Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council has unveiled a comprehensive strategy aimed at addressing the harms caused by gambling, with a particular emphasis on young adults and those identified as most vulnerable. This citywide initiative seeks to bring together a variety of local stakeholders, including those from health services, social care, education, criminal justice, and community organizations, to… Continue reading Liverpool City Council launches action plan to reduce gambling harm 

Liverpool’s nightlife continues to be a safe and welcoming environment, reassured by a series of successful test-purchase operations conducted jointly by Liverpool City Council and Merseyside Police. These undercover visits aimed to evaluate how venue staff respond to potential spiking situations and their proficiency in using City Safe drink-testing kits. The kits, designed to detect… Continue reading Spiking test purchases provide reassurance

Communities will have the opportunity to unite both in person and virtually to observe Mother’s Day. A special commemorative service is scheduled for Sunday, 15th March at 12 noon, taking place at Anfield Crematorium. This event is organised in collaboration with the Good Funeral Company and Anthony Davies Bereavement. For those seeking a quieter visit… Continue reading Coming together to mark Mother’s Day

Liverpool City Council’s Facilities Management Service (FMS) has completed the installation of defibrillators throughout the entire Council estate. The programme reached its conclusion on 4 March 2026 with the last device being registered on *The Circuit*, which is the British Heart Foundation’s national network for defibrillators. This accomplishment marks a significant advancement in public health… Continue reading Liverpool City Council completes citywide network of lifesaving defibrillators 

Liverpool City Council is marking No Smoking Day on Wednesday, 11 March, by encouraging smokers throughout the city to envision a life free from cigarettes—one that offers more time, cherished memories, and meaningful moments. The core message they want to share is that quitting smoking is not about sacrifice but about reclaiming your future. In… Continue reading Liverpool residents urged to make No Smoking Day the start of something life‑changing

New research has revealed a significant disparity in head and neck cancer outcomes between the most and least socioeconomically deprived areas in the UK. Individuals living in the poorest communities not only face a higher likelihood of dying from this form of cancer but are also more often diagnosed at later stages and experience longer… Continue reading Head and neck cancer hits the North of England and Scotland hardest

Liverpool is set to introduce a new night-time safety charter on Wednesday, 11 March, aimed at enhancing security for people out and about after dark. This initiative involves a list of safety commitments that establishments such as bars, clubs, and restaurants operating between 6pm and 6am will pledge to follow. By endorsing the charter, these… Continue reading Night-Time Safety Charter launched in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council and Knowsley Council have announced a free event designed to highlight education and employment opportunities for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). The event targets young individuals aged 14 to 24, along with their families, focusing on options available after the age of 16 in the Liverpool and Knowsley… Continue reading Young people with SEND invited to education and employment opportunities event

Liverpool’s Chinatown is set to receive a vibrant new playground as work begins on revitalizing the play area in Great George Square. This project, led by Liverpool City Council in partnership with Wicksteed, involves the installation of a fresh play space thoughtfully designed alongside local families. The playground’s theme draws inspiration from the zodiac and… Continue reading Chinatown playground set for sparkling upgrade

Liverpool is set to honor its renowned musical heritage with the launch of Liverpool Music Month, a new initiative taking place throughout May 2026. Organized by Culture Liverpool and Sound City, this month-long celebration runs from Friday, May 1 to Sunday, May 31, showcasing live performances, cultural happenings, and community events across the city region.… Continue reading Liverpool Music Month to launch followed by city-region-wide Summer of Music