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Liverpool City Council has expressed its approval of the government’s recent pledge to invest £1.5 billion into arts venues, museums, libraries, and heritage sites throughout the nation. This substantial funding aims to enhance the condition and infrastructure of cultural buildings, supporting renovations and repairs planned to take place up until 2030. Among the potential beneficiaries… Continue reading Investment commitment for cultural venues welcomed

Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council have jointly issued a statement aimed at reassuring parents and caregivers regarding recent concerns about potential threats to schools in Liverpool. They emphasized that local schools maintain well-developed and regularly practiced procedures designed to protect both students and staff whenever any potential incidents or threats come to light. Investigations… Continue reading Joint statement from Merseyside Police and Liverpool city council on recent school communications

Alan Woodhouse, who has recently passed away at the age of 92, holds the distinction of being the longest-serving volunteer in the history of the Samaritans, an organisation dedicated to providing support for individuals facing emotional distress or contemplating suicide. His remarkable six-decade commitment to the Liverpool and Merseyside branch began in 1960 when the… Continue reading Alan Woodhouse obituary

Keir Starmer is confronting potential unrest within his own ranks as Labour MPs representing towns in the north-west of England demand increased funding for their local councils over the next three years. These MPs, particularly those from the Liverpool city region, have expressed strong discontent with the government’s recent three-year funding settlement. In a letter… Continue reading Starmer could face rebellion by north-west Labour MPs over local funding

Liverpool City Council has reminded all e-scooter owners and users to adhere strictly to the existing legal requirements when riding. This appeal comes amid growing popularity of e-scooters as gifts, especially during the Christmas season, and ongoing community concerns about underage usage and associated anti-social behaviour. The Council emphasizes the importance of riders being fully… Continue reading Council urges e-scooter users to respect the law

The unveiling of the Hillsborough law at the Labour conference was intended to mark a moment of triumph for the prime minister. Following nearly 16 months of skepticism stemming from Whitehall insiders who doubted his ability to fulfill this promise, the prime minister was introduced by Margaret Aspinall, a prominent campaigner for justice whose son… Continue reading ‘There can be no exclusions’: how Hillsborough law hit a roadblock

Labour has decided not to reintroduce the Hillsborough law for debate in the Commons until it can reach a consensus with the affected families, according to the Guardian. This decision followed a breakdown in discussions last week involving families affected by the Hillsborough disaster and the Manchester Arena attack. A key sticking point in these… Continue reading Hillsborough law on hold ‘until agreement reached with families’

The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester have expressed strong opposition to a recent amendment proposed to the Hillsborough law, urging its withdrawal on the grounds that it fails to adequately guard against potential future cover-ups. Steve Rotheram, the mayor of the Liverpool city region, alongside Andy Burnham, the Greater Manchester mayor, criticized the amendment for… Continue reading Withdraw Hillsborough law amendment, urge Liverpool and Manchester mayors

Liverpool is moving forward with plans to establish a new temporary housing facility specifically for homeless individuals, reinforcing the city’s broader strategy to reduce homelessness. The local Cabinet is set to approve a two-year contract, which will fund on-site support services for up to 49 single-person households, providing low to medium levels of assistance. This… Continue reading On-site support service for homeless set to be created