Tag: Local News

In a somber display of respect, the flag at Liverpool Town Hall has been lowered to half-mast following the tragic death of Liverpool FC forward Diogo Jota. The talented 28-year-old striker lost his life in a devastating car crash in Portugal, along with his brother, Andre Silva. Expressing her condolences, Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Councillor… Continue reading Town Hall flag lowered following death of Diogo Jota

Liverpool City Council has enlisted the services of Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE) to combat environmental crimes in the city. Scheduled to commence operations across all areas of Liverpool this summer, WISE will play a vital role in tackling issues such as fly-tipping, littering, and dog fouling. Following the approval of a three-year contract… Continue reading WISE appointed as new external environmental enforcement team

Liverpool City Council is cracking down on speeding drivers in the city, with new data revealing a concerning 26,000 traffic offenses detected in 2024, resulting in over 2,500 speeding tickets being issued. Additionally, an extra 3,682 penalty charge notices were issued at five locations equipped with traffic enforcement cameras by the council. In response to… Continue reading Ambitious road safety target for city to achieve by 2040

Liverpool is bustling with excitement as the Local Government Association (LGA) conference kicks off, drawing in 1,600 council delegates from various parts of the country. The city’s Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, emphasizes the significance of Liverpool as the host for this year’s event. Known for its history of innovation and entrepreneurship for over three… Continue reading BLOG | ‘There is no better place in the country for the local government community to gather’

This week in Liverpool, a co-ordinated campaign is being launched to address anti-social behaviour (ASB) and promote community wellbeing. ASB Awareness Week will see Liverpool City Council joining forces with Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service, and local housing associations to raise awareness about the need to combat distressing and nuisance behaviours. Led by… Continue reading Liverpool unites to tackle anti-social behaviour during awareness week

This week in Liverpool, more than 1,600 leaders and decision makers are coming together for the Local Government Association’s (LGA) Annual Conference, marking the first time the city has hosted this event. The three-day conference at ACC Liverpool will feature over 400 speakers participating in around 100 events, with additional fringe events happening throughout the… Continue reading Liverpool hosts key local government conference

Liverpool City Council has secured a grant of £27,000 to address the issue of chewing gum litter on the city’s streets. This funding comes as part of the Chewing Gum Task Force initiative, which supports councils across the UK in cleaning up gum from pavements and preventing further littering. Having received approximately £80,000 over the… Continue reading Liverpool City Council awarded funding to tackle the sticky issue of chewing gum

Liverpool Central Library is gearing up to host the highly anticipated Liverpool MakeFest, which is commemorating its 10th anniversary. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 5, this event promises to be a vibrant celebration of creativity, innovation, and imagination. The library will be abuzz with activity from 9 am to 5 pm, as makers,… Continue reading Liverpool MakeFest Celebrates a Decade of Creativity at Central Library

This year, the Summer Reading Challenge is back, and it’s calling all young book lovers to dive into a world of imagination. Liverpool City Council’s Libraries team is excited to launch The Reading Agency’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, focusing on the theme of Story Garden – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors. Starting on… Continue reading Leaf through a summer of stories

Liverpool City Council has expressed its excitement over the increase in the distribution of home-testing kits intended for the early detection of bowel cancer among its residents. The NHS recently broadened its bowel cancer screening program to include individuals aged 50 and above, a change from the previous age limit of 60. This development is… Continue reading Lifesaving Bowel Cancer Tests for People 50 and Over