Tag: Local News

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

The film and television sector in the Liverpool City Region has experienced remarkable expansion since 2019, with over 1,600 productions contributing around £150 million to the local economy and generating in excess of 5,000 jobs. The region’s eclectic architecture and supportive filming environment have positioned it as the most filmed area in the UK outside… Continue reading Record growth sees Liverpool City Region become UK’s leading film and TV hub outside London

Liverpool City Council has successfully secured a lower average rate for temporary accommodation provided to homeless individuals while also decreasing the number of people placed in hotel rooms. These efforts form part of a broader strategy to manage financial pressures on the council’s temporary housing budget, which currently supports around 1,600 households in interim or… Continue reading New contract to reduce cost of temporary accommodation

Liverpool City Council’s Planning Committee has given the green light to the initial building within the King Edward Triangle redevelopment project, marking a significant advancement in one of the city’s most ambitious urban renewal schemes. This approval paves the way for the transformation of a key waterfront area into a vibrant mixed-use district that will… Continue reading Green light for King Edward Triangle building as planning committee approves landmark

Liverpool City Council is preparing to make a significant move to tackle the city’s housing shortage by increasing the availability of quality homes. During the Cabinet meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 24 February 2026, officials will consider two key initiatives that could together result in over 400 additional homes across the city. The first initiative involves… Continue reading Two new proposals could provide more than 400 homes across Liverpool

Last week, Liverpool City Council joined forces with various city partners to host a workshop on 12 February aimed at enhancing the sexual health and wellbeing of young people in Liverpool. This gathering of key stakeholders represented a crucial move towards developing a new, cooperative action plan. The goal of this plan is to provide… Continue reading Council leads partnership workshop to improve sexual health outcomes for young people 

Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team, along with their partners, has issued a unique Valentine’s Day message directed at young people. This year, they emphasize that love, connection, and intimacy come in many forms, and that physical intimacy is not a necessity. The reminder encourages young people, particularly those aged 15 to 19, to value… Continue reading 15 ways to show you care this Valentine’s