Category: Local

Police are conducting an investigation into the cause of a massive fire that occurred on Saturday in Liverpool’s city centre. A major catastrophe was announced after a disused building on Fox Street became engulfed in flames amid concerns it could collapse. To combat the blaze, 12 fire engines from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were… Continue reading Liverpool fire: police investigating cause of huge blaze in city centre

After being assessed by our Building Control team, it has been confirmed that although the structure has suffered substantial damage from the fire, it currently remains stable. The immediate vicinity has been cleared of damaged and loose debris by our Streetscene team to ensure the safety of the area. Our Building Control team will continue… Continue reading Fox Street fire update

A fire has erupted in the heart of Liverpool’s city centre, with firefighters called to Fox Street shortly before 2.20pm last Saturday. Upon arrival, the firefighters found the building was already “well alight.” The flames spread quickly through the four-storey structure, and emergency services were concerned that it was on the verge of collapse as… Continue reading Huge fire breaks out in Liverpool city centre – video

A building in Liverpool city centre is in danger of collapsing after a large fire broke out on Fox Street. The Merseyside fire and rescue service received the call just before 2.20pm on a Saturday afternoon. When firefighters arrived, they found the four-storey building to be well alight. The service added that shoppers watched as… Continue reading Building ‘showing signs of collapse’ after huge fire in Liverpool

EVOLVE Liverpool-Knowsley, a community safety scheme, has seen a reduction in crime over the past year since its launch. The initiative was established with the support of the Home Office in response to a series of three murders in August 2022 and introduced in Liverpool’s Yewtree and Dovecot areas as well as areas within Knowsley.… Continue reading EVOLVE Liverpool-Knowsley celebrates crime reduction success

Liverpool City Council has launched a public consultation on its equality objectives, inviting residents and workers to have their say in shaping the city’s aims for the next four years. The Council is committed to creating a fairer, more inclusive, and equal city and designing these values into all of its work and decisions. The… Continue reading Have your say on the Council’s equality objectives

Liverpool City Council is working to mitigate a 10,000% surge in temporary accommodation costs that has risen from £250,000 in 2019 to a projected £25m by the end of this financial year. Almost 1,000 families are currently in temporary accommodation, which is becoming unsustainable. 558 of these families are housed in B&Bs or hotels. The… Continue reading Liverpool looks to private rented sector to help cut homelessness bill

Liverpool has been praised for their handling of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in an official report by the British Council, Liverpool City Council and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. The report recognises Liverpool’s efforts to revolutionise the hosting of the contest, through their vision to achieve a positive impact from the opportunity… Continue reading Liverpool Legacy Redefines Eurovision

Liverpool City Council has approved an £11m investment in the Arena and Convention Centre (ACC Liverpool) in Kings Dock. The funding includes £3.1m for the replacement of worn-out items and £7.5m for repairs, service upgrades and new roofing. The work will include upgrades to power supply, air conditioning, heating, sound proofing, drainage, paving, roof membrane,… Continue reading Investment proposed in ‘Eurovision’ arena

A star-studded line-up including actor and DJ Craig Charles will raise money for homelessness charities in the Liverpool v Manchester DJ Battle organised by Mayor Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham. The event will be held on 2 February 2022 at Liverpool’s Camp and Furnace. BBC Radio 6 Music’s Charles will be joined by singing stars… Continue reading Craig Charles limbers up for DJ Battle!