Author: Paul Johnston

On Thursday 4 July 2024, elections will be held in several constituencies in Liverpool. These include Liverpool Garston, Liverpool Riverside, Liverpool Walton, Liverpool Wavertree, and Liverpool West Derby. Additionally, voters in the Broadgreen, Clubmoor East, and Fazakerley North wards will be voting in three ward by-elections on the same day. To be able to participate… Continue reading All you need to know about the elections on 4 July

Liverpool City Council’s three-year intervention by the government has concluded, and the commissioners’ final report stated that the council is “a well-governed, improving organisation, with ambitious leaders who are committed to long-term change”. This assessment led to a recommendation that commissioners conclude their role on 9 June. Senior appointments were made in January, and responsibility… Continue reading Government intervention ends at Liverpool City Council

The SEND Local Offer Live event is back and set to take place at The Liverpool Guild of Students on Wednesday 3 July 2024 from noon-6pm. This annual event is a partnership between Liverpool City Council and LivPAC (Liverpool Parents And Cares) to support families with children who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND),… Continue reading Join Us for the SEND Local Offer Live 2024 on 3 July

Cunard has announced that its newest ship, Queen Anne, will have the City of Liverpool as its godparent in recognition of the long-lasting bond that exists between the company and its spiritual home. Liverpool was the birthplace of Cunard, and it had its first transatlantic crossing from there in July 1840. Additionally, the city served… Continue reading Cunard names City of Liverpool as Godparent of Queen Anne

The Pier Head in Liverpool is getting ready to host the naming ceremony for Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, which is expected to arrive on Monday, 3 June. The event will begin at 2.30 pm, with the ceremony commencing at 4 pm. With performances from Andrea Bocelli, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, the Liverpool… Continue reading Police to help keep visitors safe during Queen Anne event

The city of Liverpool is preparing for the arrival of Queen Anne on Monday 3rd June, where the naming ceremony for the vessel will take place. Here are some common questions answered for those attending the event. Queen Anne arrives in Liverpool at 7am, with a fire tug escort on Monday 3 June with its… Continue reading Frequently Asked Questions: Queen Anne naming ceremony

After months of restoration work, the Croxteth Park Miniature Railway is set to reopen to the public on June 9th. Spearheaded by local resident Kevin Brown, the restoration has been a true community endeavor, with the Liverpool City Council and Croxteth Hall and Park and a dedicated team of volunteers all contributing to the project’s… Continue reading Reopening date announced for Croxteth Park Miniature Railway

Liverpool’s waterfront will be the site of a spectacular celebration on June 3rd, where a range of performers will come together to commemorate the maiden voyage of the Queen Anne to its spiritual home. Among them will be Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, who will join an impressive line-up of Liverpool talent, featuring the Royal Liverpool… Continue reading Legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli to take centre stage at Queen Anne naming ceremony

Liverpool City Council has issued a final reminder to households receiving a 25% single person Council Tax discount to update their circumstances if any changes have been made. At present, there are roughly 90,000 households receiving the discount, which is typically reserved for single adults who are over 18; however, there can be occasions where… Continue reading Final reminder over single person Council Tax discount

Liverpool City Council has informed the media that it is carrying out a review of empty properties in the city in the hopes of dealing with the lack of housing in the city. Reducing homelessness while eradicating any need for the temporary ways of living is a key priority for the council. All owners of empty… Continue reading Empty properties review to start in Liverpool