Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council has opened a consultation inviting local residents, businesses, and other stakeholders to provide their input on the future redevelopment of the Central Station area. This engagement is part of a bold regeneration initiative aimed at transforming the zone into a dynamic gateway to the city centre. An online platform has been introduced… Continue reading Have your say on the future of Liverpool’s Central Station area

Liverpool’s children’s services have undergone notable transformation since 2023, earning a “Good” rating from Ofsted. This marks a dramatic turnaround compared to the inspection just three years prior, which classified the services as “inadequate.” The latest report emphasizes that services for children and families have become safer and more effective, reflecting the council’s concentrated efforts… Continue reading Liverpool’s children’s services now rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted following ‘relentless improvements’

Liverpool City Council extends its gratitude to the community for their continued patience throughout the ongoing improvements on Speke Hall Road and the nearby vicinity. These enhancements have been underway for several months, and the council confirms that the project is expected to reach completion by the end of this month. Since the commencement of… Continue reading Update on Speke Hall Road highways improvement works

Liverpool City Council has secured a grant of £27,500 from the Chewing Gum Task Force, a programme managed by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, to support efforts aimed at removing chewing gum litter and discouraging gum littering across the city. This funding award is part of a wider initiative that this year has seen… Continue reading New funding will help Liverpool City Council to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum

Liverpool City Council is set to introduce a new free leisure membership aimed at children and young people, designed to make it easier for families to engage in physical activities and stay connected within their communities. Beginning on Monday, 6 July 2026, young residents of Liverpool between the ages of 8 and 17 will be… Continue reading Kids go free as Junior Lifestyles membership launches in Liverpool

Liverpool is preparing to introduce the Smokefree Sidelines initiative to youth rugby during this year’s Magic Weekend event, scheduled for June 4-5, 2026. This development represents a significant advancement in promoting healthier settings for children and young people who participate in sports throughout the city’s playing fields. The program aims to encourage parents, carers, and… Continue reading Liverpool launches Smokefree Sidelines in youth rugby at Magic Weekend

This summer, children in Liverpool have the exciting opportunity to engage with music and reading through the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. The theme, *Read to the Beat!*, highlights the celebratory connection between music and storytelling, emphasizing how music can inspire, unite, and move people, all experienced through the joy of books. A specially curated selection… Continue reading Children to get musical in libraries this summer

A recent initiative in South Liverpool brought a group of older residents together for a day trip to the seaside, aimed at combating loneliness, enhancing wellbeing, and fostering social connections. Eighteen participants took part in the visit to Southport, which was arranged through a collaboration between SWAGGA Primary Care Network (PCN), Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood… Continue reading South Liverpool seniors enjoy seaside escape to boost wellbeing and tackle isolation

Liverpool’s prominent Pall Mall development has reached a significant milestone as Liverpool City Council and Kier Property have chosen VINCI Construction as their design and build partner. This decision follows a rigorous two-stage tendering process, setting the stage for the next phase of this key regeneration project. This advancement comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced… Continue reading Major step forward for Pall Mall as VINCI Construction appointed contractor

Liverpool has successfully met the national goal of reducing smoking among pregnant women, with provisional data for 2025/26 indicating that only 4.6% of women were smoking at the time of giving birth. This figure is below the national target of 5%, showcasing Liverpool’s significant progress in tackling maternal smoking. According to the latest statistics from… Continue reading Liverpool meets national target as smoking in pregnancy falls to record low