This summer, Liverpool is gearing up to host the prestigious 2025 British Chess Championships, offering a range of FREE events, giant chessboards, and coaching sessions for everyone to participate in. The main event, organized by the English Chess Federation, will take place at St George’s Hall from July 31 to August 10, but the festivities… Continue reading Make Your Move and Get Involved in Liverpool’s Summer of Chess!
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Weekly food waste collections roll-out to start in September
Liverpool City Council is making strides towards improving recycling rates and reducing waste by launching a new initiative to provide free weekly food waste collections to select households starting in September. Around 15,000 properties in 15 different wards, including Childwall, Garston, Fazakerley West, and West Derby, will benefit from this service. Households selected to participate… Continue reading Weekly food waste collections roll-out to start in September
Landmark investment set to transform Liverpool’s Fabric District
Liverpool City Council has given the green light for a significant makeover of a major corridor in the city, thanks to a substantial financial injection. This landmark boost of £3.4 million, the largest Section 106 contribution of the century, will support a transformative project in the Fabric District, located between the Knowledge Quarter and Lime… Continue reading Landmark investment set to transform Liverpool’s Fabric District
Parents urged to get children vaccinated after measles death in Liverpool
Following the tragic death of a child at Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool due to measles, health officials are urging individuals to ensure they are up to date with their measles vaccine. The city has seen a rise in measles cases, particularly among young people, with the hospital attributing the spike in infections to… Continue reading Parents urged to get children vaccinated after measles death in Liverpool
Measles on the increase – what to do
In Merseyside, a rise in measles cases is posing a threat to children and young individuals, with several children currently in a serious condition and undergoing treatment at hospitals. It is crucial for families to ensure that they are updated with the MMR vaccine to guard against measles. Measles is a severe disease that can… Continue reading Measles on the increase – what to do
Empowering young people into work
Liverpool City Council is dedicated to supporting residents in their employment journey, whether they are re-entering the workforce after a period of unemployment or seeking their first job. Individuals with learning disabilities or autism often face challenges in finding employment, as only 4.1 percent in the north west are in paid roles despite a desire… Continue reading Empowering young people into work
Liverpool black history researchers discover slaver ship advert from 1805
A recent finding in Liverpool has shed light on the dark history of the transatlantic slave trade, with the unearthing of an advertisement for a British slaver’s ship. The Liverpool Black History Research Group stumbled upon the advert for the Metis, a ship built in Liverpool, dating back to July 25, 1805. This discovery was… Continue reading Liverpool black history researchers discover slaver ship advert from 1805
Forty further SEND school places to be created
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is gearing up to give the green light to plans for the construction of temporary modular classrooms aimed at expanding school places for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The proposal is to provide an additional 40 places at the Naylorsfield Drive location of Millstead Primary School in Netherley,… Continue reading Forty further SEND school places to be created
Highways redesign in historic quarter wins prestigious “transport Oscar”
Liverpool’s historic Georgian Quarter has seen a significant transformation with the completion of a major project that has been recognized with a prestigious award in the transportation sector. The City Council of Liverpool, in collaboration with Huyton Asphalt, was awarded the Project of the Year (under £5 million) at the Chartered Institution of Highways &… Continue reading Highways redesign in historic quarter wins prestigious “transport Oscar”
Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards Now Open
The Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards 2025 are now open for entries, shining a light on the best in the region’s tourism industry. The awards ceremony is set to take place at Liverpool Cathedral on Thursday, March 5, 2026, recognizing businesses and individuals who excel in the hospitality and tourism sector. With 20 categories, the… Continue reading Liverpool City Region Tourism Awards Now Open