Category: Local

Liverpool City Council is currently inviting landlords and homeowners to express their interest in applying for grants of up to £20,000 aimed at refurbishing empty properties and bringing them back into use. This initiative forms part of the council’s broader strategy to combat homelessness by reducing the waiting list for housing assistance. Over the next… Continue reading Empty homes grants scheme launched in Liverpool to reduce housing waiting list

Residents of Liverpool are being invited to take part in an event designed to provide information and practical help to maintain warmth and well-being during the winter months. The Healthy Homes team from Liverpool City Council will host the free Winter Warmer event, offering attendees insights from various organisations and specialists on topics such as… Continue reading Winter events to bring warmth and support to Liverpool

Starting next week, the global initiative known as Orange the World will begin its 16-day campaign dedicated to combatting gender-based violence. This international effort commences on 25 November, which is recognized as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and continues until 10 December, Human Rights Day. In Liverpool, local authorities are… Continue reading There’s #NoExcuse for violence against women and girls

Liverpool has emerged as the most-filmed city in the UK outside of London, with a vibrant screen industry at its core. Central to this success story are sisters Faye and Claire Newton, experienced location managers whose portfolios include notable productions such as *Peaky Blinders*, *Bridgerton*, *The Ipcress File*, and Amazon’s *Heads of State*. Together, they… Continue reading Liverpool Locations: connecting people, places and productions

In Speke, a new woodland play trail has been created to encourage outdoor activity among families, thanks to a collaboration between Liverpool City Council and All Saints Church. This innovative project has revitalized the wooded area around the church and cemetery, turning it into an engaging environment meant to inspire play, discovery, and a sense… Continue reading New play trail transforms Speke woodland

During the festive season, various adaptations of the classic character Scrooge can be found across the UK, from Paul Hilton’s performance at London’s Old Vic to Marti Pellow’s rendition in Glasgow. However, Liverpool’s Royal Court offers a unique take with Paul Duckworth portraying a Scrooge who defies the typical miserly stereotype. Duckworth’s version is not… Continue reading The Scouse Christmas Carol review – knockabout comedy with a potty mouth

Starting this week, around 15,000 additional households will begin receiving weekly food waste collections as part of Liverpool’s expanding initiative to cover the entire city. Councillor Laura Robertson-Collins, Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, emphasizes the importance of community participation in this vital environmental effort. Following a highly successful initial phase, the city is… Continue reading BLOG | How we’re making a difference through weekly food waste recycling

Liverpool has unveiled an ambitious initiative aimed at enhancing support for neurodiverse individuals throughout Merseyside. This plan responds to research identifying considerable obstacles faced by neurodivergent people in key areas such as education, employment, and healthcare. The effort, titled *Liverpool’s Commitment to Neurodiversity: A Strategy for an Inclusive City 2025–2035*, has been developed through a… Continue reading Liverpool City Council and Merseyside partners unite to improve the lives of neurodiverse residents 

Liverpool residents are being encouraged to come together and extend their generosity to ensure that vulnerable young people in the city have gifts to open this Christmas. The Liverpool City Council has initiated its annual Christmas Gift Appeal, inviting members of the public and council employees alike to contribute donations for young adults transitioning out… Continue reading Gift Appeal aims to bring Christmas joy to care leavers

Liverpool is preparing to shine more brilliantly than ever this holiday season with the announcement of its most extensive Christmas celebration yet. The city promises to be the premier destination for festive fun in 2025, featuring a wide array of events ranging from ice skating and Santa grottos to artisan markets and thrilling fairground attractions.… Continue reading Liverpool unveils its biggest-ever Christmas offer