Mayor backed over call to ban far-right protests
An emergency motion supporting the mayor’s plea for increased powers over far-right protests in Liverpool was passed by the council.
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.
Knowsley facing councillor reduction
Knowsley Council could be facing significant councillor reductions to produce more financial savings for the area.
New budget set with 1.9% council tax rise
Councillors approved budget plans which will see a 1.9% rise in council tax for Liverpool citizens next year.
Mayor hits out over ‘lies and smears’
Liverpool Mayor Joe Anderson denies claims in a story about him in the Sun even before it was due to be published.
Cabinet approves budget plans
The Liverpool City Council Cabinet has approved proposals on where to cut public spending.
Councils braced for tough cuts decisions
Both Liverpool City Council and Wirral Borough Council are preparing to make yet more major public spending cuts.