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Liverpool City Council has expressed its approval of the Government’s decision to implement the Hillsborough Law, which signifies a significant milestone in the ongoing pursuit of justice, transparency, and accountability in the aftermath of the tragic events of the Hillsborough disaster in 1989. This legislation, which will establish a legal obligation of candor for public… Continue reading Liverpool City Council welcomes the introduction of the Hillsborough Law

The new Hillsborough Law promises to bring accountability to public servants who conceal state-related disasters, with the threat of up to two years in jail looming for those found guilty, as highlighted by David Lammy. The legislation, set to be introduced to parliament after extensive negotiations between Hillsborough families’ lawyers and officials, aims to hold… Continue reading Hillsborough law will mean serious wrongdoing is punished, says Lammy

Liverpool City Council has announced a significant investment boost of £20 million for neighborhoods across the city. This funding drive aims to improve Lifestyles fitness centers, park and play areas, and the implementation of communal bin ‘hubs’. A groundbreaking £7 million program is also included in the plan to combat homelessness by repurposing hundreds of… Continue reading Neighbourhoods to get multi-million pound investment

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Liverpool is currently a contender for the title of European Capital of Innovation 2026, as it has advanced to the semifinals of the esteemed competition. The city has been selected as a finalist in the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards (iCapital), alongside five other cities from various parts of Europe – Alicante, Grenoble, Riga,… Continue reading Liverpool shortlisted as European Capital of Innovation 

Liverpool City Council is on the brink of making a significant environmental impact by potentially phasing out all petrol and diesel vehicles currently in use. If the city’s Cabinet grants approval for the necessary funding, the Council will make the switch to electric vehicles, aligning with their goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2030.… Continue reading Fossil-fuel vehicles to be dumped as Council goes electric

A series of mass demonstrations in opposition to the ban on Palestine Action has been scheduled for the upcoming week, commencing at the Labour party conference in Liverpool and concluding in a national mobilization at Parliament Square in London on October 4th. The announcement, made by Defend Our Juries, comes on the heels of the… Continue reading Week of protests over Palestine Action ban will begin at Labour conference

Entrepreneurs and business owners in Liverpool are encouraged to attend a drop-in session hosted by Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service at Sips & Stories on Thursday, September 18th. This event aims to introduce attendees to a variety of complimentary services tailored to assist in the establishment and expansion of businesses in Liverpool. These services… Continue reading Liverpool City Council’s Business Support Service to host drop-in session at Sips & Stories

Two Liverpool boxers, Callum Makin and Odel Kamara, have reached the semi-finals of the World Boxing Championships, setting themselves up for a chance at sporting greatness. Their victories in the quarter-finals at the M&S Bank Arena have already secured them at least a bronze medal, but they are determined to make history by becoming the… Continue reading City duo on course for World Boxing Championship glory

Liverpool City Council has recently opened a new “care leavers hub” to provide support and assistance to young people with experience in the care system as they transition into adulthood. The hub, located initially at the MPAC building on Bridport Street, offers various services and facilities all under one roof, including personal support, a shared… Continue reading Care leavers hub opens its doors in Liverpool