Tag: Local News

Starting in March, Liverpool City Council will initiate highway improvement works on Queen’s Drive as part of their ongoing effort to enhance vital travel corridors within the city. This project was approved during a Cabinet meeting in December, where the Council decided to allocate funding from the Liverpool City Region’s Key Route Network Levelling Up… Continue reading Council to begin improvement works on Queen’s Drive

Liverpool’s health and care partners reaffirmed their commitment to public health on 11 February 2026 by announcing a significant expansion of their Fast Track Cities initiative. The city will now implement an enhanced Fast Track Cities + (Plus) strategy, broadening its efforts to not only end HIV but also to tackle all blood-borne viruses (BBVs)… Continue reading Liverpool commits to Fast Track Cities+ to end HIV, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis

Liverpool and the City Region are gearing up for one of their most significant presences yet at MIPIM 2026, the foremost global real estate event, with plans to showcase investment opportunities totaling £11 billion. From March 9 to 13, the region will be represented by 30 organisations alongside city officials in Cannes, highlighting a range… Continue reading Liverpool City Region to take to the stage at world’s largest development event

Liverpool has long been recognized as a city with a generous spirit, shaped by the arrival of diverse groups from around the world. Its rich cultural fabric and strong sense of community have been built by students, workers, and families who have sought safety and a fresh start. This influx of newcomers has played a… Continue reading Building a Welcoming Liverpool: Our Progress in 2024 to 2025

This week marks the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (9–15 February), a time dedicated to recognising the significant impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses, and communities alike. Among the many success stories within Liverpool City Council is Brian Wallace, currently an Accounting Technician Apprentice. Originally from Northern Ireland, Brian relocated to Liverpool with the intention… Continue reading Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: Brian’s journey into a new Career

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 is scheduled to take place from the 9th to the 15th of February. The chosen theme, “This is My Place,” focuses on fostering environments—whether people, services, or locations—that help children and young people develop a strong sense of belonging. This emphasis highlights the importance of belonging as a key element… Continue reading BLOG: Children’s Mental Health Week 2026

On Friday 6th February, various partners from across Liverpool gathered for the quarterly meeting of the Liverpool Combating Drugs Partnership (CDP), reaffirming their shared dedication to tackling drug and alcohol-related harms throughout the city. This partnership leads Liverpool’s proactive efforts to reduce harm, crime, and fatalities linked to substance use by adopting a ‘whole-system approach’.… Continue reading Liverpool Combating Drugs Partnership drives forward citywide action 

This summer, visitors to St George’s Hall will be treated to a rare chance to see one of Liverpool’s most remarkable architectural masterpieces: the stunning Minton tile floor. From 17 July to 2 September 2026, the floor will be on public display for an extended period. Normally kept hidden beneath protective wooden panels to safeguard… Continue reading A Floor to Adore: Liverpool’s Minton Masterpiece Returns for Summer 2026 

LIMF Academy is celebrating its 10-year anniversary by partnering with the Ivors Academy Trust and PPL to launch an all-female music project in the Liverpool City Region. The initiative, called ‘YES WE ARE!’, brings together 12 female songwriters, composers, musicians, and producers for collaborative songwriting and recording sessions at Liverpool’s Kempston Street Studios, supported by… Continue reading LIMF Academy’s all-female music project underway

Liverpool City Council has acknowledged the recent national reports about the recall of various infant formula products and the ongoing investigation led by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA). The UKHSA is currently examining 36 clinical alerts across the UK related to infants showing symptoms consistent with exposure to cereulide toxin after consuming certain batches… Continue reading Liverpool City Council statement on national infant formula recall