Tag: Local News

a-link-name=”in body link”>Last year, AstraZeneca announced a £90m state support offer from the previous government for a research and manufacturing centre in the Liverpool suburb of Speke. However, the company cancelled the project just hours after UK chancellor Rachel Reeves singled out the drugmaker as a “great companies” in her speech on UK growth. Keith Neal, emeritus professor of… Continue reading AstraZeneca, Whitehall, and a failed £450m deal for the next generation in vaccines. What went wrong?

After a car driven by a suspected drunk-driver was cleared from train tracks, rail lines between Manchester and Liverpool have reopened. The incident has caused significant disruption and it is anticipated that scheduled services operated by Northern, TransPennine Express, and Transport for Wales will be impacted until the end of Friday. Images from the scene… Continue reading Trains restart after suspected drink-driver crashes on to tracks in Salford

Liverpool City Council will be setting its budget for 2025/26 in the upcoming weeks, according to Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources, Cllr Ruth Bennett. The budget has been in the works for many months, with extensive planning and detailed work carried out. From government grants to locally raised money, every… Continue reading BLOG | Making the most of every pound

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is due to review a new Recycling and Waste Strategy aimed at improving waste collection and recycling across the City. This consists of introducing a separate weekly collection for household food waste in 2026, making Liverpool cleaner and greener. Domestic recycling in Liverpool is currently at only 17.9%, behind the 43.4%… Continue reading Liverpool sets out roadmap to boost recycling

As winter approaches, it is important to take care of ourselves and our loved ones, especially during periods of inclement weather when there is a higher risk of illness. The cold weather poses a significant risk to vulnerable groups such as the elderly, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing conditions, as it increases the risk… Continue reading Cold weather health advice

Cllr Laura Robertson-Collins, the Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods, and Streetscene at Liverpool City Council, is raising awareness about waste reduction and the importance of recycling. With the start of the new year, January is an ideal time to adopt new habits. Even small changes can make a big difference in reducing the amount of… Continue reading BLOG: Why we need to rethink our waste habits this year

Liverpool City Councillors may receive an increase in pay after an independent remuneration panel compared their current allowances with those of similar cities and found they were substantially lower. The panel took into account national pay awards given to council staff since 2019 as well as the workload involved in being an elected member. The… Continue reading Independent panel recommends increases in allowances for Liverpool Councillors

Liverpool is taking steps to create a path towards net zero in the creative industries. As the first-ever UN Accelerator City, it announced further plans to decarbonize its live music and TV/film industry. Liverpool added that some of its eight pilot projects, which promote innovative means towards achieving net-zero status, will include Radio 1’s Big… Continue reading Accelerator City picks up pace on net zero ambitions

Liverpool’s health leaders are calling for people to take the first step towards a smoke-free future by quitting smoking, even if it is only for 24 hours. According to health officials, a small first step can lead to a life-changing transformation. In Liverpool, smoking is the main cause of preventable death and illness, and two of every… Continue reading Get Support to Quit Smoking and Start Your Journey to a Healthier Future

Liverpool City Council will implement a set of changes to its Home-to-School Transport Policy and the SEN Post-16 Transport Policy, effective September 2025. The updates aim to promote active travel, and encourage more independent behavior for students, while conforming to the policies of neighboring authorities. These changes emerge after a 10-week public consultation held from… Continue reading Transport Changes and Support for Children and Young People