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Liverpool’s libraries are gearing up to mark World Book Day this March with a variety of free activities designed for families and children. The events include everything from storytelling and crafts to author visits and interactive workshops, all aimed at engaging kids up to 12 years old. In addition to public sessions at several local… Continue reading Celebrate World Book Day at Liverpool’s libraries

Local authorities across England are currently grappling with unprecedented costs related to temporary accommodation for homeless individuals. Last year alone, councils spent £2.8 billion on housing the homeless, marking a 25% increase compared to the previous year and doubling since 2020. This surge in expenditure highlights a growing crisis that local governments must address. One… Continue reading The Guardian view on temporary accommodation bills: short-term fixes must be backed up by housebuilding | Editorial

Liverpool City Council plans to significantly increase its workforce to address the challenges present in the city’s private rental housing sector. This action aligns with the council’s existing Selective Licensing scheme, which mandates that all privately rented properties within certain designated areas must obtain a license. The scheme covers 46,000 rented homes and ensures that… Continue reading Landlord Licensing team to be expanded to tackle poor private rented housing conditions

Fiji Rugby has revealed that the Fiji Water Flying Fijians will face England at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday, 11 July, as part of the upcoming Nations Championship. Unlike many teams that will travel south for their matches, Fiji Rugby is choosing to stage its home fixtures in the Northern Hemisphere this season. This… Continue reading Fiji to host Nations Championship match against England at Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium

Starting today, Monday 23 February, the fortnightly collection of green bins resumes, and residents who have not yet registered are encouraged to do so. This service operates annually from the last week of February through to the final week of November. The cost for the upcoming year remains unchanged at £50, which breaks down to… Continue reading Sign up for this year’s green bin collections

Liverpool currently boasts 11 Family Hubs scattered throughout the city, as the local council works toward establishing one in each neighbourhood. This year alone, five new hubs have been inaugurated, expanding on the six that were already in operation. These centres serve as vital support points for families with children and young people from birth… Continue reading Liverpool now has 11 Family Hubs as council continues to expand offer

Liverpool City Council is set to release a comprehensive long-term strategy aimed at steering regeneration, development, and place-making within one of the city centre’s most vital growth zones. The forthcoming Pumpfields & Limekilns Supplementary Planning Document (SPD), which is expected to be approved during the Cabinet meeting on Tuesday 24 February, lays the foundation for… Continue reading Exciting future outlined for city’s Pumpfields & Limekilns neighbourhood

A rising number of children affected by ketamine addiction are experiencing severe bladder issues, to the point that some resort to using incontinence pads or urinating into buckets beside their beds at night. This troubling phenomenon has prompted Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool to establish the UK’s first specialist clinic dedicated to addressing the… Continue reading Ketamine addiction making teenagers wet the bed, says UK’s first specialist clinic

Liverpool has once again demonstrated its standing as a vibrant and secure urban centre by obtaining the prestigious Purple Flag status for the sixteenth consecutive year. This accolade is awarded by the Association of Town and City Management (ATCM), an international scheme that acknowledges cities providing a wide array of nightlife activities within a safe… Continue reading Liverpool recognised as one of the safest cities at night-time

Liverpool City Council is set to invest nearly £4 million in significant upgrades to Walton Breck Road, with a formal decision anticipated at the upcoming Cabinet meeting. The contract to carry out this comprehensive package of highway improvements is proposed to be awarded on Tuesday, 24 February, as part of the broader Anfield Regeneration Programme.… Continue reading Major upgrade planned for Walton Breck Road as part of Anfield regeneration