Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council has announced that three more neighborhoods in the city will be receiving funding from the Government’s new ‘Pride in Place’ initiative. Over the next decade, areas of Everton, Norris Green, and around Newsham Park will each receive £2 million per year for various projects, such as reviving the high street, developing new… Continue reading Additional Government funding for Liverpool welcomed

A man located in Hope Street, Liverpool, has been found guilty of fly-tipping after his van was seized for unlawfully disposing of waste. Abdulrehman Adnan admitted to four counts of fly-tipping in the Kensington area within a six-week period during his court appearance. The illegal activities were first captured on CCTV in July when Adnan… Continue reading Serial fly-tipper fined for dumping rubbish across Kensington

s=”single-post__meta”> By Liverpool City CouncilOctober 26, 2021

A new initiative has been unveiled to provide support for young individuals with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) as they transition into adulthood. The event, known as Ready, Set, Thrive: Adulthood Awaits, is set to assemble young people, families, professionals, and services in one place to offer expert advice, resources, and insights from various… Continue reading New event aims to help young people with SEND take next steps to adulthood

Liverpool recently hosted a ground-breaking UN Accelerator City workshop on low carbon live music, film, and TV, bringing together 14 UK councils to exchange ideas and best practices in decarbonizing the cultural and creative sectors. This workshop allowed Liverpool to showcase its pioneering work in transitioning the cultural sector to a net-zero future while also… Continue reading Liverpool hosts leading UK cities to lower carbon emissions in live music, film and TV productions

A Liverpool-based Senior Social Worker has been recognized for her exceptional work with children and families as she is shortlisted for a prestigious National Lifetime Achievement Award. Maria Moore, a Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator with Liverpool City Council, has been named a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025. Moore… Continue reading Liverpool social worker nominated for National Lifetime Achievement award

The conclusion of the acclaimed Flower Streets project has brought a sense of accomplishment to the Kirkdale community, with the final mural adorning Crocus Street. This artistic endeavor, which pays homage to the floral names of the streets, has fostered unity and pride among residents through the power of creativity. Local artist Madeleine Pires recently… Continue reading Crocus Street mural wraps up Kirkdale’s celebrated Flower Streets project

Liverpool City Council has been recognized by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for its exceptional adult social care services, receiving a ‘Good’ rating. This acknowledgement reflects the council’s ongoing dedication to providing high-quality and empathetic care to its residents. The report from CQC emphasizes that individuals under care in Liverpool feel heard, respected, and actively… Continue reading Care Quality Commission rates adult social care as ‘Good’

Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team is excited to reveal ten new artistic projects in honor of Black History Month 2025 this October. The chosen theme, Power and Pride, has led to the funding of a variety of creative endeavors that will pay tribute to the significant contributions of Black communities to the city’s culture,… Continue reading Celebrating Black voices with new Culture Liverpool commissions

Liverpool is known for its iconic Liver Birds, but now a third bird has joined them to deliver an important message to the city’s residents. The giant sculpture, made from recyclable items, is aimed at raising awareness about proper recycling practices in Liverpool. This initiative is part of Recycle Week, running from 22-28 September. Currently,… Continue reading Third ‘Liver Bird’ highlights Liverpool’s poor recycling rates