Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council has announced that the Fields of Eire Irish Music Festival, scheduled for June 5 and 6, 2026, will not take place in Newsham Park as originally planned. This decision comes after careful evaluation by the Safety Advisory Group (SAG), which includes representatives from Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, and the… Continue reading Important notice: Fields of Eire Irish Music Festival

Liverpool City Council is poised to approve an ambitious redevelopment scheme that aims to introduce over 7,000 new homes in a key neighbourhood near the city’s north docks. The initiative, known as the Vision for Pumpfields and Limekilns, intends to transform currently underutilised plots and vacant buildings close to the city centre into a vibrant… Continue reading Transformational proposals for city centre neighbourhood

British Wheelchair Basketball has been granted the honor of hosting the 2027 IWBF European Championships, with Liverpool selected as the location for this significant event. Scheduled to take place from September 11 to 19, 2027, the championships will be held at Liverpool’s M&S Bank Arena, located on the city’s vibrant waterfront. The tournament promises to… Continue reading LIVERPOOL TO HOST HISTORIC 2027 IWBF EUROPEAN WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

As the academic year nears its end, students preparing to vacate their accommodation are being provided with various responsible options to dispose of unwanted belongings. Liverpool City Council has teamed up once again with the University of Liverpool’s Guild of Students and Liverpool John Moores University Students’ Union to bring back the annual Leave Liverpool… Continue reading Students encouraged to Leave Liverpool Tidy this summer

The Fairer Healthier Liverpool Partnership recently honoured numerous organisations for their exceptional dedication to addressing health inequalities, advancing the city’s development as a Marmot City. This recognition took place during the Fairer, Healthier Liverpool Celebration Event on Thursday, 21 May, at The Florrie, where groups from the voluntary, community, faith, social enterprise (VCFSE), and public… Continue reading Liverpool celebrates organisations leading the way as a Fairer, Healthier Marmot City

Liverpool City Council is preparing to present its comprehensive Housing Design Guide to the Cabinet in June, following the completion of a citywide public consultation. This initiative aims to establish a strong vision for how future housing developments in Liverpool should be approached, focusing on the wellbeing of residents, high design standards, and sustainability. The… Continue reading Liverpool’s Housing Design Guide moves to next stage following public consultation

This summer, a project will be undertaken to safely remove contaminated soil from two schools in Liverpool. Redbridge High School and Bank View School will both undergo remediation after asbestos-containing materials were found in landscaped areas on their grounds. The contamination was initially detected in 2019 and is thought to be connected to old allotment… Continue reading Liverpool schools to undergo summer works

Nineteen-year-old Kush Burman sits in the ancient walnut forest of Arslanbob in western Kyrgyzstan, pausing from their search for nuts to contemplate his bond with Jo Diop, his close friend and travel partner. As emotions swell, Kush admits, “I think it’s only in the past couple of days that I’ve realised how much I value… Continue reading ‘Men and boys need to see this’: Jo and Kush and the joy of Race Across the World

Liverpool City Council has successfully taken measures against a local business after a dog’s extraordinary sense of smell uncovered thousands of illegal goods. The Domino Convenience Store, located on Smithdown Road, has been mandated by Liverpool Magistrates Court to remain shut until Tuesday, 14 July, in order to halt further unlawful operations. Earlier this year,… Continue reading Tobacco dog uncovers over 6,000 illicit cigarettes

Liverpool City Council, in collaboration with several partners, has announced new initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with dementia and their families throughout the city. The recently introduced Dementia Strategic Action Plan focuses on bolstering support systems, raising awareness about dementia, and encouraging people with the condition to stay engaged… Continue reading Liverpool launches new plan to strengthen dementia support across the city