Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council is moving forward with a significant step in the development of a district heat network as part of the Advance Zoning Project (AZP), with the formal procurement phase now underway. This move follows a recent Bidders Day event where companies and stakeholders in the low carbon heat and infrastructure sectors engaged directly… Continue reading District heat network plans move to procurement as net zero strategy gathers pace

Liverpool City Council has announced that nearly 30 local initiatives focused on supporting young people in the city will share a funding pool of £500,000. This allocation is part of the council’s Public Health Youth Work grants programme, initially unveiled in 2025, followed by an application process to identify the most suitable projects for investment.… Continue reading Local youth projects chosen to receive share of £500k council funding

Starting this weekend, exclusive guided tours of the Cunard Building, one of Liverpool’s renowned Three Graces, will be available once more. After a successful limited engagement in late 2025, this Grade II* listed structure will welcome visitors back from Sunday, 15 February, for an extended run of heritage tours. These tours, which will continue through… Continue reading Exclusive behind-the-scenes Cunard Building tours back by popular demand

A retail outlet located at 242 County Road has been shut down for the third time in under three years due to the sale of illegal vapes and cigarettes. Since late 2023, the shop has changed ownership three times, with each proprietor subsequently facing court-issued closure orders following investigations conducted by Liverpool City Council. Initially… Continue reading Premises closed for third time over illicit vape sales

More than 300 children and young people from across Merseyside took centre stage this week at the Epstein Theatre, showcasing their talents during Liverpool’s eleventh annual NOW Festival. Over the course of three evenings, audiences experienced a series of impactful performances that focused on themes relating to Mental Health and the Environment. Damian Hart, Principal… Continue reading Liverpool’s 11th Mental Health Festival for Children and Young People

Starting in March, Liverpool City Council will initiate highway improvement works on Queen’s Drive as part of their ongoing effort to enhance vital travel corridors within the city. This project was approved during a Cabinet meeting in December, where the Council decided to allocate funding from the Liverpool City Region’s Key Route Network Levelling Up… Continue reading Council to begin improvement works on Queen’s Drive

Liverpool’s health and care partners reaffirmed their commitment to public health on 11 February 2026 by announcing a significant expansion of their Fast Track Cities initiative. The city will now implement an enhanced Fast Track Cities + (Plus) strategy, broadening its efforts to not only end HIV but also to tackle all blood-borne viruses (BBVs)… Continue reading Liverpool commits to Fast Track Cities+ to end HIV, Hepatitis and Tuberculosis

Liverpool and the City Region are gearing up for one of their most significant presences yet at MIPIM 2026, the foremost global real estate event, with plans to showcase investment opportunities totaling £11 billion. From March 9 to 13, the region will be represented by 30 organisations alongside city officials in Cannes, highlighting a range… Continue reading Liverpool City Region to take to the stage at world’s largest development event

Liverpool has long been recognized as a city with a generous spirit, shaped by the arrival of diverse groups from around the world. Its rich cultural fabric and strong sense of community have been built by students, workers, and families who have sought safety and a fresh start. This influx of newcomers has played a… Continue reading Building a Welcoming Liverpool: Our Progress in 2024 to 2025

This week marks the celebration of National Apprenticeship Week (9–15 February), a time dedicated to recognising the significant impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses, and communities alike. Among the many success stories within Liverpool City Council is Brian Wallace, currently an Accounting Technician Apprentice. Originally from Northern Ireland, Brian relocated to Liverpool with the intention… Continue reading Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week: Brian’s journey into a new Career