Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council has dedicated £250,000 to support urgent repairs and cleaning efforts at Everton Library, allowing for an assessment on how to move forward with the redevelopment of the venue. Built in 1896 by Thomas Shelmerdine, Everton Library is a Grade II listed building renowned for its Jacobean and Arts and Crafts architecture. With… Continue reading Everton Library receives £250,000 to become flagship for heritage development

Urgent remedial work is set to begin at Woolton Hall in Liverpool in response to damage caused by a recent fire. The focus of the program will be on removing the most at-risk parts of the building to address immediate safety concerns. While Liverpool City Council does not own the building, Woolton Hall Ltd, as… Continue reading Woolton Hall remedial work to remove immediate danger and secure site

Africa Oyé is set to undergo significant changes for its 2026 festival, signaling a new chapter for this beloved event. After taking a break in 2025 due to various challenges such as rising costs and the difficulty of maintaining a free event, the largest celebration of African and Caribbean music and culture in the UK… Continue reading A new era for Africa Oyé begins in 2026 with Earlybird festival tickets on sale now

A joint operation between Merseyside Police and Trading Standards in Liverpool has resulted in the seizure of a number of fake Labubu dolls. The enforcement visits at two stores on Ranelagh St and Church St uncovered nearly 100 counterfeit dolls being sold for £7.99. This initiative is part of Merseyside Police’s Operation Scent, which aims… Continue reading Fake Labubu dolls seized in Liverpool as Police and Trading Standards warn of safety risks

Building football stadiums has evolved over the years, from the early designs of Archibald Leitch to modern masterpieces like the Allianz Arena in Munich. Different architects have brought their unique vision to stadium design, creating functional and visually stunning structures that enhance the game day experience for fans. The history and innovation behind these stadiums,… Continue reading From glorified sheds to sleek sci-fi palaces: how architecture put the zing into football grounds

Liverpool has been named as one of the final three contestants for the 2026 European Capital of Innovation Awards, according to the European Commission. The iCapital prize, backed by the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe, is designed to recognize cities at the forefront of leveraging innovation to build more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient urban… Continue reading Liverpool named as European Capital of Innovation finalist

Liverpool’s Adult Social Care services have reason to celebrate as they have received a ‘Good’ rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) after a recent inspection. This achievement underscores the council’s dedication to providing compassionate and high-quality care to residents in need of support. The assessment by the CQC focused on how well the council… Continue reading Liverpool City Council’s Adult Social Care Celebrates ‘Good’ CQC Rating 

Liverpool City Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, Mayor Steve Rotheram, and other city region leaders have come together to unveil a 10-year plan aimed at boosting the Liverpool City Region economy by billions of pounds and creating thousands of new jobs. The plan, known as the Liverpool City Region Growth Plan, focuses on increasing wages,… Continue reading Liverpool City Region Growth Plan is 10-year blueprint to boost the economy

Liverpool is joining forces this October to make a resounding statement: hate has no place in our city. From 11–18 October, Liverpool City Council and various partners throughout the city will observe National Hate Crime Awareness Week with a series of community events, workshops, and outreach sessions. The goal is to raise awareness of hate… Continue reading BLOG | Liverpool stands together for Hate Crime Awareness Week

Liverpool City Council has recently received a significant increase in funding to address the issue of rough sleeping and homelessness in the city. The Government has announced that the rough sleeping prevent and recovery grant for Liverpool will nearly double from £1.7 million to £3.1 million. This funding will support various additional services aimed at… Continue reading Homelessness funding boost welcomed