Security wands handed out at city nightclubs
Bars and nightclubs will be issued with metal detector wands in response to a shocking death.
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.
Apartment blocks plan revealed for Vauxhall
Plans have been submitted to Liverpool City Council for four new linked apartment blocks in Vauxhall.
World’s first ‘public park’ set for £4m revamp
A £4m masterplan has been unveiled as a project that will transform Birkenhead Park.
Council scraps £30m regeneration scheme
Plans for a £30m redevelopment scheme in Birkenhead town centre have been scrapped.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Council accused over landlord licenses
Liverpool City Council has come under fire after being accused of a failure to issue landlord licenses.
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.
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.
‘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.
Healthy Homes bid to improve housing
A ‘Healthy Homes’ initiative has been launched to promote better housing conditions, including those for the elderly.
New student buildings boom goes on
Will developments mean Smithdown Road student community switch to living in the city centre?
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.