Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Council’s Public Health team has released the Year 2 update of the *State of Health in the City: Liverpool 2040* report, highlighting notable progress across the city’s health system and reinforcing the commitment to reducing health inequalities. Presented during the April Cabinet Meeting, the update underscored this initiative as a fundamental element of… Continue reading Public Health update shows Liverpool strengthening response to address health inequalities 

The implementation of the Hillsborough law, which has faced delays, may soon be realized following a recent shift by the government concerning the obligation of intelligence agencies to provide evidence during public inquiries. Earlier this year, the progress of the bill was halted due to disagreements about including intelligence personnel within the law’s scope. Reports… Continue reading Government shift on intelligence evidence could revive delayed Hillsborough law

Young individuals aged between 18 and 21 who are currently not engaged in education, employment, or training (NEET) are invited to attend the upcoming Liverpool Youth Trailblazer (LYT) drop-in session on Thursday, 30 April. This event will take place at PINS Social Club on Duke Street, running from 11:30 am to 2 pm, offering a… Continue reading Spring into success with Liverpool Youth Trailblazer’s next phase

Sue Wright, who passed away at the age of 57, dedicated her life to championing fostering and adoption, alongside her career as a child protection barrister and her later achievements in business. Her commitment to vulnerable children was deeply personal and professional, reflecting a lifelong passion for advocacy and support. Sue’s early years were marked… Continue reading Sue Wright obituary

Liverpool and Sefton are preparing for a particularly busy weekend as the Grand National Festival approaches, with multiple major events taking place simultaneously on Saturday, April 11. Due to this convergence, visitors are being advised to carefully plan their journeys and allow extra travel time to navigate potential delays in and around the city. The… Continue reading Visitors urged to plan journeys carefully on Grand National day

Liverpool City Council is encouraging residents, businesses, community groups, and faith organizations within the Princes Park area of Liverpool 8 to participate in a series of engagement events planned for this spring. These sessions are aimed at discussing key development projects that are currently underway or planned for the local area, providing a platform for… Continue reading Community engagement sessions in Liverpool 8 set to help shape future plans

Liverpool is set to make a significant advancement in housing-led regeneration with the launch of the Vescock Street/Limekiln Lane project. This development is the inaugural scheme to be spearheaded by Aviva Capital Partners, with vital backing from Homes England. It represents a key breakthrough in the city’s development efforts and serves as an early achievement… Continue reading Major milestone for Liverpool North as Vescock Street becomes first development

Residents of Liverpool now benefit from extended opening hours at Household Waste Recycling Centres throughout the spring and summer period. Starting from Wednesday, April 1, the centres will be accessible daily from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm, providing greater flexibility for recycling efforts. Within the region, there are a total of 16 Household Waste Recycling… Continue reading Longer hours for Recycling Centres

Liverpool has introduced a new program aimed at enhancing support for neurodiverse children and young people within educational settings. The initiative, named the Neuroinclusive Champions Network, is a collaborative effort involving Liverpool City Council, the Liverpool Parent and Carers Forum (LivPac), and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. Its purpose is to assist schools in exchanging knowledge… Continue reading Champions Network launched in Liverpool to support neurodiversity in schools

Liverpool City Council has introduced its new initiative, the *Best Start for Life Local Plan*, aimed at guaranteeing that all children in the city grow up healthy, safe, confident, and prepared for learning. This comprehensive plan emphasizes collaborative efforts among various partners and sets out a strategic framework to enhance early years support by integrating… Continue reading Liverpool launches bold new plan to give every child the Best Start in Life