Category: Local

Liverpool City Council’s Bereavement Service has introduced a metal recycling scheme that has benefited charities supporting individuals dealing with grief. Families who have experienced loss have generously donated £60,000 to six different charities as part of this initiative. This is the first time the Council has engaged in metal recycling post-cremation, and they plan to… Continue reading Crematoria recycling raises £60,000 for charity

In our society, it often seems like priorities are skewed. A London woman was recently threatened with a £150 fine for pouring coffee dregs down a drain, with accusations of polluting the waterways. Conversely, water companies are known to dump mass amounts of raw sewage without consequences. It begs the question of where our focus… Continue reading Coffee is polluting but sewage is OK? | Brief letters

Residents in Liverpool are being encouraged to prioritize the completion of their bowel screening test upon receipt, as it could potentially be life-saving. The National Health Service (NHS) sends out testing kits every two years to individuals aged 50 to 74, enabling them to collect a small sample of their feces for analysis. This Faecal… Continue reading Just a tiny bit of poo could be life saving for you

With the changing of the clocks this autumn, Liverpool City Council is emphasizing the importance of safety for cyclists and pedestrians. As the days grow shorter and evenings darker, it becomes more challenging for drivers to see those on foot or bike, especially if they are wearing dark clothing. The sudden transition in lighting conditions… Continue reading Road users encouraged to stay safe and be seen as clocks go back

The recent monitoring visit conducted by Ofsted at Liverpool City Council’s Children’s Services has revealed significant improvements in the quality and impact of work with children in the front door and assessment teams since the last inspection in May 2023. This visit, which occurred in September 2025, focused on various aspects such as the council’s… Continue reading Final Ofsted monitoring visit highlights “significant progress” in Children’s Services

The anticipation surrounding a significant JMW Turner exhibition is bound to be met with surprise as visitors encounter works by artists like Jeff Koons and Damien Hirst, a Bridget Riley stripe painting, and even some Doc Marten boots on display. Melissa Gustin, curator of British art at National Museums Liverpool, expressed that the initial shock… Continue reading Turner seascapes and Damien Hurst sharks: Liverpool anniversary exhibition hopes to surprise

An eye-opening exploration into the impact of poverty and housing in the UK’s rural areas was recently highlighted in John Harris’s poignant article. This piece sheds light on the dire situation unfolding in modern Britain, as discussed in A waiting list of thousands, and just five new homes for social rent: this city shows the… Continue reading The housing crisis needs better solutions than this | Letters

Liverpool City Council planning committee has given the green light for the utilization of purpose-built temporary classrooms to facilitate the opening of the new King’s Leadership Academy site in Wavertree, which is being managed by the Great Schools Trust. A funding agreement has been finalized with the Department for Education, allowing the school to accept… Continue reading Planning committee resolves to approve King’s Leadership Academy in Wavertree

British Gymnastics is setting its sights on bringing the World Championships back to Liverpool in 2030. If successful, this event would be a major global sporting event hosted in the UK that year. Working in collaboration with UK Sport, Liverpool City Council, and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, the national governing body for gymnastics is… Continue reading Great Britain announces bid to host 2030 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council is embarking on a significant project to upgrade lighting in the area surrounding the Bramley Moore Dock, introducing more intelligent and eco-friendly streetlights. The first phase of the project, to be carried out by contractor McCann, is set to take place from October 20th to November 11th, focusing on enhancing 11 key… Continue reading Smart lighting shines on Liverpool’s waterfront as major upgrade begins