Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council has recently played a key role in supporting the Spinal Community Assessment Day (SCAD), an event designed specifically for residents of Liverpool who are currently waiting for spinal surgery. This initiative is part of a pilot program developed through a partnership involving The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, the Spinal Clinical Network,… Continue reading Spinal patients attend community assessment day for ongoing support

During the recent festive season, more than 330 gift hampers were distributed to care leavers, made possible by donations collected through Liverpool City Council’s yearly Christmas gift appeal. These hampers contained cozy socks, chocolates, a special gift, and a perfume set. In addition to the presents, the organizing team arranged a Christmas party to celebrate… Continue reading Gift appeal provides hundreds of Christmas hampers for care leavers

Liverpool City Council has given the green light to a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing special educational needs provision through the creation of a ‘net zero in operation’ primary school. This new facility is envisioned around an innovative village community concept, designed to support children with complex and diverse needs. With an investment of £37… Continue reading Visionary new SEND school to be delivered as £37m landmark project gains planning approval

The World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool from September 4-14, 2025, generated significant economic, social, and cultural benefits for the city and surrounding region. **Economic Impact:** – Visitors spent £1.83 million locally in hotels, shops, and the hospitality sector. – Overall, the event delivered a £4 million boost to the Liverpool economy. – Nearly 8,000… Continue reading World Boxing Championships 2025 boosted local economy in Liverpool by more than £4 million

Liverpool commemorated international Holocaust Memorial Day this year with a solemn Service of Remembrance. The occasion also marked the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, honoring the memory of all victims of the Holocaust alongside those affected by more recent genocides in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and Darfur. This act of collective remembrance aimed to… Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council has introduced a new initiative aimed at bolstering the city’s small live music venues, which serve as crucial incubators for emerging musical talent. This grassroots support programme combines financial aid with customised business development services to help these venues navigate ongoing difficulties and continue showcasing original music created by artists based in… Continue reading Liverpool launches support programme for grassroots music venues

Cervical cancer prevention remains a critical public health priority, with cervical screening continuing to be one of the most effective methods to reduce the risk of developing this disease. Health organizations across the city are actively encouraging all women and individuals with a cervix between the ages of 25 and 64 to make sure they… Continue reading Cervical screening in communities saves lives

Liverpool City Council has announced the introduction of a new mobile breast screening unit to improve access to essential screening services for women aged 50 to 70 throughout the city. This initiative represents an important development in offering life-saving breast cancer screening to communities where attendance rates have traditionally been low. The official unveiling took… Continue reading New mobile breast screening unit to improve women’s health in Liverpool

Liverpool is preparing to welcome five additional Family Hubs throughout January and February, further expanding local support services for families. The first of these new hubs, located at Belle Vale Children’s Centre, will officially open with a celebration event on Wednesday, 28 January. The event aims to offer a welcoming environment for all, featuring a… Continue reading Five more Family Hubs opening in Liverpool

Last month in Liverpool, a workshop aimed at supporting visually impaired children and young people was led by England’s blind international football player, Roy Turnham. The event focused on enhancing the abilities of school staff in the city to create a more inclusive sports environment for visually impaired pupils. This initiative was a collaborative effort… Continue reading Blind England Football star hosts workshop in Liverpool