Category: Local

A landlord in Liverpool is facing a substantial bill exceeding £12,000 for overseeing a group of rental properties without the necessary licenses. Ballpark Property Limited admitted guilt to eight offenses under the Housing Act 2004 during a hearing at Liverpool Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, June 12, 2025. The charges were brought by Liverpool City Council… Continue reading Landlord fined again for unlicensed properties in Liverpool

Liuda found herself uprooted from her life in Ukraine when the war erupted, leaving behind everything she knew to seek refuge in the UK. Uncertain about what the future held, she arrived in Liverpool where a local family extended a warm welcome and embraced her into their home. Liverpool’s Homes for Ukraine scheme played a… Continue reading BLOG | ‘I Didn’t Just Find a Home, I Found a Family’: Liuda’s Story

A captivating new exhibition is set to open at Liverpool Central Library, shedding light on the experiences of Ukrainian refugees who found solace in Merseyside after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Titled ‘Ukrainian Stories and the Merseyside Connection’, this free public exhibition will run from Tuesday 17 to Wednesday 25 June, showcasing the… Continue reading New Liverpool exhibition shares untold stories of Ukrainian refugees

The Liverpool City Council has initiated a significant public consultation on how to develop and enhance the world-renowned Liverpool waterfront. This consultation will last for 8 weeks until Friday, 8 August, inviting feedback from the public. In collaboration with West 8 and BDP, the Council aims to create an innovative and visionary plan for waterfront… Continue reading Public invited to shape the future of Liverpool’s historic waterfront

a prominent British architect known for his modernist designs. He worked on a variety of projects, including residential, civic, and religious buildings. The upgrades to the listings of Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral and Hopwood Hall Chapel reflect his significant contributions to architecture in the mid-20th century Read the full article on Liverpool Express here: Read More

Liverpool’s Metropolitan Cathedral has always been a subject of controversy among critics. Some argued that it was a disappointment compared to the earlier design by Edwin Lutyens, while others found it too delicate compared to more robust structures from other parts of the world. However, time has proven them wrong, as Frederick Gibberd’s creation stands… Continue reading ‘A dazzling concrete crown’: Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral gets long overdue appreciation

Dubbed locally as the “Wigwam” or the “Mersey Funnel”, Liverpool’s Catholic cathedral is a structure that elicits various reactions from observers. Some liken it to “a gargantuan concrete aberration from the Apollo space programme.” Despite its polarizing appearance, the 1960s concrete Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King has now secured its place as one of… Continue reading Liverpool’s Catholic cathedral has listing upgraded to Grade I

Liverpool has achieved a significant milestone in public health by reporting a notable decrease in sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates. Recent data demonstrates a 21.1% drop in STIs diagnosed in Liverpool over the past year, resulting in 1,421 fewer cases. This reduction is especially evident in gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis diagnoses. One of the significant… Continue reading Liverpool Leads the Way in Improving Sexual Health

A special event is scheduled to take place at Spellow Community Hub and Library on Saturday (21 June), where an art installation celebrating the concept of home will be revealed. This event marks the completion of an artist residency with Dora Colquhoun, a neurodivergent writer, facilitator, and performer, who was commissioned by Culture Liverpool as… Continue reading Home is where the art is release

Liverpool City Council is in the process of developing a fresh approach to supporting unpaid carers in the city with a new Carers Strategy. They are actively seeking input from residents and carers to shape the future of these support services. One of the individuals sharing their experience is Lynne, a dedicated carer from Liverpool… Continue reading BLOG “Shaping Support Together” – Lynne’s Story as an Unpaid Carer