Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is ready to review a new Zero Waste Strategy aimed at eliminating all unnecessary waste from the City Region by 2040. Collaboratively developed by all councils in the Liverpool City Region and the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA), this strategy is a significant move towards reducing carbon emissions resulting from… Continue reading Cabinet to consider move towards zero waste
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Prison governor faces jail over relationship with Liverpool drug boss
A prison governor has been convicted of misconduct in a public office for engaging in a relationship with a notorious drug gang leader known as “Jesse Pinkman” from the TV series Breaking Bad. Kerri Pegg, 42, now faces imprisonment after accepting a £12,000 Mercedes C-Class car, paid for with 34kg of amphetamines by Anthony Saunderson,… Continue reading Prison governor faces jail over relationship with Liverpool drug boss
Liverpool City Council awards new highway maintenance contract
Liverpool City Council has recently announced the approval of a significant multi-million pound contract for highways maintenance in the city. The £13 million contract, which will span up to five years, has been awarded to two experienced companies, Dowhigh Ltd and Huyton Asphalt Civils Ltd. This move comes as the Council is nearing the completion… Continue reading Liverpool City Council awards new highway maintenance contract
Childcare places increased in Liverpool thanks to grant funding
Liverpool is expanding its childcare offerings with the creation of over 2,500 new childcare places to support working parents. The increase in childcare places has been made possible by grant funding received from the government, which supports the national expansion of funded childcare places as well as places within the “wraparound” program for primary school-aged… Continue reading Childcare places increased in Liverpool thanks to grant funding
Hillsborough families call for ‘all or nothing’ law as Labour expected to break pledge
Families who have lost loved ones are calling on government officials to fully implement the Hillsborough law, according to a recent report. The justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, and Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds were present at a “family listening day” event funded by the Ministry of Justice and organized by the group Inquest. The report… Continue reading Hillsborough families call for ‘all or nothing’ law as Labour expected to break pledge
Independent oversight at Liverpool City Council ends with praise for ‘significant and substantial improvement’
Liverpool City Council has been recognized for making significant improvements by the Government after the independently-led Improvement and Assurance Board concluded its oversight. This board, consisting of independent advisors, elected members, and senior officers at Liverpool City Council, was established to monitor ongoing improvements within the local authority following the end of Government intervention and… Continue reading Independent oversight at Liverpool City Council ends with praise for ‘significant and substantial improvement’
The Reader launches new Shared Reading group in Spellow Library
A brand-new initiative has been introduced by the Liverpool-based national charity, offering a weekly group session that promotes connectivity and sharing through stories and poems. This engaging activity is open to all individuals, providing an opportunity to come together and engage in meaningful discussions and reflections. The volunteer-led program is held at Spellow Library Hub… Continue reading The Reader launches new Shared Reading group in Spellow Library
Dovecot Day of Dreams promises fun for all the family
Next month, a Liverpool community will come together to celebrate their fantastical dreams and magical memories in a unique and special way. The Dovecot Dreamkeeping Society, a fictional organization dedicated to preserving memories and dreams, will host a free family-friendly day of celebration, art, and performances in the heart of the city’s Dovecot area. The… Continue reading Dovecot Day of Dreams promises fun for all the family
Aintree racegoers grateful for hats as sun shines for first time in decade
Spectators at Aintree’s Ladies Day this year were not just showcasing excellent style with their fascinators and hats, but also experiencing rare sunshine at the racecourse. The sun shone brightly, making it the first time in almost a decade that such weather graced the event. With a predicted crowd of 45,000 people, everyone was in… Continue reading Aintree racegoers grateful for hats as sun shines for first time in decade
Liverpool Shares Substantial Progress on Tackling Health Inequalities
Liverpool City Council recently provided an update on its efforts to combat health inequalities in the city. A report revealed that residents in deprived areas of Liverpool were dying up to 15 years earlier than those in other parts of the city. During a Full Council meeting on April 2, Councillor Harry Doyle, Cabinet Member… Continue reading Liverpool Shares Substantial Progress on Tackling Health Inequalities