Author: Paul Johnston

This week, a cultural festival took place in Việt Nam to celebrate the new twinning relationship between Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City. The event, organized in partnership with the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the British Council, marked the launch of a long-term City2City Partnership aimed at fostering collaboration between… Continue reading Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City mark twinning partnership with cultural festival

Liverpool commemorated international Holocaust Memorial Day this year with a solemn Service of Remembrance. The occasion also marked the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, honoring the memory of all victims of the Holocaust alongside those affected by more recent genocides in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and Darfur. This act of collective remembrance aimed to… Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council has introduced a new initiative aimed at bolstering the city’s small live music venues, which serve as crucial incubators for emerging musical talent. This grassroots support programme combines financial aid with customised business development services to help these venues navigate ongoing difficulties and continue showcasing original music created by artists based in… Continue reading Liverpool launches support programme for grassroots music venues

Liverpool City Council has expressed its approval of the government’s recent pledge to invest £1.5 billion into arts venues, museums, libraries, and heritage sites throughout the nation. This substantial funding aims to enhance the condition and infrastructure of cultural buildings, supporting renovations and repairs planned to take place up until 2030. Among the potential beneficiaries… Continue reading Investment commitment for cultural venues welcomed

Liverpool is moving forward with plans to establish a new temporary housing facility specifically for homeless individuals, reinforcing the city’s broader strategy to reduce homelessness. The local Cabinet is set to approve a two-year contract, which will fund on-site support services for up to 49 single-person households, providing low to medium levels of assistance. This… Continue reading On-site support service for homeless set to be created

Liverpool City Council has reiterated its dedication to supporting unpaid carers by unveiling a comprehensive long-term plan aimed at ensuring they receive the necessary assistance to care effectively for their families and loved ones. This initiative, known as the All-Age Carers Strategy, is scheduled to be presented to the Cabinet on Tuesday, 20 January. The… Continue reading Plan to improve the lives of unpaid carers

A significant new growth initiative has been unveiled by the Government to enhance the North of England, with Liverpool standing to gain from improved commute times, increased employment prospects, additional housing, and more community investment. Central to this plan is the Northern Powerhouse Rail project, aimed at boosting links among some of the country’s fastest… Continue reading Northern Powerhouse Rail upgrade welcomed

Liverpool City Council’s choice to act as the registered provider for two local nursing care homes has quickly shown positive outcomes, including the creation of new job opportunities and an increase in local employment. Following a Cabinet decision made in September 2025, the council affirmed its ongoing dedication to residents at Millvina House in Anfield… Continue reading Commitment to care creates jobs and strengthens services

As the new year of 2026 commences, Smokefree Liverpool is urging smokers to prioritise quitting as their leading resolution. Giving up smoking offers considerable advantages not only for personal health but also for financial savings and overall future wellbeing. Smoking continues to be the foremost preventable cause of illness and premature death. However, the positive… Continue reading New year, new you: quitting smoking is well worth it

Liverpool City Council has received official approval from the Department for Education allowing a proposed new girls’ school in Liverpool to advance to the next phase of development. The council had submitted a site proposal earlier this year, in July, and has now been informed by government ministers that the project can proceed. The planned… Continue reading New school for girls in Liverpool to progress to next stage