Author: Paul Johnston

Cunard Cruise Line will be celebrating its 185th anniversary in Liverpool on May 27th, with a special event led by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal. The festivities will kick off the day before with the arrival of Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, in the Mersey. This marks a significant milestone for the cruise line,… Continue reading Princess Royal to lead Cunard’s 185th anniversary celebrations in Liverpool

A recent report by Ofsted has shed light on the latest monitoring visit of Children’s Services at Liverpool City Council. The inspection, carried out in March 2025, specifically examined the response to children at risk of exploitation or going missing, the support provided to disabled children, and the supervision of social workers. Notably, there has… Continue reading Ofsted visit highlights progress in Children’s Services

Liverpool City Council has been recognized for making significant improvements by the Government after the independently-led Improvement and Assurance Board concluded its oversight. This board, consisting of independent advisors, elected members, and senior officers at Liverpool City Council, was established to monitor ongoing improvements within the local authority following the end of Government intervention and… Continue reading Independent oversight at Liverpool City Council ends with praise for ‘significant and substantial improvement’

A landlord in Anfield has recently been handed a bill exceeding £16,000 for multiple disrepair and other issues found at an HMO property. The landlord, identified as Patrick Duggan of 34 Arkles Lane, L4 2SP, was found guilty of breaching HMO Management Regulations and licensing conditions at Sefton Magistrates’ Court on March 25th. Liverpool City… Continue reading Anfield landlord fined for HMO breaches

Liverpool City Council has decided to waive road closure fees for residents who wish to organize street parties in celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day between Thursday 8 May and Sunday 11 May. The Government is actively encouraging communities across the country to partake in street or home festivities, complete with flags, bunting,… Continue reading VE Day 80 street party applications open

The process of revitalizing the twinning agreement between Liverpool and Dublin has officially commenced. This sister city arrangement, established in 1997, symbolizes the deep-rooted and shared history between the two cities. Recently, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, paid a visit to Liverpool to engage with her counterparts: Cllr Richard Kemp, Council Leader, Cllr… Continue reading Liverpool and Dublin reignite twin city agreement

During a recent Community Impact Day in Anfield, a knife and one hundred illegal vapes were uncovered, highlighting the collaborative efforts of various organizations in addressing community concerns. Led by the Council’s Private Sector Housing Team on Thursday, March 27th, the event saw the participation of local authorities such as Merseyside Police, Liverpool Streetscene Ltd,… Continue reading Knife and illegal vapes seized in Anfield during Community Impact Day

In a significant development today, Liverpool City Region and the Isle of Man have signed a landmark agreement, ushering in a new era of collaboration between the two regions. The agreement emphasizes the shared commitment to enhancing the prosperity and well-being of their communities by strengthening economic, cultural, and political ties. The historical strong relationship… Continue reading New era of cooperation between Liverpool and the Isle of Man

Utilizing spoken word as a tool for education, a Home Office-supported initiative is being implemented to address gang culture and enhance safety in Merseyside. Merseyside Police, in collaboration with Liverpool City Council, is taking a novel approach to combat serious and organized crime by introducing the ‘Dear Merseyside’ program in secondary schools located in EVOLVE… Continue reading Spoken word used to tackle serious organised crime as fourth EVOLVE operation launched

Liverpool is looking to extend a scheme that provides furniture and domestic appliances to individuals in crisis. The Citizens Support Scheme’s ‘home needs’ element aids residents who struggle to afford essential items such as refrigerators, ovens, sofas, and beds. Last year, the scheme, valued at £1.4 million and managed by Liverpool-based social enterprise The Furniture… Continue reading Liverpool City Council set to extend contract for crisis household scheme