Category: Local

Liverpool City Council’s Highways team is marking significant achievements through the Liverpool Live Labs Programme, which continues to lead efforts in decarbonising roads and advancing sustainable transport initiatives in the UK. This ambitious project is part of ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads in the UK, a £30 million, three-year nationwide programme funded by… Continue reading Liverpool in pole position in the drive towards sustainable highways innovation

During the summer of 2024, anti-immigration unrest swept through the UK, placing one of Liverpool’s oldest churches in a precarious position. St Anne’s Church, located in Toxteth and boasting a history spanning 180 years, was among numerous sites across the country featured on a far-right “hitlist” circulated online. One disturbing image depicted the church’s iconic… Continue reading ‘A rise of love’: Liverpool church targeted in 2024 riots forges links against hate

Liverpool’s Adult Learning Service (ALS) is set to hold a series of open days and skills assessments designed to guide individuals towards suitable vocational courses. These well-received events provide an opportunity for prospective learners to engage with the dedicated ALS staff and tutors who are available to help identify the most appropriate courses based on… Continue reading Let an Adult Learning Service open day set you up for success

The past year has proven to be exceptionally eventful for Liverpool, marked by significant occasions such as hosting the Prime Minister and government officials during the Labour Party conference, receiving visits from EU Ambassadors, and successfully staging popular events like the River of Light. These highlights underscore the city’s growing prominence on both the political… Continue reading A New Year message from Cllr Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council

For the first time since 2015, young Atlantic salmon have been observed in three rivers located in north-west England, signaling a noteworthy positive shift in environmental conditions. These sightings occurred in the Mersey, Bollin, and Goyt rivers, and are significant given that the salmon species was classified as critically endangered in Britain in 2023. The… Continue reading Young Atlantic salmon seen in three English rivers for first time in a decade

As the new year of 2026 commences, Smokefree Liverpool is urging smokers to prioritise quitting as their leading resolution. Giving up smoking offers considerable advantages not only for personal health but also for financial savings and overall future wellbeing. Smoking continues to be the foremost preventable cause of illness and premature death. However, the positive… Continue reading New year, new you: quitting smoking is well worth it

Public Health authorities in Liverpool are urging local residents to participate in the nationwide Dry January initiative. This campaign encourages individuals to abstain from alcohol for the month of January, highlighting the health benefits, financial savings, and overall improvement in wellbeing that can result from pausing drinking habits. Alcohol Change UK leads the campaign, providing… Continue reading Liverpool urges residents to take part in Dry January

Liverpool City Council’s Licensing Committee has decided to revoke the premises licence of Arbela Food Mart, located on Lawrence Road, after the store repeatedly failed to stop selling illegal cigarettes and tobacco products. This action was taken following an investigation prompted by reports of illicit sales at the shop. During an initial inspection, council officers… Continue reading Shop has licence revoked after repeated safety violations

Liverpool City Council has received official approval from the Department for Education allowing a proposed new girls’ school in Liverpool to advance to the next phase of development. The council had submitted a site proposal earlier this year, in July, and has now been informed by government ministers that the project can proceed. The planned… Continue reading New school for girls in Liverpool to progress to next stage

As Liverpool households prepare for the festive celebrations this week, some residents are already considering the post-holiday tidying that will follow in the new year. To assist with the proper disposal of Christmas trees, Liverpool City Council will once again provide multiple recycling sites throughout the city. These locations are set up to encourage residents… Continue reading Give your Christmas tree a second life after the festivities end