Tag: Local News

A recent conference in Liverpool provided a prominent platform for young people with firsthand experience of kinship care to share their stories and ideas for improvement. The event, held at the Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre, was uniquely designed and led by the young participants themselves, who are involved with the Kinship Carers Liverpool project.… Continue reading Young people share their stories to help shape the future of kinship care in Liverpool

Starting Monday, 2 November, residents in Liverpool will have the chance to access free health screenings at local leisure centres, making it more convenient to monitor their health and get support within their community. Liverpool City Council is relocating its SISU Health Stations to the Park Road and Peter Lloyd Lifestyles Centres, expanding opportunities for… Continue reading Free health checks coming to Toxteth and Tuebrook

Significant progress is underway at Liverpool’s iconic Littlewoods site with plans to establish a large-scale creative production campus that will support hundreds of jobs. This development has received a boost following a £20 million funding commitment from the Government’s Growth Mission Fund. This investment marks an important step forward in the transformation of the historic… Continue reading Littlewoods project moves forward as £20m backing unlocks next phase of Liverpool Creative Campus

Liverpool is poised to receive a significant influx of investment following recent Budget announcements by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. These announcements include funding directed towards regeneration, housing initiatives, and an expansion of powers for the city region. Among the major highlights is a £20 million grant from the Government’s Growth Mission Fund aimed at… Continue reading Multi-million-pound boost for Liverpool as Chancellor unveils Budget investment

Liverpool City Council is collaborating closely with Merseyside Police and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service to promote safety throughout the Halloween and Bonfire Night period. This year, as these events coincide with the school half-term break, extra policing and joint efforts are being deployed to address concerns related to antisocial behaviour, damage to property, and… Continue reading Working together to help keep Merseyside safe this Halloween and Bonfire season

Merseyside is currently under a yellow weather warning due to strong winds affecting the region. In Liverpool, these gusty conditions are disrupting several services and planned activities today. As a result of worsening conditions linked to Storm Austen, the River of Light event scheduled for this evening has been cancelled to ensure public safety. Additionally,… Continue reading Service changes due to Storm Austen

Starting later this month, a significant £12 million project aimed at enhancing safety and accessibility along a major Liverpool thoroughfare will commence. The improvement works will focus on over 2 kilometers of Vauxhall Road, stretching from Tithebarn Street to Sandhills Lane, with activities scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 28 October. The initial phase involves conducting… Continue reading £12m active travel upgrade for Vauxhall Road to begin this month

National leaders recently visited Liverpool to engage directly with local residents, young people, and community organisations regarding efforts to combat racism and foster stronger community bonds. The Race Equality Engagement Group (REEG), chaired by Baroness Lawrence, alongside the Minister for Women and Equalities, Bridget Phillipson MP, arrived on Thursday, 22 October, aiming to identify collaborative… Continue reading National race equality group and minister hears from Liverpool communities on tackling racism 

Kev McManus, who leads Liverpool UNESCO City of Music, recently shared his thoughts on the announcement of a new home for The Beatles Story and its potential impact on emerging talent in the city. Apple Corps is set to launch an impressive, cutting-edge Beatles attraction in Liverpool by 2028. This development is a significant boost… Continue reading BLOG | How the new Beatles Story attraction will support future talent

Liverpool City Council has taken a significant step forward in revitalizing the historic Festival Gardens site on the city’s south waterfront by approving the legal agreements required to progress a major regeneration project. This ambitious scheme, developed in partnership with Urban Splash Development and igloo, aims to create a new residential neighbourhood comprising around 800… Continue reading Festival Gardens set for transformation as development deal agreed