Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council, along with various civic leaders and organizations from the City Region, have come together to ensure the successful execution of Pride Liverpool this weekend. Following Sahir’s initiative last month to guarantee the city wouldn’t miss out on this important moment of visibility and unity, a collaborative effort has been made to create… Continue reading City Council proud to support Pride

A new display of historical artifacts from the Merseyside Jewish Archive can be viewed at the Picton Reading Room on the first level of the Liverpool Central Library in William Brown Street until the end of October. The showcased items range from 1805 to the 2020s, including an ornate membership list for Walnut Street synagogue… Continue reading Liverpool’s Central Library celebrates the city’s Jewish community

Liverpool City Council has taken a philanthropic approach to its ICT disposal contract by donating 27 refurbished devices to Woodlands Hospice. The donated devices, which include laptops, tablets, and mobile phones, are valued at approximately £1,900. This generous contribution aims to assist patients and their families in staying connected and creating meaningful moments during end-of-life… Continue reading Refurbished IT Equipment Donated to Woodlands Hospice

Plans for a new school in Liverpool are moving closer to a key milestone with the submission of site proposals to the Department for Education. Eden Girls’ Leadership Academy, Liverpool, which will be managed by Star Academies, was given the green light in August 2023 under the Free Schools Programme in response to the growing… Continue reading Council submits site proposal for new school 

Claire McColgan CBE was recently honored with an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Edge Hill University for her exceptional contributions to the arts and culture sector in the UK. As the Director of Culture for Liverpool and Associate Director of Liverpool City Region, Claire has been a key figure in the city’s cultural renaissance… Continue reading Liverpool’s Culture Chief awarded Edge Hill Honorary Doctorate

**In 2021, there were 131 cyclist injuries on Liverpool’s roads, with 33 riders sustaining serious injuries. As the weather warms up and more people take to their bikes, Liverpool City Council is urging road users to exercise caution. The Highway Code emphasizes the need to prioritize pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users, placing the… Continue reading All bike users are saying is ‘Give Cyclists Space’

Liverpool’s Knowledge Quarter development, with an investment of £1 billion, is embarking on a new phase after successfully demolishing the Smithdown Lane Police Station, a significant landmark. The completion of this demolition has opened up new opportunities for development under a collaboration between Liverpool City Council and the University of Liverpool. Paddington South, supported by… Continue reading Key landmark demolished as innovation scheme enters new phase

Police in Liverpool arrested four individuals suspected of terrorism offenses during a pro-Palestine demonstration in the city center on Sunday. According to Merseyside Police, a small number of protesters were found in possession of material supporting the campaign group Palestine Action during the march organized by Liverpool Friends of Palestine. Across the UK, more than… Continue reading Four arrested under Terrorism Act during Liverpool pro-Palestine protest

Concerns have been raised by parents and experts as the number of measles cases continues to rise, prompting nurseries to implement Covid-style isolation measures to control outbreaks. Over 500 cases have been confirmed in England in 2025, with a significant portion affecting young children. Tragically, a child succumbed to the infection at Alder Hey hospital… Continue reading Nurseries in England bring in Covid-style protocols as measles cases rise

While the summer sun shines, Liverpool City Council’s Culture Liverpool team is already looking ahead to the winter festivities. Following the overwhelming success of Liverpool’s Christmas celebrations in recent years, the city is determined to enhance its seasonal offerings even further. The Christmas market at St George’s Hall in the previous year drew in over… Continue reading Call Out For Waterfront Winter Wonderland