Author: Sarah Latcham

Liverpool has launched a new campaign which aims to establish its status as the top place to attend events in the UK. The Liverpool Loves initiative intends to welcome attendees of big events with a unique and exciting experience, encouraging people to spend more time discovering the city’s businesses, attractions and places. The campaign also aims… Continue reading Liverpool feels the love for new destination campaign

Liverpool City Council has undertaken another significant step towards improving and expanding their phone services for Adult Social Care and Children’s Services. The replacement of Careline service is finalised with a brand new number, 0151 459 2606. Two new services are introduced, one for adults, known as ‘Adult Access’, and one for children, known as… Continue reading Positive changes for Liverpool City Council Social Care telephone enquiries 

Liverpool City Council has announced the successful seizure and disposal of over 15,000 illegal vapes. The operation, which has seen multiple shops forced to close and 18 shop owners fined, has a total estimated value of £180,000. Court prosecutions are continuing at pace, with fines totalling over £3,500 already levied. The illegal vapes seized were… Continue reading Over 15,000 illegal vapes have now been seized and disposed of by Liverpool City Council 

Liverpool’s dance scene has been given a much-needed boost after 15 new dance commissions were awarded funding. The Culture Liverpool Dance Creative Commission received more than 40 submissions, with a combined £400 to £2,500 awarded to selected artists. The new pieces will debut at the Leap Dance Festival next month – the first festival since… Continue reading Dance in motion as new culture funding awarded

Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team is currently engaged in Christmas planning for 2024. After a highly successful event in 2023, which attracted over 750,000 visitors to the Christmas Market outside St George’s Hall, the council is exploring the possibility of expanding the offering. It is looking at ways to create a festive atmosphere at… Continue reading City Council Planning a Merry Mersey Christmas

Liverpool City Council has announced plans to expand its support services for dementia patients by opening 20 new beds for respite and specialist care. The expansion will take place at Sedgemoor, a purpose-built care home in Norris Green. The facility will add 10 new beds for permanent residence for dementia patients, and 10 short-term beds… Continue reading Dementia care support extended in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member responsible for Culture, Councillor Harry Doyle, comments on the current financial climate as local authorities are feeling the squeeze when investing in the cultural sector. Despite the fact we have been able to support local arts organisations and deliver cultural events for both locals and visitors, it appears that austerity… Continue reading BLOG: Let’s talk about Culture

The Sisterhood Soirée Pop up Market is happening on March 9th from 10 AM to 3 PM at St George’s Hall in Liverpool. This celebration of sisterhood is being held in honour of International Women’s Day with the goal of bringing women in business together to connect, commemorate, and champion one another. Come and meet… Continue reading Sisterhood Soirée at St George’s Hall

Liverpool City Council has taken a strong stance against retailers who sell dangerous vapes, shutting down eight businesses since October 2023. This new approach has resulted in thousands of illegal vapes being taken off the streets, with over 1,200 seized from a single business alone. The council is the first in the North West of… Continue reading Liverpool City Council continues to successfully target illegal vape sales

Liverpool’s historic Botanical Collection is set to benefit from a funding award of £245,000 from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. A project plan will create a permanent home for the collection located in the walled garden at Croxteth Hall. Once nurtured and developed, Liverpool’s historic Botanical Collection will become a leading visitor attraction in the… Continue reading Funding boost for Liverpool’s hidden horticultural treasure