Category: Local

Liverpool City Council is gearing up to allocate an extra £15.3 million towards enhancing frontline services for residents in the upcoming year. The Council’s ‘core spending power,’ which is the Government’s gauge of local authorities’ financial capabilities, has surged by 10.3 percent in cash terms, largely due to Government funding and a proposed 4.99 percent… Continue reading Budget delivers investment in frontline services to residents

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has granted approval for the construction of a new girls’ school in Toxteth. The Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy will be situated off Upper Parliament Street and the decision to establish the school also included a commitment to support the community centre currently located on the site. The land, which spans around… Continue reading Cabinet makes decision on site for new girls’ school

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a new project that aims to connect its headquarters at the Cunard Building to the Mersey Heat District Heat Network. This strategic initiative is part of the council’s broader goal to decarbonize its estate and operations by the year 2030. Currently, the historic Cunard Building relies on a gas-fed heating… Continue reading Historic Cunard Building to be connected to Mersey Heat Network

Residents of Liverpool have a new tool to assist them in reducing their alcohol consumption and promoting a healthier lifestyle. The ‘Lower My Drinking’ app is at the forefront of a campaign encouraging individuals to rethink their drinking habits. This innovative app is specifically designed to provide expert advice tailored to each user’s goals and… Continue reading “Rethink Your Drink” with a new app helping Liverpool to reduce drinking

An NHS doctor from Egypt who was involved in a controversial social media post regarding the Hamas attacks in October 2023 has successfully challenged her deportation from the UK. Dr. Menatalla Elwan, 34, who worked at an NHS trust in Liverpool, faced legal action from the Home Office after reposting footage of civilians fleeing Hamas… Continue reading NHS doctor who ‘glorified terrorist violence’ wins deportation challenge

Liverpool City Council is gearing up to discuss a report that will kickstart the development of a new girls’ secondary school in Toxteth and identify new community facilities for the African Caribbean community. The report, set to be deliberated on at the next cabinet meeting on Tuesday 25th February, proposes making five council-owned parcels of… Continue reading Cabinet set to decide on proposed site for new girls’ school

The community of Liverpool is coming together to commemorate the third anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine. Members of the Liverpool branch of the Association of Ukrainians in Great Britain will join in solidarity for this important event. The service will be held at Liverpool Parish Church of St Nicholas on Monday, February 24th at… Continue reading Liverpool marks the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is set to make decisions regarding the future of six vacant properties, including a Victorian chapel, in an upcoming meeting. A report is suggesting that these Council-owned properties be handed over to charities and community organizations operating within the city. If approved, these empty properties will become part of Liverpool’s Community… Continue reading Council seeks community solution to vacant buildings

Liverpool’s iconic St George’s Hall is set to become the central location for reflecting on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. In honor of the fifth anniversary of the pandemic, a national Covid-19 Day of Reflection will be observed on Sunday, 9 March. The Great Hall in St George’s Hall will be reimagined as a… Continue reading Liverpool Remembers as Hall Hosts Covid-19 Reflection Event

Liverpool City Council and its partner agencies are collaborating to introduce a new approach to assisting families in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction while undergoing specialized care. The Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) offers a unique alternative by providing parents with tailored support to address the underlying causes of substance abuse, promoting a… Continue reading Council to Launch a New Support Service to Help Keep Families Together