Category: Local

The film *Letter to Brezhnev* often brings to mind Margi Clarke, thanks in large part to her portrayal of Teresa, a quick-witted chicken factory worker enjoying life in post-industrial Liverpool in the 1985 release. However, the true centerpiece of the story is Alexandra Pigg’s character Elaine, Teresa’s close friend, who escapes a bleak existence of… Continue reading Letter to Brezhnev review – terrific return for Merseysiders’ romance with Russian sailors

A striking new artwork celebrating the strength of community will be featured in this year’s River of Light festival, supported by funding from Arts Council England. The piece, created by renowned artist Murugiah, is titled ‘Together’ and draws inspiration from the overarching theme of River of Light 2026. This project has been made possible through… Continue reading Arts Council England supports major new community commission for River of Light 2026

Liverpool has seen a notable increase in recycling efforts among its residents, as reflected in recent statistics. Over the past year, the number of requests for blue recycling bins has more than doubled, with 6,631 such requests recorded, indicating strong community engagement in improving local recycling practices. This rise in participation follows Liverpool City Council’s… Continue reading Liverpool residents help boost recycling rates

A pioneering service in Liverpool that facilitates easier access to contraception for local residents has recently been honored with a national pharmacy award. The Liverpool Community Pharmacy Implant Service, a collaborative effort involving Liverpool City Council, Axess Sexual Health, and Green Lane Pharmacy, secured the title of Health Initiative of the Year at the C+D… Continue reading Liverpool service helping residents access contraception closer to home wins national award 

This Christmas, Liverpool will welcome an exciting new festive attraction as Skate St George’s takes over St George’s Plateau. The event will feature an open-air ice rink, alongside a Christmas market offering seasonal food and drinks, all set to bring holiday cheer to the heart of the city. Visitors can freely explore the Christmas market… Continue reading Brand-new Christmas event Skate St George’s to launch in Liverpool

Liverpool has earned recognition as one of the world’s leading sustainable cities, ranking within the top 200 globally according to the most recent Oxford Economics Global Cities Index. This ranking showcases Liverpool’s growing international prominence alongside its impressive environmental credentials. The index evaluates 1,000 cities internationally based on categories including Economics, Human Capital, Quality of… Continue reading Liverpool climbs global city rankings as international profile continues to grow

Community learning in Liverpool offers far more than just educational courses. It plays a vital role in helping individuals build confidence, enhance their wellbeing, acquire new skills, and move forward towards employment, volunteering, or further education. For many, especially those who have been out of formal education for some time, community learning serves as a… Continue reading BLOG: Supporting community learning in Liverpool through better evidence

Liverpool City Council has undertaken a project to revitalize the memorial garden at Springwood Crematorium, aiming to offer a more inviting and soothing environment for families to honor and celebrate the memories of babies and children. This newly updated space is intended to serve as a tranquil retreat for reflection and remembrance. The garden now… Continue reading Improved baby and children’s memorial garden opens at Springwood Crematorium

Road users traveling around Great Howard Street are advised to plan for extra travel time due to urgent repair work currently underway. Scottish Power is addressing a significant cable fault that has necessitated a complete closure of the northbound lane on Great Howard Street, stretching from the Paisley Street vicinity to Walter Street. These emergency… Continue reading Travel update around Great Howard Street

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet convened at Town Hall on the evening of 16 September, addressing a diverse agenda that included efforts to combat child poverty and plans concerning the city’s waterfront development. The session began with the Council Leader highlighting recent positive developments for Liverpool. Notably, Queen Camilla paid a visit to Spellow Library, where… Continue reading Cabinet backs £1.1m child poverty fund and gives green light to North Docks regeneration plan