Dazzling display at River of Light festival
Organisers of the River of Light festival have received praise after a huge improvement on last year.
Litter fines almost double with new law
Liverpool City Council has welcomed the laws which will see an increase in fines for dropping rubbish.
Mandela memorial team welcomes park boost
More than £1 million has been pledged by Liverpool City Council to improve facilities at three of the city’s parks.
Councils struggle with care cash shortage
Care firms have cancelled contracts with 95 councils after services were hit by funding cuts.
Mersey River Festival beckons with backers
Several businesses have earned the lucrative naming rights for the 2017 Mersey River Festival.
Mayor targets air quality improvement
Mayor Joe Anderson has urged the council to investigate introducing a ‘Clean Air Zone’ in the city centre.
Liverpool’s recycling crackdown continues
Liverpool City Council is continuing its bid to clean up areas of the city, with a huge push on recycling.
Weekly waste collections to boost recycling
Liverpool City Council will be increasing fortnightly recycling services to weekly for thousands of people.
Famous Royal Liver Building sold for £48m
Liverpool’s iconic waterfront landmark, the Royal Liver Building, has been sold in a deal worth £48m.
Councillors fight for law change on recycling
Liverpool councillors are pushing for new legislation over recycling after a dispute with a private firm.
UNESCO funding boost for Liverpool
Liverpool is to receive a cash boost after becoming the only UNESCO ‘Heritage Role Model’ city in the UK.
Mayor unhappy over Alder Hey plans
Proposals to transform the former Alder Hey children’s hospital site have been criticised by Mayor Joe Anderson.
Taxi drivers trained to spot exploitation
Taxi drivers operating in Liverpool will be trained to identify situations of sexual violence, in an effort to safeguard young people.
Why do so many people use food banks?
The Frontline Centre in Wavertree shows how food is being distributed to those in crisis.
Hungry rat filmed on city shop counter
Shocking footage of a rat eating chocolate in a Liverpool off-licence is being investigated by the council.
City clubs and bars hit by ‘late-night levy’
Liverpool City Council has given the go-ahead for a new fee for pubs, clubs and bars across town.
Controversy over possible 10% Council Tax hike
JMU Journalism asks Liverpool residents for their say on Mayor Joe Anderson’s proposed referendum on a 10% Council Tax rise.
Youthful promise to be good ambassadors
Civic pride was shown by the leaders of tomorrow at the inauguration of Liverpool’s Junior and Young Lord Mayors.