Tag: Local News

Liverpool has joined the list of 25 cities from around the world to express an official interest in hosting the Gay Games in 2030, according to the Federation of Gay Games (FGG). The first phase of bidding for Gay Games XIII attracted cities from six continents, giving them an opportunity to participate in the global… Continue reading Liverpool joins race to host Gay Games

Liverpool City Council leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has made an appeal to the Government, urging them to shelve the proposed plan to abolish the Household Support Fund. Alongside Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, Cllr Ruth Bennett, they have joined forces with the Local Government Association (LGA) to petition the government to… Continue reading Council leadership requests government cancel plans to scrap the Household Support Fund

In a recent operation conducted by Liverpool City Council’s Alcohol and Tobacco Unit, along with Public Health Liverpool and Merseyside Police, 1,000 illegal vapes with a street value of £12,000 were confiscated. The operation, which took place at various locations, was part of a crackdown on the sale of counterfeit vaping products. Since April 2023,… Continue reading Illegal vapes seized in Liverpool

With the festive season almost here, the Liverpool Christmas Market is ready to welcome visitors. The Market opens on November 18th and remains open until Christmas Eve. While the official closing time is 10 pm, on Christmas Eve, it closes at 5 pm. Along with plenty of food choices, including traditional Scouse and fiery Mexican,… Continue reading Liverpool’s Christmas Markets are back!

South Liverpool is about to welcome the city’s second Family Hub Network, beginning next Monday. The second out of five hubs, it will be officially launched at Speke Children’s Centre, Conleach Road, on 20 November. The new hub will build on the success of the first Family Hub Network, launched in July earlier this year… Continue reading Liverpool welcomes its second Family Hub

Liverpool City Council has launched an initiative to tackle tooth decay among the city’s young people. The Sugar Detectives programme, developed to support the council’s Save Kids from Sugar campaign, saw council staff use their volunteer days to educate children about the dangers of tooth decay. Six staff delivered oral health awareness sessions to 15… Continue reading Council volunteers help tackle tooth decay

Liverpool City Council has chosen three contractors for the next phase of the Highways Investment Programme (HIP), worth £11m. The council’s Transportation and Highways department and delivery partners will upgrade over 29 roads through an eco-friendly maintenance program. Dowhigh will manage the ten schemes in the north, Huyton Asphalt Civils will handle the 11 schemes… Continue reading Multi-million pound upgrade to city’s roads begins

Liverpool schools have achieved worldwide recognition at the Educate Awards 2023, with three schools receiving top prizes for their outstanding performance. The event, now in its 12th year, focuses on celebrating hard work and creativity in the education sector in a variety of categories, including Sports, STEM, and Performing Arts, while also recognising the teachers… Continue reading Liverpool schools honoured at Educate Awards 2023

Liverpool City Council has allotted seats in the public gallery of the Town Hall for members of the public interested in attending the City Council Meeting planned for Wednesday, November 22. Potential attendance numbers may be limited for safety issues. Consequently, those interested in attending the meeting are advised to send an email requesting a… Continue reading Public seating arrangements for Council Meeting on 22 November

After ignoring a listed building enforcement notice for five years, Woolton Developments One Ltd has been found guilty of allowing a historic Grade II listed building, St Gabriels, to fall into ruin. Liverpool City Council prosecuted the building company and has been awarded £80,000 in fines. This is the first case of its kind won… Continue reading Council wins landmark listed building neglect case