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Families can take advantage of more budget-friendly outings this summer through a variety of free and low-cost experiences. The Government has lowered VAT on selected children’s and family activities, including theatre and cinema tickets, dining at restaurants, and admission to amusement parks. This reduced VAT rate will be in effect until 1 September 2026. Additionally,… Continue reading Summer Savings for families

Liverpool City Council has expressed strong support for a newly launched, community-driven initiative aimed at enhancing reproductive health outcomes for women living with epilepsy. This project prioritizes incorporating the lived experiences of women with epilepsy to better shape future healthcare services and support systems tailored to their needs. The initiative, titled *Seize Control: My Epilepsy,… Continue reading New community-led project launched to improve reproductive health outcomes for women with epilepsy 

Liverpool City Council is preparing to seek approval from its Cabinet next week for a significant investment in the Pall Mall development, aimed at stimulating economic growth, attracting new businesses, and generating hundreds of jobs in the city centre. The Council’s report outlines plans to back the initial phase of Pall Mall Gardens, a prominent… Continue reading Council investment in Pall Mall Liverpool to unlock jobs, growth and private sector confidence

Liverpool City Council has committed to addressing gambling-related harm by joining a nationwide alliance aimed at ending gambling advertising. This coalition, known as the Coalition to End Gambling Ads (CEGA), consists of various local councils, public health bodies, charities, and campaigners dedicated to lessening the effects that gambling promotions have on communities. Liverpool’s membership in… Continue reading Liverpool joins national coalition calling for an end to gambling advertising 

Liverpool City Council is preparing to approve a significant £12 million project aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility along a crucial corridor in the city. The improvements will span over 2 kilometers of Vauxhall Road and Commercial Road, with plans set to be discussed at the upcoming Cabinet meeting. The council intends to appoint a… Continue reading Vauxhall Road set for £12m active travel upgrade

This summer, Croxteth Hall, one of Liverpool’s most cherished historic landmarks, will welcome visitors for a series of special Heritage Market events. After the successful hosting of similar markets at St George’s Hall and the Cunard Building, Liverpool City Council is bringing the initiative to Croxteth Hall, the former residence of the Earls of Sefton,… Continue reading Stalls at the Hall: Heritage Markets return to Croxteth Hall this summer

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