Liverpool Council in chaos as government poised to step in
Liverpool City Council has today been described as “the most troubled authority in the entire country,” with the government set to intervene.
Coronavirus: A year like no other
This week marks the one-year anniversary since the UK entered lockdown for the first time due to Covid-19.
Climate group pushing Liverpool’s net zero carbon promise
Friends of the Earth Liverpool have committed to ensuring the city reaches its promised net zero carbon target.
LGBTQ+ community included in 2021 census
The 2021 census will include questions on sexuality and gender identity for the first time.
Everton school becomes first in city to win ADHD award
A Liverpool school has become the first in the city to be awarded ‘ADHD-friendly’ status to mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Nominate a woman for weaving kits from LFC
Liverpool Football Club is supporting local businesses to continue celebrating International Women’s Day.
Greenbank Park cafe withdraws controversial plans
Plans to extend the Watering Can Café in Greenbank Park have been withdrawn.
Football fans unite on St Patrick’s Day to support foodbanks
Football supporters from Liverpool and Ireland will join forces to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day while raising awareness of food poverty.
Pride Liverpool cancelled for second year due to Covid-19
Pride in Liverpool and the annual March with Pride has been cancelled for the second year running due to public health concerns about coronavirus.
Liverpool holds online vigil for Sarah Everard
An online vigil was held as part of the Reclaim These Streets movement that stands up for violence against women.
Students to ignore St Patrick’s Day restrictions
Students in Liverpool are planning to ignore Covid-19 restrictions to host illegal gatherings this St Patrick’s Day.
Census 2021: Liverpool residents urged to complete survey
Nearly a quarter of people living in Liverpool have already completed their census questionnaires ahead of Sunday’s Census day.
Aigburth Cricket Club threatened with closure
Aigburth Cricket Club is battling to survive after being left on the brink of closure.
Major government funding boost for Southport
Southport is set to receive £37.5 million in government funding to help revive the seaside town.
St George’s Hall to erect historic Mary Seacole statue
St George’s Hall is set to make history by erecting its first ever statue of a black woman.
Strike threat against “brutal” University of Liverpool redundancy proposals
Srike action could be taken at the University of Liverpool following the announcement of a controversial round of redundancies.
Teachers the “forgotten souls” as schools reopen
As schools reopened this week, some teachers have raised public and mental health concerns.
Quit the habit on No Smoking Day
Smokers in Liverpool are being encouraged to quit smoking on National No Smoking Day.