Category: Local

With the Easter break fast approaching, many individuals are gearing up for road trips and vacations, making this time of year a peak period for travel, particularly for longer distances. Liverpool City Council has partnered with National Highways to emphasize the importance of maintaining our vehicles, much like how spring cleaning rejuvenates our homes. Research… Continue reading Drivers urged to drive egg-stra safely this Easter

A new initiative called Keep North Docks Tidy has been launched by a collaboration of seven schools in the northern part of the city. This four-month pilot project aims to clean up the local community and make a positive impact on the environment. To kick off the project, nearly 100 young people participated in the… Continue reading Young people launch pilot to tackle waste in their local area

Liverpool City Council is considering new energy plans that could potentially revolutionize heating for thousands of homes and businesses in the area. The proposed Advanced Zoning programme (AZP) aims to reduce reliance on gas for heating, leading to cost savings and lower carbon emissions. If fully implemented, the AZP could help Liverpool achieve its net-zero… Continue reading Water pumped from River Mersey could heat thousands of Liverpool homes

Merseyside Police made a significant arrest and seized suspected counterfeit clothing worth around £80,000 during a routine visit to a store in Liverpool city center. Teaming up with Liverpool City Council’s Trading Standards team, officers discovered a large quantity of clothes and trainers bearing logos from Adidas, Nike, and The North Face that were believed… Continue reading Man arrested and counterfeit clothes seized in Liverpool City Centre

Liverpool city region’s annual Pride March is fast approaching, scheduled for Saturday, July 26th. The LCR Pride Foundation has officially opened registrations for the “March with Pride” event. LGBTQ+ individuals, allies, organizations, and community groups are encouraged to participate in standing against the increasing hate, discrimination, and prejudice towards LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. The… Continue reading Registration for 2025 “March with Pride” opens

Residents of Walton are encouraged to participate in a series of workshops at the Spellow Community Hub and Library to reflect on the concept of home. Artist Dora Colquhoun, commissioned by Culture Liverpool, will lead these workshops. The first workshop will take place on Saturday, April 12th from 11:30 to 12:45. The family-friendly session will… Continue reading Artist to explore the meaning of home during Walton residency

Local residents in Liverpool who have innovative business ideas to tackle health or care challenges in their community are encouraged to attend an information session hosted by Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service in collaboration with Citizen First LCR. This session will introduce a new start-up support program currently open for applications. The event is… Continue reading Initiative seeks residents with business ideas to address local health and care challenges.

In Liverpool, a somber moment of reflection will be observed to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy. On Tuesday, April 15th at precisely 3:06pm, a minute’s silence will be held in memory of the 97 individuals who tragically lost their lives. Following the silence, a bell will ring 97 times, paying tribute to… Continue reading Liverpool to remember Hillsborough anniversary

A local healthcare company has been fined for the illegal destruction of three protected trees believed to be over a century old. Harbour Healthcare Ltd. was brought to court for violating a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) that has been in effect for nearly 40 years. The unauthorized tree works were discovered at the Kingswood Mount… Continue reading Healthcare company prosecuted for destroying protected trees

Liverpool City Council has introduced a fresh approach to Public Health Nursing, aiming to provide stronger and more accessible support for families from pregnancy through school years and into parenthood to enhance long-term outcomes for all residents. Residents can expect to see improvements in how the service is delivered, including the establishment of a single… Continue reading Council Relaunches 0 – 19 Health Programme to Strengthen Family Support