Category: Local

Liverpool City Council has officially launched the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) in the city, following in the footsteps of other areas in the country. The FDAC offers an alternative family court for care proceedings, taking a problem-solving approach to help parents dealing with substance misuse and domestic violence. The service operates independently of… Continue reading Family Drug and Alcohol Court launches in Liverpool

A recently conducted public consultation has revealed widespread support for the implementation of a new cycle lane on Vauxhall Road, situated to the north of Liverpool City Centre. Liverpool City Council sought feedback from the public regarding the proposed continuous, one-way cycle path that would run along both sides of Vauxhall Road and Commercial Road.… Continue reading Residents give green light to proposed new cycle lanes on Vauxhall Road

BBC Radio 1 has announced a groundbreaking addition to Big Weekend 2025, scheduled to take place in Sefton Park, Liverpool from May 23 to May 25. The festival will showcase a special performance featuring Radio 1 Anthems acts, highlighting iconic tracks and memorable moments from the last two decades of music. Among the headline Radio… Continue reading More acts announced for Radio 1 Big Weekend

Delving into the depths of the Guardian long read archives, we unearth a timeless piece from years gone by, accompanied by fresh insights from the original authors themselves. In a poignant reflection from 2021, David Conn shines a light on the enduring struggle of the Hillsborough disaster victims’ families. For over three decades, they have… Continue reading From the archive: The great betrayal: how the Hillsborough families were failed by the justice system – podcast

A Liverpool studio has recently achieved recognition from the UK film industry for its efforts to become one of the greenest in the country. The Depot, owned by Liverpool City Council and managed by the Film Office, received a ‘Very Good’ rating from the BAFTA Albert sustainable studio standard. This acknowledgment solidifies The Depot’s position… Continue reading Liverpool film studio scores BAFTA win

With the Easter break fast approaching, many individuals are gearing up for road trips and vacations, making this time of year a peak period for travel, particularly for longer distances. Liverpool City Council has partnered with National Highways to emphasize the importance of maintaining our vehicles, much like how spring cleaning rejuvenates our homes. Research… Continue reading Drivers urged to drive egg-stra safely this Easter

A new initiative called Keep North Docks Tidy has been launched by a collaboration of seven schools in the northern part of the city. This four-month pilot project aims to clean up the local community and make a positive impact on the environment. To kick off the project, nearly 100 young people participated in the… Continue reading Young people launch pilot to tackle waste in their local area

Liverpool City Council is considering new energy plans that could potentially revolutionize heating for thousands of homes and businesses in the area. The proposed Advanced Zoning programme (AZP) aims to reduce reliance on gas for heating, leading to cost savings and lower carbon emissions. If fully implemented, the AZP could help Liverpool achieve its net-zero… Continue reading Water pumped from River Mersey could heat thousands of Liverpool homes

Merseyside Police made a significant arrest and seized suspected counterfeit clothing worth around £80,000 during a routine visit to a store in Liverpool city center. Teaming up with Liverpool City Council’s Trading Standards team, officers discovered a large quantity of clothes and trainers bearing logos from Adidas, Nike, and The North Face that were believed… Continue reading Man arrested and counterfeit clothes seized in Liverpool City Centre

Liverpool city region’s annual Pride March is fast approaching, scheduled for Saturday, July 26th. The LCR Pride Foundation has officially opened registrations for the “March with Pride” event. LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, organizations, and community groups are encouraged to participate in standing against the increasing hate, discrimination, and prejudice towards LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. The… Continue reading Registration for 2025 “March with Pride” opens