Tag: Local News

Starting from 1 February, Liverpool will see the arrival of a major new micro-mobility service as Bolt partners with Liverpool City Council and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to introduce 2,000 electric scooters and 150 e-bikes across the city. This launch will replace the current provider, Voi, extending the electric scooter service to new… Continue reading Bolt launching new shared scooters and e-bikes in Liverpool from Sunday 1 February

In 2024, the United Kingdom saw a resurgence of measles cases leading to the loss of its measles elimination status. This development indicates that measles has re-established itself and continues to spread within the country. Measles, a highly contagious viral disease, poses significant health risks, as evidenced by the rise in cases last summer in… Continue reading Liverpool steps up vaccination drive after UK loses measles elimination status

Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery Commercial Vehicle (CCV) is preparing to open its inaugural European headquarters in Liverpool, marking a major development for the city’s advanced manufacturing landscape. This strategic move places the Liverpool city region at the heart of Europe’s rapidly expanding electric vehicle industry. The new facility will serve as the central base for… Continue reading Liverpool secures Chinese automotive firm’s first European HQ

This week, a cultural festival took place in Việt Nam to celebrate the new twinning relationship between Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City. The event, organized in partnership with the British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and the British Council, marked the launch of a long-term City2City Partnership aimed at fostering collaboration between… Continue reading Liverpool and Ho Chi Minh City mark twinning partnership with cultural festival

Liverpool City Council has recently played a key role in supporting the Spinal Community Assessment Day (SCAD), an event designed specifically for residents of Liverpool who are currently waiting for spinal surgery. This initiative is part of a pilot program developed through a partnership involving The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust, the Spinal Clinical Network,… Continue reading Spinal patients attend community assessment day for ongoing support

During the recent festive season, more than 330 gift hampers were distributed to care leavers, made possible by donations collected through Liverpool City Council’s yearly Christmas gift appeal. These hampers contained cozy socks, chocolates, a special gift, and a perfume set. In addition to the presents, the organizing team arranged a Christmas party to celebrate… Continue reading Gift appeal provides hundreds of Christmas hampers for care leavers

Liverpool City Council has given the green light to a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing special educational needs provision through the creation of a ‘net zero in operation’ primary school. This new facility is envisioned around an innovative village community concept, designed to support children with complex and diverse needs. With an investment of £37… Continue reading Visionary new SEND school to be delivered as £37m landmark project gains planning approval

The World Boxing Championships held in Liverpool from September 4-14, 2025, generated significant economic, social, and cultural benefits for the city and surrounding region. **Economic Impact:** – Visitors spent £1.83 million locally in hotels, shops, and the hospitality sector. – Overall, the event delivered a £4 million boost to the Liverpool economy. – Nearly 8,000… Continue reading World Boxing Championships 2025 boosted local economy in Liverpool by more than £4 million

Liverpool commemorated international Holocaust Memorial Day this year with a solemn Service of Remembrance. The occasion also marked the 81st anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, honoring the memory of all victims of the Holocaust alongside those affected by more recent genocides in Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda, and Darfur. This act of collective remembrance aimed to… Continue reading Holocaust Memorial Day marked in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council has introduced a new initiative aimed at bolstering the city’s small live music venues, which serve as crucial incubators for emerging musical talent. This grassroots support programme combines financial aid with customised business development services to help these venues navigate ongoing difficulties and continue showcasing original music created by artists based in… Continue reading Liverpool launches support programme for grassroots music venues