Author: Paul Johnston

A delegation of around 50 senior officials and business leaders from Shandong Province in China visited Liverpool, aiming to enhance international cooperation in trade, investment, and innovation. This group was led by Sun Ximin, Vice Governor of Shandong, and included representatives from government, academia, and industry, with over 30 senior executives from prominent Shandong companies.… Continue reading Liverpool welcomes senior Shandong delegation to strengthen trade and investment links

Liverpool John Lennon Airport has once again been recognized as one of the leading airports in the UK, according to the most recent annual survey conducted by Which?. For the fifth year in a row, the airport earned the title of a Which? Recommended Provider, securing second place overall, just behind Exeter Airport. It outperformed… Continue reading Liverpool John Lennon Airport named one of the best in the UK once again

Liverpool City Region Mayor Steve Rotheram has expressed his approval following widespread public support for initiatives aimed at fast-tracking the redevelopment of Liverpool’s North Docks. This area is seen as a major opportunity for the city, with plans to deliver thousands of new homes and numerous jobs through significant regeneration projects. A recent consultation carried… Continue reading Overwhelming support for plans to transform Liverpool’s North Docks

The Liverpool City Region is introducing the initial batch of over 560 ultra-modern, low-emission buses as part of the process to bring the area’s bus network back under public ownership. This rollout follows a major investment exceeding £150 million and adds to the 108 new electric buses already operated by the public sector. These vehicles… Continue reading New bus fleet to hit the roads as part of network being brought back under public control

Her Majesty The Queen recently made a visit to Spellow Community Hub and Library in Walton to gain insight into how the community united in the wake of the riots that occurred two years prior. The events in August 2024 had inflicted severe fire and water damage on the building, which sparked a strong public… Continue reading Royal seal of approval for reborn Spellow Community Hub and Library

Emergency repairs are currently underway at a property located at the intersection of Walton Breck Road and Oakfield Road in Liverpool. These urgent works were initiated after the Building Control team identified a safety concern. Consequently, a temporary closure of both the road and the adjacent footpath has been enforced since around 3pm on Thursday,… Continue reading Emergency works see road closure in Anfield

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