This grant comes from the Fair Education Alliance, a charity operating nationally, in collaboration with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. The funding focuses on supporting projects designed to overcome… Continue reading Funding boost for Kensington & Fairfield to improve early childhood development

Liverpool’s visitor economy experienced substantial growth in 2025, increasing by 11.3% to reach a value of £4.87 billion. According to new data from the independent STEAM (Scarborough Tourism Economic Activity Monitor) tourism research, the city welcomed 36.34 million visitors, a rise of 12.3%. This visitor total included 3.3 million overnight tourists. Employment within the tourism… Continue reading Liverpool’s visitor economy now worth close to £5 billion

Liverpool City Council has launched an exciting new platform called Liverpool Voices, designed to amplify the perspectives of city residents and integrate their input into local decision-making processes. This initiative seeks to unite people from all parts of Liverpool to contribute their insights, experiences, and ideas on key community issues, ultimately shaping policies, services, and… Continue reading Liverpool Voices gives residents the chance to have their say

Liverpool City Council is advancing its efforts to restore a prominent historic building located in Everton. The council has engaged specialist contractors to conduct a thorough assessment of the Grade II-listed structure, aiming to devise a comprehensive repair plan that will ensure the building’s preservation for the future. To support this next stage, the council… Continue reading Restoration of Everton landmark takes major step forward as surveys and repair programme begin

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to move forward with plans to market Stonebridge Cross as a significant mixed-use development focused on employment. This approval unlocks one of the largest remaining regeneration projects within the city, aiming to bring substantial economic and community benefits. The Council has delegated authority to its officers… Continue reading Employment-led development set to bring jobs, homes and investment to Croxteth

Liverpool residents are being encouraged to participate in shaping the future of a program aimed at raising standards within the city’s private rented housing sector. This initiative, known locally as Landlord Licensing, is part of the broader Selective Licensing scheme which mandates landlords in certain areas to obtain licences and adhere to specific requirements concerning… Continue reading Liverpool residents invited to have their say on the future of the private rented sector

Liverpool has been identified as one of the fastest-growing hubs for employment and talent development within the UK, according to a recent ranking released by LinkedIn. The platform’s inaugural “Cities on the Rise” list highlights emerging regions across the country where job creation is accelerating and professionals are increasingly choosing to establish their careers. This… Continue reading Liverpool is named one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities