Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council is advancing a series of planning policies designed to foster thriving high streets and district centres throughout the city, as part of its updated Local Plan. This draft Local Plan, which extends to 2043, highlights the significant role that areas such as County Road, Great Homer Street, Garston, Old Swan, Walton Vale,… Continue reading Local Plan sets out vision for stronger Liverpool high streets

St George’s Hall has recently reopened the stunning Minton tile floor for an extended period, running from 17 July to 2 September 2026. Typically hidden beneath wooden panels to protect its exquisite detailing, the floor is recognized as one of the world’s premier examples of Victorian artistry. This intricate mosaic is composed of 30,000 individually… Continue reading Liverpool’s Minton Masterpiece unveiled for extended period

Liverpool City Council has recently welcomed two new independent members to its Audit Committee, enhancing the team responsible for overseeing the council’s governance, risk management, and internal controls. This committee is pivotal in ensuring robust challenge and assurance processes within the council’s operations. Currently, the Audit Committee includes three independent members who bring valuable expertise… Continue reading New independent members appointed to Audit Committee

Liverpool’s dedication to its children and young people is central to the city’s broader vision, and the recent Ofsted inspection rating of ‘Good’ for Children’s Services represents a major achievement on that path. Cllr Liz Parsons, Cabinet Member for Children’s Social Services, shares insights into the significant transformation seen over the past three years, highlighting… Continue reading BLOG: Putting Children and Young People First. 

Liverpool City Council is advancing plans to introduce more rigorous planning regulations on Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) through its forthcoming Local Plan. These proposed measures respond directly to concerns voiced by local residents and aim to create a stronger framework for evaluating future HMO applications. The intention is to prevent overly dense clusters of… Continue reading New Local Plan for Liverpool proposes stronger controls on HMOs

Liverpool City Council’s initiative, Liv Life Liverpool, designed to promote healthy weight and wellbeing, has been recognised with a shortlist nomination for the Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) Health and Wellbeing Award. This acknowledgment highlights the programme’s dedication to enhancing health outcomes and addressing inequalities throughout the city. Delivered by ICE Creates under the… Continue reading Liverpool healthy weight programme shortlisted for national public health award 

The recent approval of the Hillsborough Law by Parliament has been warmly received by the Leader of Liverpool City Council. Councillor Liam Robinson expressed his strong support for the legislation, highlighting the importance of this development for the families, survivors, and campaigners who have long sought justice. He emphasized that the passage of the law… Continue reading Council Leader welcomes approval of Hillsborough Law legislation

Residents from various faith backgrounds across Liverpool gathered for the annual L8 Faith Walk, an event dedicated to opening the doors of diverse places of worship and fostering mutual understanding. This initiative invited participants to engage with one another’s beliefs and customs, promoting dialogue and forging lasting relationships between different communities. The L8 Faith Walk… Continue reading Liverpool faith communities unite in celebration of faith, friendship and togetherness

Liverpool communities are poised to receive an estimated £1.8 million annually through the newly established Community Renewal Fund. This funding, approved during a recent Cabinet meeting, will be distributed across 34 wards, aiming to back initiatives and activities centered around local community needs. The allocation process empowers ward councillors to oversee how the funds are… Continue reading Community Renewal Fund set to bring £1.8m annual investment to Liverpool neighbourhoods

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to extend the city’s sexual and reproductive health service, known as Axess, for an additional three years. This continuation will see the service, managed by Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (LUHFT), operating until October 2029. Alongside the extension, the Cabinet has approved new preventative initiatives… Continue reading Liverpool backs award-winning Axess sexual health service for another three years