Category: Local

An innovative app is giving children and young people in Liverpool a greater voice in the support they receive from services. Liverpool City Council has joined forces with Mind of My Own to introduce two apps for children, young people, and care-experienced individuals in the city who receive care and support from the council. These… Continue reading App to spotlight children’s and young people’s voices

The process of revitalizing the twinning agreement between Liverpool and Dublin has officially commenced. This sister city arrangement, established in 1997, symbolizes the deep-rooted and shared history between the two cities. Recently, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, paid a visit to Liverpool to engage with her counterparts: Cllr Richard Kemp, Council Leader, Cllr… Continue reading Liverpool and Dublin reignite twin city agreement

During a recent Community Impact Day in Anfield, a knife and one hundred illegal vapes were uncovered, highlighting the collaborative efforts of various organizations in addressing community concerns. Led by the Council’s Private Sector Housing Team on Thursday, March 27th, the event saw the participation of local authorities such as Merseyside Police, Liverpool Streetscene Ltd,… Continue reading Knife and illegal vapes seized in Anfield during Community Impact Day

Liverpool City Council recently made its largest seizure of illicit goods from a single premises to date, removing over 30,000 items from a wholesaler in Old Swan. Working in collaboration with Merseyside Police, the Council’s Public Protection team confiscated 7,700 vapes and 23,400 cigarettes with a total value of £105,000. These unregulated products were destined… Continue reading Council seizes record number of illegal goods

In honor of the reopening of Spellow Community Hub and Library, a creative writing program was launched by Writing on the Wall, commissioned by Culture Liverpool, to celebrate the vibrant culture and history of Walton. Angela Cheveau, a local participant, shared her journey from despair to healing through this initiative. Spellow Library held a special… Continue reading BLOG | From despair to pride – how Walton stood united following the torching of Spellow Community Hub and Library during the racist riots of summer 2024

Restoration work on the Willis Organ’s trellis at St George’s Hall is currently in progress, with funding provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The trellis is a stunning decorative element that adds to the beauty and grandeur of this historic instrument, serving both an aesthetic and functional purpose by enhancing its presence and safeguarding… Continue reading Preserving a Liverpool Icon: The Restoration of the Willis Organ’s Trellis

Liverpool City Council recently completed a competitive tender process to select a new nursing care provider for Millvina nursing home in Anfield and Brushwood nursing home in Speke. The tender, initiated in February 2025, called for qualified providers to propose delivering high-quality nursing care at both facilities. The Council, as the owner of both buildings,… Continue reading Council Announces Intention to Appoint Nursing Provider for Two Liverpool Care Homes

urce media=”(min-width: 660px) and (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.25), (min-width: 660px) and (min-resolution: 120dpi)”>Stephen Graham in Shane Meadows’ The Virtues “There are certain things he does that actors can’t always learn,” says Socha. “It’s his aura and presence. He’s helped me understand the responsibility we carry as actors.” Family is central to Graham’s life. In a profile for… Continue reading Stephen Graham: the ‘working-class, mixed-race kid’ who cares deeply about the work

In a significant development today, Liverpool City Region and the Isle of Man have signed a landmark agreement, ushering in a new era of collaboration between the two regions. The agreement emphasizes the shared commitment to enhancing the prosperity and well-being of their communities by strengthening economic, cultural, and political ties. The historical strong relationship… Continue reading New era of cooperation between Liverpool and the Isle of Man

A performance based on David Peace’s novel, The Damned United, was brought to life in Leeds and Derby in 2016, portraying the enigmatic character of Brian Clough in contrasting lights of villain and hero. Following this success, Peace’s next football-themed book, Red or Dead, chronicling the life of renowned Liverpool FC manager Bill Shankly, was… Continue reading Red or Dead review – Peter Mullan never walks alone as Liverpool FC hero Bill Shankly