Tag: Local News

Liverpool City Region is looking for experts to secure major sports events for the region. The Sport Liverpool Board, which is in its second term, is hunting for a new Chair and board members to provide advice, make recommendations to the Local Visitor Economy Partnership Board (LVEP) and the six boroughs within the city. One… Continue reading Elite candidates sought for the Sport Liverpool Board

Liverpool City Council has reported progress in recovering owed income and managing its finances as part of a wider transformation programme. The improvements, which come amid tough times for all local authorities, include ensuring money owed is paid in a timely manner, such as by streamlining payments and processes via an online system. Other successes… Continue reading New report shows Liverpool City Council is putting its financial house in order

An operation aimed at reducing anti-social behaviour in Anfield has been held by the Private Sector Housing team. The day, called a “community impact day”, was arranged after the Council received intelligence about threats to vulnerable tenants. The event was attended by various organisations including the Safer Stronger Communities team, Streetscene, Merseyside Police, and volunteers… Continue reading Partners unite to tackle anti-social behaviour in Anfield

Liverpool’s public health leaders have hailed the UK Government’s new measures in the fight against smoking and vaping. The measures include a planned ban on disposable vapes, new powers to limit vape flavours and change the way vapes are displayed, as well as plain packaging for vapes and a law making it illegal to sell… Continue reading Government action on smoking and vaping welcomed

Liverpool City Council has activated additional automated cameras designed to regulate moving traffic offenses. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras are being installed at several locations as part of new enforcement powers aimed at reducing congestion, improving air quality and road safety, and promoting sustainable travel. The Traffic Management Act (2004), Part 6, enables authorities… Continue reading Second phase of reg plate cameras go live

Measles is a highly contagious disease that has been making news recently due to a major outbreak in Birmingham and Coventry that has primarily affected children under 10 years of age. This outbreak has led to several hospitalizations, and as such, Liverpool’s Director of Public Health, Professor Matt Ashton, has expressed concern that measles could… Continue reading BLOG: What is measles?

Police are conducting an investigation into the cause of a massive fire that occurred on Saturday in Liverpool’s city centre. A major catastrophe was announced after a disused building on Fox Street became engulfed in flames amid concerns it could collapse. To combat the blaze, 12 fire engines from Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service were… Continue reading Liverpool fire: police investigating cause of huge blaze in city centre

After being assessed by our Building Control team, it has been confirmed that although the structure has suffered substantial damage from the fire, it currently remains stable. The immediate vicinity has been cleared of damaged and loose debris by our Streetscene team to ensure the safety of the area. Our Building Control team will continue… Continue reading Fox Street fire update

A fire has erupted in the heart of Liverpool’s city centre, with firefighters called to Fox Street shortly before 2.20pm last Saturday. Upon arrival, the firefighters found the building was already “well alight.” The flames spread quickly through the four-storey structure, and emergency services were concerned that it was on the verge of collapse as… Continue reading Huge fire breaks out in Liverpool city centre – video

A building in Liverpool city centre is in danger of collapsing after a large fire broke out on Fox Street. The Merseyside fire and rescue service received the call just before 2.20pm on a Saturday afternoon. When firefighters arrived, they found the four-storey building to be well alight. The service added that shoppers watched as… Continue reading Building ‘showing signs of collapse’ after huge fire in Liverpool