Council
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Security wands handed out at city nightclubs
Bars and nightclubs will be issued with metal detector wands in response to a shocking death.
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Record level of children in care on Wirral
A huge increase in demands for Wirral Council to help children at risk has left services struggling to cope.
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Apartment blocks plan revealed for Vauxhall
Plans have been submitted to Liverpool City Council for four new linked apartment blocks in Vauxhall.
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World’s first ‘public park’ set for £4m revamp
A £4m masterplan has been unveiled as a project that will transform Birkenhead Park.
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Council scraps £30m regeneration scheme
Plans for a £30m redevelopment scheme in Birkenhead town centre have been scrapped.
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Story time event brings books to children
Families gathered in Mossley Hill to take part in a free story time event to help encourage child literacy.
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Young Reds rewarded for ‘Kicks’ efforts
Eight young footballers from St Helens were given the chance to wear the famous red shirts of Liverpool FC.
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Council tax scrapped for foster carers
Merseyside foster carers working ‘in-house’ will no longer have to pay council tax, as of April this year.
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Figures show just 18 black teachers in city
Research warns of a “crisis in representation” as statistics show there are only 18 black teachers working in Liverpool.
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Kick-off meeting for City of Liverpool FC
Liverpool’s newest football club took stock of their efforts to get off the ground so far at their inaugural meeting.
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Success highlighted in council ‘health check’
More than £150 million in new investment and major improvements for locals have been outlined in a report by Wirral Council.
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Council accused over landlord licenses
Liverpool City Council has come under fire after being accused of a failure to issue landlord licenses.
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Toxteth Turner Prize joy for Assemble
Assemble’s Granby 4 Streets is the toast of the arts world after being named the winner of the prestigious Turner Prize.
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Mayor warns of further social care cuts
Liverpool City Council has warned that local social care services will have to be “hollowed-out” due to government budget cuts.
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‘Bombed Out Church’ plans laid out
The future looks bright for St Luke’s Church, with results of a public consultation meaning there will be limited redevelopment of the site.
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Healthy Homes bid to improve housing
A ‘Healthy Homes’ initiative has been launched to promote better housing conditions, including those for the elderly.
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New student buildings boom goes on
Will developments mean Smithdown Road student community switch to living in the city centre?
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Council introduces ban on hoodies
A ban on hoodies covering faces has been introduced in parts of Sefton in an attempt to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.
