Author: Paul Johnston

Liverpool marked a significant milestone a year ago by becoming the United Nations’ inaugural Accelerator City for Climate Action. This initiative focuses on pioneering efforts to reduce carbon emissions within the live music, film, and television industries, approaching the challenge from a whole-city perspective. The program, which received significant backing from Ecotricity as its headline… Continue reading Results of Liverpool’s Accelerator City decarbonisation programme to be showcased at EXPEDITION TWO

Liverpool proudly participated in the official launch of UEFA EURO 2028, joining cities across the UK and Ireland to mark the beginning of the countdown to the largest UEFA European Championship ever held. The city was represented by Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Liam Robinson, and Councillor Mike Wharton, as Deputy Mayor of the… Continue reading Liverpool launches countdown to UEFA EURO 2028

Jayne Cook and Freya Kendrick, both members of Liverpool City Council’s Public Health Team, are embarking on a unique challenge called ‘Race for a Reason’ with Alfie’s Squad. This initiative aims to offer support to children and young individuals who have endured the loss of a loved one due to suicide. The race will take… Continue reading Freya and Jayne ‘Race for a Reason’ in aid of Alfie’s Squad

strict, which will combine retail, workspace, and living spaces to create a vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhood. Linear parkways on major roads like The Strand and King Edward Street, featuring lush landscaping and a variety Read the full article on Liverpool Express here: Read More

A new initiative has been introduced to encourage the transformation of the Liverpool City Region through a partnership between the public and private sectors. The region is preparing for a significant economic growth phase with a projected pipeline of projects worth £11 billion over the next ten years. This exciting development was highlighted at an… Continue reading Liverpool City Region launches public-private sector partnership showcasing £11 billion real estate opportunities to global investors

Liverpool City Region is in line to receive a staggering £700m to facilitate the construction of new social and affordable housing units, courtesy of a significant Government initiative. The infusion of funding is designed to accelerate social housing projects by allowing providers to enter bids for developments, commence construction sooner, and initiate the creation of… Continue reading £700m cash boost for Liverpool City Region to build homes and turbocharge social housebuilding

Liverpool’s Chinatown is inviting individuals to submit their ideas for a fresh logo design. As the oldest Chinese community in Europe with a rich history spanning over 200 years, Chinatown is seeking concepts that honor its past while supporting its ongoing evolution. The initiative stems from a comprehensive study conducted by Liverpool City Council’s Business… Continue reading Liverpool Chinatown calling for brand ideas

Raising awareness of the support available for male victims of domestic abuse is crucial. In Liverpool, there has been a notable uptick in referrals for men identified as high-risk in domestic abuse cases. Tragically, the city also has a concerning number of domestic abuse-related fatalities involving males. Recognizing the significance of providing support, Liverpool City… Continue reading Support available for male victims of domestic abuse

Liverpool City Council has made notable progress in recovering debt owed to them, according to a recent report. As part of their ongoing efforts to improve, the local authority has focused on enhancing the collection of funds that support essential services. The successes achieved include a reduction of £2.1 million in overall sundry debt receipts,… Continue reading Improvements in debt recovery highlighted

Liverpool residents who are eligible for the flu vaccine are being strongly encouraged to schedule their vaccination. Recent data released by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates an early onset of the flu season, with a noticeable increase in flu activity among children and other age groups within the community. It’s crucial to remember… Continue reading Public health flu vaccine plea