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Liverpool City Council’s Financial Inclusion Team has recently been honoured with national awards at the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV) ceremony. Previously called the Benefits Maximisation Service, this team is dedicated to assisting residents who face financial difficulties by providing access to essential financial support, advice, and advocacy. The team achieved significant accolades,… Continue reading Financial Inclusion Team Wins National Welfare Team of the Year Award

The ongoing repercussions from Manchester City’s widespread cheating scandal have sparked significant debate as the club prepares to lodge an appeal. While much attention has been focused on the extraordinary financial expenditure and the resulting dominance under Pep Guardiola, with six league titles in seven years including the remarkable “Centurions” campaign of 2017-18, there has… Continue reading Manchester City’s spending and the fine margins of Premier League football | Letters

Liverpool is preparing to implement new planning regulations aimed at strengthening the city’s control over the increase and clustering of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs). These planning measures are designed to require planning permission before a family home can be converted into a small HMO, which accommodates between three and six unrelated individuals sharing amenities… Continue reading Liverpool City Council set to strengthen controls over new HMOs

Jim McCahy, who passed away at the age of 89, witnessed firsthand the gradual decline of Liverpool during the early period of Margaret Thatcher’s administration. Beginning his tenure as headteacher in 1975 at Archbishop Whiteside, a Catholic secondary modern school located near Scotland Road, Jim transformed the school from a place where many students frequently… Continue reading Jim McCahy obituary

Liverpool and Hertsmere, two prominent hubs in the UK’s creative landscape, have entered into a significant partnership aimed at enhancing investment, innovation, and the growth of creative industries within their regions. This collaboration, formalized between Liverpool City Council and Hertsmere Borough Council, focuses on establishing a new Creative & Innovation Corridor that unites two major… Continue reading Liverpool and Hertsmere sign landmark Creative & Innovation Corridor partnership

From the 5th to the 11th of October 2026, Liverpool will participate alongside communities nationwide in observing Kinship Care Week. This annual campaign is dedicated to honoring the relatives and close friends who take on the responsibility of raising children when their parents cannot. This year’s event holds special meaning as it celebrates a decade… Continue reading Liverpool celebrates 10 years of Kinship Care Week and the families who keep children connected 

Individuals impacted by the historic prohibition on openly serving in the UK Armed Forces now have a limited timeframe to apply for compensation. This ban, which lasted from 1967 until 2000, prevented LGBT individuals from serving openly and resulted in many being dismissed. These dismissals often caused long-lasting harm to their military careers and mental… Continue reading LGBT financial recognition scheme

A newly established women’s support centre dedicated to addressing trauma, mental health challenges, substance use, and other complex needs has been officially inaugurated in Liverpool by Dame Carol Black. This facility, known as the RIVER Women’s Hub and situated on Belmont Road, integrates a range of services including drug and alcohol treatment, healthcare, wellbeing support,… Continue reading New hub offers lifeline for women across Liverpool

This autumn, visitors attending Liverpool’s stunning River of Light festival will have the exceptional opportunity to explore one of the city’s most famous landmarks from within, as exclusive guided tours of the Cunard Building make a return during the 10-day celebration. Scheduled from Friday 23 October through Sunday 1 November and running alongside the festival,… Continue reading Exclusive Cunard Building tours return for River of Light

October marks Black History Month, a period dedicated to honoring Black history, culture, and achievements, as well as recognizing the significant impact that Black communities have had in Liverpool. This year’s focus is on the theme “Honouring Our Communities.” The observance provides a timely moment to celebrate Liverpool’s Black population, share their narratives, and consider… Continue reading Black History Month: Honouring the communities that make Liverpool