Category: Local

Liverpool Central Library is set to host a special event on Thursday, 20 November, as part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Baby Week 2025 celebrations. This annual initiative aims to bring various services together with the goal of promoting a strong foundation for early childhood, highlighting the importance of the early years, and helping to… Continue reading Central Library to host Baby Week 2025 celebration event

Howel Jones, who passed away at the age of 96, was a devoted teacher and committed Methodist whose faith deeply influenced both his approach to local government and his dedication to young people, including his own large family. He also instilled in them a strong allegiance to Liverpool FC. Born in the Liverpool suburb of… Continue reading Howel Jones obituary

Liverpool City Council has selected Bolt, the largest micromobility platform in Europe, to manage shared e-scooters and e-bikes starting in early 2026. This contract will replace the current provider, Voi, with Bolt planning to deploy 2,000 scooters and 100 e-bikes throughout the city. Notably, this rollout will include areas such as Speke and Garston, which… Continue reading Bolt makes Liverpool the home of first UK scooter launch

Liverpool City Council has announced plans to significantly increase the number of Family Hubs across the city, aiming to provide one hub in every neighbourhood. Currently, there are five Family Hubs in operation, but this figure is set to rise to twelve. This expansion is intended to make support more accessible to families throughout the… Continue reading Every neighbourhood in Liverpool to have its own Family Hub

Liverpool marked a significant milestone a year ago by becoming the United Nations’ inaugural Accelerator City for Climate Action. This initiative focuses on pioneering efforts to reduce carbon emissions within the live music, film, and television industries, approaching the challenge from a whole-city perspective. The program, which received significant backing from Ecotricity as its headline… Continue reading Results of Liverpool’s Accelerator City decarbonisation programme to be showcased at EXPEDITION TWO

Next year, Liverpool will host a stage production of Hilary Mantel’s provocative short story that envisions the assassination of Margaret Thatcher in the summer of 1983. Originally published by the Guardian in 2014, “The Assassination of Margaret Thatcher – August 6th 1983” was the title piece of Mantel’s short story collection that same year. The… Continue reading Hilary Mantel story imagining Margaret Thatcher’s assassination to be staged in Liverpool

Liverpool proudly participated in the official launch of UEFA EURO 2028, joining cities across the UK and Ireland to mark the beginning of the countdown to the largest UEFA European Championship ever held. The city was represented by Leader of Liverpool City Council, Councillor Liam Robinson, and Councillor Mike Wharton, as Deputy Mayor of the… Continue reading Liverpool launches countdown to UEFA EURO 2028

Jayne Cook and Freya Kendrick, both members of Liverpool City Council’s Public Health Team, are embarking on a unique challenge called ‘Race for a Reason’ with Alfie’s Squad. This initiative aims to offer support to children and young individuals who have endured the loss of a loved one due to suicide. The race will take… Continue reading Freya and Jayne ‘Race for a Reason’ in aid of Alfie’s Squad

In an effort to combat the increasing problem of waste crime, Liverpool City Council has partnered with Keep Britain Tidy for the ‘Fight Fly-tipping Fortnight’ campaign. This initiative aims to crack down on rogue ‘white van’ operators who engage in illegal dumping. Fly-tipping is a costly issue for councils across England, draining financial resources that… Continue reading Liverpool City Council urges residents to fight fly-tipping this November 

Liverpool City Council is taking a bold step towards becoming an anti-racist organization and creating an environment where everyone feels safe, valued, and respected. The Council’s recently unveiled anti-racism commitment and action plan mark a significant milestone in its efforts to combat racism within the Council, public services, and communities. Recognizing past shortcomings in this… Continue reading Liverpool Council launches new commitment to drive action against racism