Tag: Local News

Liverpool is preparing to welcome five additional Family Hubs throughout January and February, further expanding local support services for families. The first of these new hubs, located at Belle Vale Children’s Centre, will officially open with a celebration event on Wednesday, 28 January. The event aims to offer a welcoming environment for all, featuring a… Continue reading Five more Family Hubs opening in Liverpool

Last month in Liverpool, a workshop aimed at supporting visually impaired children and young people was led by England’s blind international football player, Roy Turnham. The event focused on enhancing the abilities of school staff in the city to create a more inclusive sports environment for visually impaired pupils. This initiative was a collaborative effort… Continue reading Blind England Football star hosts workshop in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council has expressed strong support for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority’s recent decision to enforce new advertising restrictions on unhealthy foods, sugary beverages, and vaping products across sites owned by the Combined Authority. This move represents a significant advancement in promoting public health and improving health equity throughout the city region. The… Continue reading Liverpool City Council welcomes Liverpool City Region move to restrict unhealthy advertising

Liverpool City Region has recently adopted a new strategic approach aimed at drawing a greater number of major events to the area. This decision was formalized during the latest Combined Authority meeting, emphasizing the region’s ambition to build on its strong international reputation. Known for hosting prominent cultural, sporting, and business gatherings such as Eurovision,… Continue reading New strategy to attract, develop and grow more major cultural, sports and business events in Liverpool City Region

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Liverpool City Council has expressed its approval of the government’s recent pledge to invest £1.5 billion into arts venues, museums, libraries, and heritage sites throughout the nation. This substantial funding aims to enhance the condition and infrastructure of cultural buildings, supporting renovations and repairs planned to take place up until 2030. Among the potential beneficiaries… Continue reading Investment commitment for cultural venues welcomed

Merseyside Police and Liverpool City Council have jointly issued a statement aimed at reassuring parents and caregivers regarding recent concerns about potential threats to schools in Liverpool. They emphasized that local schools maintain well-developed and regularly practiced procedures designed to protect both students and staff whenever any potential incidents or threats come to light. Investigations… Continue reading Joint statement from Merseyside Police and Liverpool city council on recent school communications

Alan Woodhouse, who has recently passed away at the age of 92, holds the distinction of being the longest-serving volunteer in the history of the Samaritans, an organisation dedicated to providing support for individuals facing emotional distress or contemplating suicide. His remarkable six-decade commitment to the Liverpool and Merseyside branch began in 1960 when the… Continue reading Alan Woodhouse obituary

Keir Starmer is confronting potential unrest within his own ranks as Labour MPs representing towns in the north-west of England demand increased funding for their local councils over the next three years. These MPs, particularly those from the Liverpool city region, have expressed strong discontent with the government’s recent three-year funding settlement. In a letter… Continue reading Starmer could face rebellion by north-west Labour MPs over local funding

Liverpool City Council has reminded all e-scooter owners and users to adhere strictly to the existing legal requirements when riding. This appeal comes amid growing popularity of e-scooters as gifts, especially during the Christmas season, and ongoing community concerns about underage usage and associated anti-social behaviour. The Council emphasizes the importance of riders being fully… Continue reading Council urges e-scooter users to respect the law