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Liverpool City Council is proposing updates to the charging policy for non-residential adult social care, marking the first changes in at least three years. Currently, the charges do not accurately reflect the true cost of care for individuals. With an allocated budget of £242 million for the 2024/25 financial year, adult social care is a… Continue reading Consultation set to take place on revised non-residential adult social care charging policy

Liverpool experienced an incredible few days with over 100,000 music enthusiasts flocking to Sefton Park. Kevin McManus, Liverpool’s Head of UNESCO City of Music, reflects on the significance of events like this for the city. The weekend, dubbed “Scouse-chella” by Greg James on Radio 1, surpassed expectations with its grandeur and excitement. While Sefton Park… Continue reading BLOG: A City Where Music Matters

Liverpool City Council has allocated a £15 million investment package to kickstart a major Grade A office project in the heart of the city’s Commercial Business District. The proposed Pall Mall scheme, if approved, is estimated to cost £55 million and will feature an 8-storey office building along with a new urban park, scheduled to… Continue reading Council to unlock Grade A office scheme in Liverpool’s business district

University students in Liverpool are being offered a convenient and eco-friendly way to get rid of unwanted items as the academic year comes to a close. In a unique collaborative effort, Liverpool City Council, the University of Liverpool’s Guild of Students, and Liverpool John Moores University Students’ Union have come together to kick off the… Continue reading Students given innovative new way to Leave Liverpool Tidy

With the upcoming spring bank holiday weekend approaching (24 – 26 May), individuals are being advised to utilize NHS 111 online as their primary source for non-emergency medical guidance. This weekend in Liverpool is expected to be particularly hectic with Radio 1’s Big Weekend 2025 happening from Friday to Sunday in Sefton Park, along with… Continue reading NHS healthcare options advice of weekend events

Liverpool’s historic St. George’s Hall played host to the Major Events Summit 2025 this week, a collaborative event organized by the University of Warwick and Spirit of 2012. The summit brought together a diverse group of individuals, including senior leaders, policymakers, academics, and cultural innovators from the major events sector in the UK, all aiming… Continue reading Major Events Summit 2025 paves the way for the future of UK events

In a bid to enhance public transportation and alleviate traffic congestion, a new bus lane has been introduced into Liverpool city center. This bus lane, running 24/7, spans from Irvine Street to Mount Vernon Road and is monitored by Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras. To ensure compliance, there will be a ‘Warning Notice’ period… Continue reading New bus lane in operation 24/7

Liverpool FC, alongside Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police, and Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, are urging supporters to ensure a safe and secure environment during the upcoming trophy parade while also safeguarding children from the dangers of pyrotechnics. The Liverpool victory parade is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 26, starting at 2:30… Continue reading City partners in call for a safe parade for all

Liverpool Football Club is emphasizing the importance of fan safety during their upcoming victory parade by urging supporters not to bring pyrotechnics. This appeal comes after 50 incidents of burning were reported following the club’s title-winning victory against Tottenham. Medical personnel from Alder Hey hospital and local law enforcement have joined in endorsing the club’s… Continue reading Liverpool urge fans to keep pyrotechnics away from Premier League victory parade

Liverpool City Council is proud to announce the completion of a groundbreaking green wall installation along a section of the Bath Street cycle path in the heart of the City Centre. This innovative project is part of the council’s “Greening Liverpool” initiative, a forward-thinking plan aimed at rejuvenating urban spaces, promoting biodiversity, and enhancing community… Continue reading Ugly wall transformed into flourishing landmark, thanks to Council greening project