Protests as Cameron visits Liverpool
PM David Cameron told locals that the council is adequately funded during a visit to Liverpool, despite claims that cuts may cause riots.
‘Giant’ steps for Sea Odyssey book
A book documenting Liverpool’s most successful ever event is set to become a best-seller in the next few weeks.
Liverpool set for cycle hire scheme
Liverpool may have the biggest cycle hire scheme in the country outside of London from next summer.
City hosts summit over ‘unfair’ cuts
Liverpool is to lead a summit of cities who feel they have been hit unfairly by the nationwide spending cuts.
£16m hotel plan for Littlewoods HQ
A £16m investment plan is set to transform Liverpool’s iconic Littlewoods Pools building into a hotel and create up to 750 jobs.
‘Griffin Must Go’ bid hits Liverpool
Merseyside councillors and MPs have backed a campaign to oust BNP leader Nick Griffin at the next European elections.
Festival site housing plan extended
A developer is set to be give additional time to start work on a housing development on the former International Garden Festival site
Roads switch to 20mph speed limit
Residential areas in Liverpool have changed to 20mph speed limits to reduce the toll of casualties in collisions.
New hope for Toxteth on regeneration
Ambitious plans have been released to regenerate Toxteth’s High Park Street Reservoir and its local area.
Council fights for power over bookies
Local councillors have demanded greater powers to control the spread of bookies across the city.
City fitness strategy launched
A new fitness scheme has been launched with an aim to improve the health of everyone in Liverpool within five years.
Council makes £169m schools pledge
A scheme to invest £169million in 12 schools across Liverpool has been approved by the council.
Static Gallery breaks its silence
A local gallery has re-opened its doors as a venue for live music after it was forced to cease its live events after a row over noise levels.
Residents angry over anti-social behaviour
Angry residents gathered to express their concerns after feeling not enough was being done to help their community.
Conservation area plan in West Derby
A councillor has spoken about the importance of extending the conservation area in one of Liverpool’s oldest villages.
Winter Survival Fayre comes to city
A special Winter Survival Fayre is taking place this week at Liverpool’s St George’s Hall.
Cabinet approves budget plans
The Liverpool City Council Cabinet has approved proposals on where to cut public spending.
ADHD charity praises council grants
A Liverpool-based mental health organisation has praised the City Council after grants to grassroots charities.