Category: Local

This year’s flu season has arrived earlier than usual, and, importantly, there is currently no indication that the peak has been reached. Professor Matt Ashton, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, has shared his insights on whether wearing masks is an effective way to help curb the spread of the influenza virus during this challenging period.… Continue reading BLOG: To mask or not to mask

Liverpool has unveiled an updated cultural strategy aimed at enhancing and expanding its cultural landscape over the coming five years. This initiative, titled *Culture Makes Liverpool: Liverpool Cultural Strategy 2025-2030*, reflects the city council’s dedication to attracting further local investment and maintaining Liverpool’s status as a leading cultural hub nationally. The strategy emphasizes supporting outstanding… Continue reading Culture Makes Liverpool: renewed five-year strategy launched

An aviation and logistics firm based in Speke has gained renewed clarity and increased confidence to expand internationally after partnering with Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service. This service is backed by funding from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), administered via the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Wynne Aviation, located… Continue reading Wynne Aviation charts confident course for growth thanks to Council’s Business Support Service

An independent report released today has revealed that the Liverpool Biennial 2025 contributed an economic boost of £17.4 million to the city. The festival, under the curation of Marie-Anne McQuay and titled ‘BEDROCK’, ran from 7 June to 14 September 2025. It showcased contemporary art exhibitions across a variety of prominent venues including the Bluecoat,… Continue reading Liverpool Biennial 2025 generates £17.4 million economic impact

Drivers in Liverpool are being strongly advised to avoid operating vehicles while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, particularly during the upcoming festive period. Throughout 2024, over 1,600 drivers in the city were apprehended for drink or drug driving offenses, averaging one arrest every six hours. This highlights the ongoing issue and the risks… Continue reading Liverpool urged to stay clean when Driving Home For Christmas

The latest deprivation data for Liverpool has been reviewed by the Health and Wellbeing Board, focusing on how these scores affect the health outcomes of the city’s residents. It was highlighted that 11 percent of Liverpool’s population falls into the category described as ‘severely critical’ concerning health, when compared to other areas across England. Key… Continue reading Work to tackle health deprivation discussed by Health and Wellbeing Board

Liverpool is set to introduce a new Council Tax exemption aimed at households where a resident is terminally ill. The policy, pending the Cabinet’s approval, will grant a full discount on Council Tax bills for properties with individuals receiving end-of-life care. With the average Council Tax charge in Liverpool around £2,000 annually, this move is… Continue reading Council Tax set to be waived for households with terminally ill resident

Liverpool City Council is poised to approve ambitious plans to initiate high-quality, housing-led regeneration in the Vauxhall and West Everton areas, marking the earliest developments of the Liverpool North New Town project. This initiative focuses on the Vescock Street/Limekiln Lane site, which is part of the broader Greatie Market/Scotland Road Regeneration Programme. The initiative aims… Continue reading Early phase of Liverpool North New Town regeneration set for Council’s green light

A striking new spoken-word poem titled *“Man to Man”* has been unveiled today, urging men to take action against street harassment and contribute to safer environments for women and girls. This initiative forms part of the ongoing ‘Taking Action’ campaign led by Merseyside Police and the Police Commissioner, aimed at addressing Violence against Women and… Continue reading Call for men to prevent street harassment of women and girls

From the towering south stand of Everton’s new riverside football stadium, Liverpool city region mayor Steve Rotheram showcased his next significant project to communities secretary Steve Reed. The site, characterized by industrial wasteland, disused docks, and the distinctive Grade II-listed “dockers’ clock” with six faces, is set for a major transformation. This clock, which has… Continue reading From bricklayer to mayor: Steve Rotheram is quietly building a Liverpool success story