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Significant progress is being made to extend the Mersey Heat District Heat Network to include Liverpool’s iconic Cunard Building, marking an important advancement in the city council’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, enhance air quality, and create a more sustainable energy system for Liverpool. This expansion is a crucial part of Liverpool’s broader strategy to… Continue reading Liverpool’s historic Cunard Building to run on low‑carbon heat as city council cuts emissions

A minute of silence is scheduled to take place outside Liverpool Town Hall to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster. This observance will occur on Wednesday, 15 April, precisely at 3:06 pm—the moment when the tragic football match was halted—honoring the memory of the 97 individuals who lost their lives. Following the period… Continue reading Liverpool to mark 37th anniversary of Hillsborough

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is poised to endorse a new initiative involving an £11.8 million annual fund aimed at assisting households experiencing financial crises. This fund, named the Crisis and Resilience Fund, is introduced by the Government as a successor to the Household Support Fund and Discretionary Housing Payments, and is expected to be operational… Continue reading New approach to supporting people in crisis in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team has released the Year 2 update of the *State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040* report, highlighting notable progress across the city’s health system and reinforcing the commitment to reducing health inequalities. Presented during the April Cabinet Meeting, the update underscored this initiative as a fundamental element of… Continue reading Public Health update shows Liverpool strengthening response to address health inequalities 

The implementation of the Hillsborough law, which has faced delays, may soon be realized following a recent shift by the government concerning the obligation of intelligence agencies to provide evidence during public inquiries. Earlier this year, the progress of the bill was halted due to disagreements about including intelligence personnel within the law’s scope. Reports… Continue reading Government shift on intelligence evidence could revive delayed Hillsborough law

Young individuals aged between 18 and 21 who are currently not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET) are invited to attend the upcoming Liverpool Youth Trailblazer (LYT) drop-in session on Thursday, 30 April. This event will take place at PINS Social Club on Duke Street, running from 11:30 am to 2 pm, offering a… Continue reading Spring into success with Liverpool Youth Trailblazer’s next phase

Sue Wright, who passed away at the age of 57, dedicated her life to championing fostering and adoption, alongside her career as a child protection barrister and her later achievements in business. Her commitment to vulnerable children was deeply personal and professional, reflecting a lifelong passion for advocacy and support. Sue’s early years were marked… Continue reading Sue Wright obituary

Liverpool and Sefton are preparing for a particularly busy weekend as the Grand National Festival approaches, with multiple major events taking place simultaneously on Saturday, April 11. Due to this convergence, visitors are being advised to carefully plan their journeys and allow extra travel time to navigate potential delays in and around the city. The… Continue reading Visitors urged to plan journeys carefully on Grand National day

Liverpool City Council is encouraging residents, businesses, community groups, and faith organizations within the Princes Park area of Liverpool 8 to participate in a series of engagement events planned for this spring. These sessions are aimed at discussing key development projects that are currently underway or planned for the local area, providing a platform for… Continue reading Community engagement sessions in Liverpool 8 set to help shape future plans

Liverpool is set to make a significant advancement in housing-led regeneration with the launch of the Vescock Street/Limekiln Lane project. This development is the inaugural scheme to be spearheaded by Aviva Capital Partners, with vital backing from Homes England. It represents a key breakthrough in the city’s development efforts and serves as an early achievement… Continue reading Major milestone for Liverpool North as Vescock Street becomes first development