Fiji Rugby has revealed that the Fiji Water Flying Fijians will face England at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, 11 July, as part of the upcoming Nations Championship. Unlike many teams that will travel south for their matches, Fiji Rugby is choosing to stage its home fixtures in the Northern Hemisphere this season. This… Continue reading Fiji to host Nations Championship match against England at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium
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Sign up for this year’s green bin collections
Starting today, Monday 23 February, the fortnightly collection of green bins resumes, and residents who have not yet registered are encouraged to do so. This service operates annually from the last week of February through to the final week of November. The cost for the upcoming year remains unchanged at £50, which breaks down to… Continue reading Sign up for this year’s green bin collections
Liverpool now has 11 Family Hubs as council continues to expand offer
Liverpool currently boasts 11 Family Hubs scattered throughout the city, as the local council works toward establishing one in each neighbourhood. This year alone, five new hubs have been inaugurated, expanding on the six that were already in operation. These centres serve as vital support points for families with children and young people from birth… Continue reading Liverpool now has 11 Family Hubs as council continues to expand offer
Exciting future outlined for city’s Pumpfields & Limekilns neighbourhood
Liverpool City Council is set to release a comprehensive long-term strategy aimed at steering regeneration, development, and place-making within one of the city centre’s most vital growth zones. The forthcoming Pumpfields & Limekilns Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), which is expected to be approved during the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 24 February, lays the foundation for… Continue reading Exciting future outlined for city’s Pumpfields & Limekilns neighbourhood
Ketamine addiction making teenagers wet the bed, says UK’s first specialist clinic
A rising number of children affected by ketamine addiction are experiencing severe bladder issues, to the point that some resort to using incontinence pads or urinating into buckets beside their beds at night. This troubling phenomenon has prompted Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool to establish the UK’s first specialist clinic dedicated to addressing the… Continue reading Ketamine addiction making teenagers wet the bed, says UK’s first specialist clinic
Liverpool recognised as one of the safest cities at night-time
Liverpool has once again demonstrated its standing as a vibrant and secure urban centre by obtaining the prestigious Purple Flag status for the sixteenth consecutive year. This accolade is awarded by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM), an international scheme that acknowledges cities providing a wide array of nightlife activities within a safe… Continue reading Liverpool recognised as one of the safest cities at night-time
Major upgrade planned for Walton Breck Road as part of Anfield regeneration
Liverpool City Council is set to invest nearly £4 million in significant upgrades to Walton Breck Road, with a formal decision anticipated at the upcoming Cabinet meeting. The contract to carry out this comprehensive package of highway improvements is proposed to be awarded on Tuesday, 24 February, as part of the broader Anfield Regeneration Programme.… Continue reading Major upgrade planned for Walton Breck Road as part of Anfield regeneration
Record growth sees Liverpool City Region become UK’s leading film and TV hub outside London
The film and television sector in the Liverpool City Region has experienced remarkable expansion since 2019, with over 1,600 productions contributing around £150 million to the local economy and generating in excess of 5,000 jobs. The region’s eclectic architecture and supportive filming environment have positioned it as the most filmed area in the UK outside… Continue reading Record growth sees Liverpool City Region become UK’s leading film and TV hub outside London
New contract to reduce cost of temporary accommodation
Liverpool City Council has successfully secured a lower average rate for temporary accommodation provided to homeless individuals while also decreasing the number of people placed in hotel rooms. These efforts form part of a broader strategy to manage financial pressures on the council’s temporary housing budget, which currently supports around 1,600 households in interim or… Continue reading New contract to reduce cost of temporary accommodation
Green light for King Edward Triangle building as planning committee approves landmark
Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light to the initial building within the King Edward Triangle redevelopment project, marking a significant advancement in one of the city’s most ambitious urban renewal schemes. This approval paves the way for the transformation of a key waterfront area into a vibrant mixed-use district that will… Continue reading Green light for King Edward Triangle building as planning committee approves landmark