Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council recently passed a motion addressing the rising concerns regarding ketamine use among the youth. Spearheaded by Councillor Lynnie Hinnigan and supported by Councillor Harry Doyle, the motion underscores the Council’s dedication to safeguarding community health and well-being. During the meeting, Councillor Lynnie Hinnigan delivered a passionate speech, emphasizing the need for immediate… Continue reading BLOG: “What I’m seeing terrifies me” Councillor’s Powerful Plea Spurs Action on Ketamine Crisis

This May, Liverpool will host a highly anticipated netball event at the M&S Bank Arena. Thousands of fans from across the UK are expected to fill the arena to watch the North West’s top netball players compete. The event will feature a match between Manchester Thunder and Birmingham Panthers as they vie for the 2025… Continue reading Netball is back in Liverpool!

Liverpool City Council has decided to waive road closure fees for residents who wish to organize street parties in celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day between Thursday 8 May and Sunday 11 May. The Government is actively encouraging communities across the country to partake in street or home festivities, complete with flags, bunting,… Continue reading VE Day 80 street party applications open

An innovative app is giving children and young people in Liverpool a greater voice in the support they receive from services. Liverpool City Council has joined forces with Mind of My Own to introduce two apps for children, young people, and care-experienced individuals in the city who receive care and support from the council. These… Continue reading App to spotlight children’s and young people’s voices

The process of revitalizing the twinning agreement between Liverpool and Dublin has officially commenced. This sister city arrangement, established in 1997, symbolizes the deep-rooted and shared history between the two cities. Recently, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Emma Blain, paid a visit to Liverpool to engage with her counterparts: Cllr Richard Kemp, Council Leader, Cllr… Continue reading Liverpool and Dublin reignite twin city agreement

During a recent Community Impact Day in Anfield, a knife and one hundred illegal vapes were uncovered, highlighting the collaborative efforts of various organizations in addressing community concerns. Led by the Council’s Private Sector Housing Team on Thursday, March 27th, the event saw the participation of local authorities such as Merseyside Police, Liverpool Streetscene Ltd,… Continue reading Knife and illegal vapes seized in Anfield during Community Impact Day

Liverpool City Council recently made its largest seizure of illicit goods from a single premises to date, removing over 30,000 items from a wholesaler in Old Swan. Working in collaboration with Merseyside Police, the Council’s Public Protection team confiscated 7,700 vapes and 23,400 cigarettes with a total value of £105,000. These unregulated products were destined… Continue reading Council seizes record number of illegal goods

In honor of the reopening of Spellow Community Hub and Library, a creative writing program was launched by Writing on the Wall, commissioned by Culture Liverpool, to celebrate the vibrant culture and history of Walton. Angela Cheveau, a local participant, shared her journey from despair to healing through this initiative. Spellow Library held a special… Continue reading BLOG | From despair to pride – how Walton stood united following the torching of Spellow Community Hub and Library during the racist riots of summer 2024

Restoration work on the Willis Organ’s trellis at St George’s Hall is currently in progress, with funding provided by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The trellis is a stunning decorative element that adds to the beauty and grandeur of this historic instrument, serving both an aesthetic and functional purpose by enhancing its presence and safeguarding… Continue reading Preserving a Liverpool Icon: The Restoration of the Willis Organ’s Trellis

Liverpool City Council recently completed a competitive tender process to select a new nursing care provider for Millvina nursing home in Anfield and Brushwood nursing home in Speke. The tender, initiated in February 2025, called for qualified providers to propose delivering high-quality nursing care at both facilities. The Council, as the owner of both buildings,… Continue reading Council Announces Intention to Appoint Nursing Provider for Two Liverpool Care Homes