Tag: Local News

In Liverpool, a somber moment of reflection will be observed to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Hillsborough tragedy. On Tuesday, April 15th at precisely 3:06pm, a minute’s silence will be held in memory of the 97 individuals who tragically lost their lives. Following the silence, a bell will ring 97 times, paying tribute to… Continue reading Liverpool to remember Hillsborough anniversary

A local healthcare company has been fined for the illegal destruction of three protected trees believed to be over a century old. Harbour Healthcare Ltd. was brought to court for violating a Tree Preservation Order (TPO) that has been in effect for nearly 40 years. The unauthorized tree works were discovered at the Kingswood Mount… Continue reading Healthcare company prosecuted for destroying protected trees

Liverpool City Council has introduced a fresh approach to Public Health Nursing, aiming to provide stronger and more accessible support for families from pregnancy through school years and into parenthood to enhance long-term outcomes for all residents. Residents can expect to see improvements in how the service is delivered, including the establishment of a single… Continue reading Council Relaunches 0 – 19 Health Programme to Strengthen Family Support

Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet is ready to review a new Zero Waste Strategy aimed at eliminating all unnecessary waste from the City Region by 2040. Collaboratively developed by all councils in the Liverpool City Region and the Merseyside Recycling and Waste Authority (MRWA), this strategy is a significant move towards reducing carbon emissions resulting from… Continue reading Cabinet to consider move towards zero waste

A prison governor has been convicted of misconduct in a public office for engaging in a relationship with a notorious drug gang leader known as “Jesse Pinkman” from the TV series Breaking Bad. Kerri Pegg, 42, now faces imprisonment after accepting a £12,000 Mercedes C-Class car, paid for with 34kg of amphetamines by Anthony Saunderson,… Continue reading Prison governor faces jail over relationship with Liverpool drug boss

Liverpool City Council has recently announced the approval of a significant multi-million pound contract for highways maintenance in the city. The £13 million contract, which will span up to five years, has been awarded to two experienced companies, Dowhigh Ltd and Huyton Asphalt Civils Ltd. This move comes as the Council is nearing the completion… Continue reading Liverpool City Council awards new highway maintenance contract

Liverpool is expanding its childcare offerings with the creation of over 2,500 new childcare places to support working parents. The increase in childcare places has been made possible by grant funding received from the government, which supports the national expansion of funded childcare places as well as places within the “wraparound” program for primary school-aged… Continue reading Childcare places increased in Liverpool thanks to grant funding

Families who have lost loved ones are calling on government officials to fully implement the Hillsborough law, according to a recent report. The justice secretary, Shabana Mahmood, and Cabinet Office minister Nick Thomas-Symonds were present at a “family listening day” event funded by the Ministry of Justice and organized by the group Inquest. The report… Continue reading Hillsborough families call for ‘all or nothing’ law as Labour expected to break pledge

Liverpool City Council has been recognized for making significant improvements by the Government after the independently-led Improvement and Assurance Board concluded its oversight. This board, consisting of independent advisors, elected members, and senior officers at Liverpool City Council, was established to monitor ongoing improvements within the local authority following the end of Government intervention and… Continue reading Independent oversight at Liverpool City Council ends with praise for ‘significant and substantial improvement’

A brand-new initiative has been introduced by the Liverpool-based national charity, offering a weekly group session that promotes connectivity and sharing through stories and poems. This engaging activity is open to all individuals, providing an opportunity to come together and engage in meaningful discussions and reflections. The volunteer-led program is held at Spellow Library Hub… Continue reading The Reader launches new Shared Reading group in Spellow Library