Category: Local

Liverpool City Council has joined forces with experts from education, health, early years, and youth services to create a collaborative strategy that promotes healthy screen use among children and young people throughout the city. This partnership aims to provide families and professionals with practical, clear guidance to navigate the digital landscape responsibly. On Friday, 1… Continue reading Liverpool City Council leads citywide approach to healthy screen use for children

The Council has introduced a more efficient way for residents to report issues with streetlighting in their area. By utilizing a new interactive map available on the Council’s website, users can now accurately identify and report the specific streetlight that appears to be faulty or damaged. This tool simplifies the reporting process and ensures precise… Continue reading Reporting a street light issue is now even easier

The position of Lord Mayor in Liverpool is a longstanding tradition, rooted in the city’s history since its first charter was granted in 1207. Known as the city’s “first citizen,” the Lord Mayor plays an important role in representing Liverpool during significant events. Despite the many changes the city has experienced over the centuries, the… Continue reading Lord Mayor’s Diary

Liverpool City Council has introduced a significant initiative aimed at encouraging homeowners and landlords across the city to renovate long-term empty properties. This effort intends to address the urgent housing demand and improve neighbourhood conditions by offering financial incentives to those willing to bring such properties back into use. The council has allocated £7.3 million… Continue reading Hundreds of empty Liverpool homes set to help families on council housing list

Liverpool is set to appoint a new Lord Mayor today, Wednesday 13 May. Councillor William Shortall will make history as the first wheelchair user to assume this prestigious role in the city. Throughout his year as Lord Mayor, he aims to highlight the importance of inclusion and accessibility across Liverpool. Born and raised in Liverpool,… Continue reading New Lord Mayor of Liverpool to be sworn in

Foster Care Fortnight, running from 11th to 24th May, is a nationwide initiative aimed at celebrating foster carers while increasing public understanding of the profound impact fostering has on children’s lives. This year’s campaign centers on the theme “This is Fostering,” which highlights the day-to-day realities of fostering and emphasizes the crucial support foster carers… Continue reading Foster Care Fortnight is here – and you can make a difference

Ania Hildrey, headteacher at Abbot’s Lea School in Woolton, Liverpool, has been named Headteacher of the Year 2026 at the Education Awards held on April 24 at the Hilton Deansgate Hotel in Manchester. This prestigious accolade highlights exceptional leaders in education throughout the northwest of England who have demonstrated remarkable dedication, innovation, and impactful leadership.… Continue reading Inspirational Liverpool headteacher crowned Headteacher of the Year

Liverpool City Council recently convened a significant gathering focused on enhancing women’s health and addressing persistent inequalities in the city. The Women’s Health Conference united women with lived experiences, alongside community groups, frontline workers, and system leaders. This event fostered the exchange of evidence and personal narratives, emphasizing collective efforts to improve health outcomes for… Continue reading Liverpool unites to advocate for women’s health and drive system‑wide change

Merseyside Police, together with the Police and Crime Commissioner and Liverpool City Council, unveiled Halo Points on Wednesday, 6 May. This initiative is part of Operation Halo, aimed at addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and enhancing safety within Liverpool’s night-time economy. The introduction of these designated safe spaces is a key step in… Continue reading Merseyside Police launches ‘Halo Points’ to strengthen safety across Liverpool’s night-time economy

Over the past week, Liverpool City Council has achieved three further enforcement actions targeting premises involved in the sale of illegal cigarettes and tobacco products. These latest outcomes highlight the council’s commitment to tackling illicit tobacco trade within the city. On April 29, Liverpool Magistrates’ Court extended the closure order on American Candy, located on… Continue reading Shops shut down after illicit tobacco activity uncovered