Devolution for the North debate in city
March 1, 2015
Liverpool played host to a debate on devolution featuring former Deputy Prime Minister, Lord John Prescott.
Politics
Children’s centres saved until 2017
February 24, 2015
All ten of Liverpool's children’s centres which were threatened with closure have been saved for the next two years, after the mayor backs...
Mersey tunnels toll price rise blocked
February 13, 2015
Travel bosses vote to freeze Mersey tunnel toll prices, blocking proposals to increase the fee.
Liverpool joins key UK devolution talks
February 9, 2015
Liverpool is among the 10 cities in the UK gathering for a key conference on gaining more devolved powers.
Students encouraged to register to vote
February 5, 2015
Students in Liverpool were encouraged to sign up to vote ahead of the General Election at the National Voter Registration Day.
Osborne says no to science park in city
December 5, 2014
Liverpool has lost out in its bid to be the location for the £42m Alan Turing Institute of Computer Science Park.
Liverpool teenager makes Parliament plea
November 20, 2014
A Liverpudlian teen spoke in the House of Commons on the Living Wage as part of the UK Youth Parliament.
Council in Cunard Building taps row
November 17, 2014
The Cunard Building is at the centre of a political row, after the city council installed 10 taps - which retail at £3,500 each - into new...
Council rejects green spaces opposition
November 17, 2014
Campaigners were left disappointed after the council rejected proposals to halt building plans for green spaces.
Libraries saved as closure plan is axed
November 10, 2014
Anti-cuts campaigners can celebrate victory after Mayor Joe Anderson revealed that none of the city's libaries will be closed.
Opposition unites over parks building plans
November 10, 2014
Members of the council have joined forces to challenge the ruling Labour party’s plans to build on Liverpool’s parks and green spaces.
Adult social care to face further cuts
November 10, 2014
Cuts to the adult social services budget are to be made by Liverpool City Council again.
Local youths want political voices heard
November 7, 2014
A youth leadership charity is taking part in a nationwide scheme to encourage young people to stand up and be heard.
‘Anonymous’ protest comes to Liverpool
November 6, 2014
Campaigners from anti-capitalist group ‘Anonymous’ descended onto the streets of Liverpool on Bonfire Night.
Mayor clashes with Cameron over HS3
October 27, 2014
Mayor Joe Anderson has hit out at David Cameron over why Liverpool has missed out on the new HS3 high speed rail plans.
Large response to council cuts survey
October 27, 2014
More than 6,600 people have responded to Wirral Council's consultation on spending cuts.
Love letters bid to halt library cuts
October 22, 2014
A battle to save 11 city libraries from closure has taken a new turn in the form of love letters to Mayor Joe Anderson.
Women in politics in spotlight
October 22, 2014
A discussion about the the representation of women in British politics was held at Blackburne House.