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Nick Lowles of Hope Not Hate. On Tuesday, Today in Focus explores the belief system that helped bring Britain to the brink of political crisis, and examine who is behind it – and the extent to which society is turning against it. Hear from Nick Lowles of Hope Not Hate, who argues far-right extremism could… Continue reading Monday briefing: Can Labour’s crucial conference set the stage for a comeback?

A joint commitment has been announced by Liverpool City Council, Sefton Council, and the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority to drive significant housing growth and investment in communities throughout North Liverpool and Bootle. This statement comes in response to the news that their proposal did not make the cut for the government’s New Town initiative.… Continue reading Commitment to deliver Liverpool North New Town

Upon his arrival at Labour’s party conference in Liverpool, Prime Minister Keir Starmer voiced his concerns about the potential impact of the populist Reform UK party. During a visit to the Liverpool Echo’s offices, Starmer addressed school pupils and highlighted his belief that the policies and politics of Reform UK could potentially “tear this country… Continue reading Keir Starmer says Reform UK’s policies would ‘tear country apart’ – video

Liverpool is buzzing with excitement as it gets ready to host the Labour Party conference, bringing in Government ministers and Members of Parliament from various regions. Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, is thrilled to welcome Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, along with other delegates, to the city for this important annual event. The conference is… Continue reading BLOG | ‘A chance to show off our city’ – Council Leader on the Labour Party conference being held in Liverpool

Liverpool City Council has announced that three more neighborhoods in the city will be receiving funding from the Government’s new ‘Pride in Place’ initiative. Over the next decade, areas of Everton, Norris Green, and around Newsham Park will each receive £2 million per year for various projects, such as reviving the high street, developing new… Continue reading Additional Government funding for Liverpool welcomed

A man located in Hope Street, Liverpool, has been found guilty of fly-tipping after his van was seized for unlawfully disposing of waste. Abdulrehman Adnan admitted to four counts of fly-tipping in the Kensington area within a six-week period during his court appearance. The illegal activities were first captured on CCTV in July when Adnan… Continue reading Serial fly-tipper fined for dumping rubbish across Kensington

s=”single-post__meta”> By Liverpool City CouncilOctober 26, 2021

A new initiative has been unveiled to provide support for young individuals with Special Educational Needs or Disabilities (SEND) as they transition into adulthood. The event, known as Ready, Set, Thrive: Adulthood Awaits, is set to assemble young people, families, professionals, and services in one place to offer expert advice, resources, and insights from various… Continue reading New event aims to help young people with SEND take next steps to adulthood

Liverpool recently hosted a ground-breaking UN Accelerator City workshop on low carbon live music, film, and TV, bringing together 14 UK councils to exchange ideas and best practices in decarbonizing the cultural and creative sectors. This workshop allowed Liverpool to showcase its pioneering work in transitioning the cultural sector to a net-zero future while also… Continue reading Liverpool hosts leading UK cities to lower carbon emissions in live music, film and TV productions

A Liverpool-based Senior Social Worker has been recognized for her exceptional work with children and families as she is shortlisted for a prestigious National Lifetime Achievement Award. Maria Moore, a Senior Social Worker and Practice Educator with Liverpool City Council, has been named a finalist in the Social Worker of the Year Awards 2025. Moore… Continue reading Liverpool social worker nominated for National Lifetime Achievement award