Author: Paul Johnston

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

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