Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council Cabinet is poised to request approval for the sale of land at Great Howard Street in an effort to bolster the development plans for a key area in the city center. The land in question is part of the King Edward Triangle development site, and the proposed sale would result in KEIE… Continue reading Land sale set to advance King Edward Triangle regeneration plans

On the upcoming date of Friday, 10th October, World Mental Health Day will be observed. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2025 centers around the mental health repercussions of challenging events, crises, and conflicts worldwide. Unfortunately, tragic events continue to occur globally and locally, making it challenging for individuals to cope during such distressing… Continue reading BLOG | ‘When times are hard, it’s ok to not be ok, and help is out there’

A popular lounge located on London Road has been forced to cease its operations due to violations of smoking regulations. Infinity Lounge received a three-month closure order from the courts following an investigation that revealed customers were smoking shisha indoors. Despite warnings from authorities, the owners persisted in allowing indoor smoking, even leading to a… Continue reading Liverpool lounge closed for breaching indoor smoking laws

A special Community Awareness Day is set to take place in L8 on Thursday, October 9th, inviting residents to participate in an event that will highlight the array of services and support accessible in the area. Hosted at the PAL Centre from 10am to 3pm, the initiative, organized by Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood Team in… Continue reading Community Awareness Day brings services and support to L8 residents

A moving documentary is scheduled for a screening in Liverpool this week, offering a touching and compelling portrayal of the Walton community. Titled “Of People and Place,” the 30-minute film was commissioned by Hat Trick Productions Managing Director, Jimmy Mulville, a Walton native. Shot entirely on location in Walton, the documentary aims to challenge recent… Continue reading BAFTA-winning producer and writer brings Walton’s story to the screen

In an official ceremony, the Mersey Heat Energy Centre in Liverpool Waters was unveiled, showcasing the city’s dedication to low carbon regeneration. Civic leaders, project partners, and heritage stakeholders came together to celebrate this milestone. The new plant, operated by Ener-Vate and Vital Energi, will provide low carbon heating and hot water to the Liverpool… Continue reading Mersey Heat Energy Centre officially opened in Liverpool Waters ceremony

Liverpool is hosting a special event aimed at promoting road safety for residents over the age of 60. While overall road collisions have decreased by 48% over the past five years, incidents involving older drivers have increased by 5%. The event, organized by Liverpool City Council’s Road Safety team, is designed to provide valuable information… Continue reading Stay safer for longer at free road safety event

Liverpool City Council was honored with a prestigious award during the recent Department for Transport Special Recognition Awards ceremony. The Collaborative Partnership Award was presented to the Council’s Transport, Highways, and Parking team at an event hosted by the Local Council Roads Innovations Group (LCRIG) on Wednesday, October 1st. The award recognized the success of… Continue reading Award drives home success of Liverpool’s road improvements

Liverpool City Council is urging road users to review their knowledge of the Highway Code in light of recent research indicating that many drivers may be unaware of the latest changes. The Department for Transport introduced these changes in 2022 to enhance safety for vulnerable road users such as pedestrians, cyclists, and horse riders. Despite… Continue reading Drivers urged to update their Highway Code knowledge

Liverpool City Council has recently taken decisive action in response to outstanding debts related to the Breck Road library, which is managed by Alt Valley Community Trust (AVCT). Despite the lease of the building being transferred to AVCT in 2016, the organization has failed to fulfill its financial obligations, resulting in an accumulating debt of… Continue reading Breck Road library