Liverpool City Council is in line to receive a £55m boost for the regeneration of the city’s northern docklands. The money will come from Homes England in the form of a Brownfield Infrastructure Land grant, subject to final approval from HM Treasury. The funding applies to Central Docks, the biggest part of the Liverpool Waters… Continue reading Liverpool welcomes £55m brownfield housing boost
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Liverpool aims to stub out smoking in a generation
Liverpool has launched a tobacco control strategy with the ultimate goal of seeing the habit eradicated. The plan involves changing attitudes to smoking and includes lobbying for legislative changes to support the aim of reducing smoking in Liverpool to just 5% of the population by 2030 – down from over 17% today. In a campaign… Continue reading Liverpool aims to stub out smoking in a generation
Much of Michael Heseltine’s advice to Angela Rayner is good, but he is wrong about local councils | Letter
The suggestion of Michael Heseltine, a former Conservative deputy prime minister, to abolish over 200 councils should not be followed, say co-authors Steve Leach and Colin Copus in response to an article by Angela Rayner, deputy leader of the opposition. Heseltine considers the current local authority structure “incompatible with a coherent, properly led, local partnership… Continue reading Much of Michael Heseltine’s advice to Angela Rayner is good, but he is wrong about local councils | Letter
Old Swan landlord fined after refusing to remove rubbish which led to rodent infestation
Liverpool City Council has successfully prosecuted a landlord who failed to remove a significant accumulation of waste at a private rented property, resulting in inconvenience for neighbours. Antonio Boscarino, who lives on Edgewell Drive in Childwall was sentenced in Wirral Magistrates Court on Thursday 4 July to fines and costs totalling £1,960 due to various… Continue reading Old Swan landlord fined after refusing to remove rubbish which led to rodent infestation
Children to ‘get ready’ for school with fun-filled event at Anfield stadium
Liverpool City Council is planning a day full of hands-on activities to help parents and carers get ready for their children’s first steps into education in the upcoming school year. The event will take place at Liverpool FC’s stadium on Friday, July 19, promising fun for young people and an opportunity for parents and carers… Continue reading Children to ‘get ready’ for school with fun-filled event at Anfield stadium
The Beatles’ triumphant return to Liverpool – archive, July 1964
The Liverpool scene was buzzing with excitement last night as the Beatles returned for the northern premiere of their film A Hard Day’s Night. The band returned to their hometown after performing in foreign territories such as America, France, and even London. The Beatles’ manager, Mr Brian Epstein, went to great lengths to ensure the… Continue reading The Beatles’ triumphant return to Liverpool – archive, July 1964
Liverpool joins other big cities in writing to new Prime Minister over economic growth
Leaders from 11 major cities in the UK have sent a letter to the new Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, outlining how big cities can help drive economic growth and become central to the success of the government’s missions, according to a report from The Business Desk. Led by Liverpool’s City Council Leader, Cllr Liam… Continue reading Liverpool joins other big cities in writing to new Prime Minister over economic growth
Two children from same Liverpool primary school die
The Health Security Agency in the United Kingdom has announced that two young children who attended Millstead primary school in Liverpool have died. The children, who were five and six years old, both attended the school that provides specialized educational services to students with special needs. Symptoms of the illness that led to their death… Continue reading Two children from same Liverpool primary school die
Consultation launched on housing vision to 2030
Liverpool City Council has launched a public consultation on the city’s housing plans. The council has set a vision for 2030 and aims to support 2,000 new houses a year, reduce the number of empty homes, and tackle homelessness through their new draft housing strategy. This will shape a £1+ billion building program for the… Continue reading Consultation launched on housing vision to 2030
Council Leader updates new Local Government Secretary on city’s ambitions
Liverpool City Council’s Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has recently sent a letter to the new Local Government Secretary, Angela Rayner MP, updating them on the Council’s journey of improvement and outlining their ambitions for the city. The Government intervention at Liverpool City Council was concluded in June 2024, as the Commissioners found that the Council… Continue reading Council Leader updates new Local Government Secretary on city’s ambitions