Bonfire Night River of Light event under fire
Thousands attended the council’s ‘River of Light’ Bonfire Night fireworks event, but many left disappointed.
Residents back Anfield high street plans
A new-look high street in Anfield has received backing from the public.
Campaign targets winter survival help
A campaign has been launched to try to reduce the number of deaths among the elderly in Liverpool this winter.
Funding set for £39m Lime Street scheme
Funding worth £39m has finally been approved for a controversial scheme to redevelop Lime Street.
Fighting fit for bid to become most active city
Public health workers launch a bid to make Liverpool the most active city by 2021.
Fresh food hand-outs to help homeless
A shopkeeper hands out fruit and vegetables to people living on the streets to save on waste.
Jobs boost with 1,000 new posts at Anfield
Liverpool FC have announced they are set to hire 1,000 new employees to work in their new Main Stand.
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.
Call for more school places to meet demand
A new report suggests councils need powers to expand school places as applications exceed the amount on offer.
Review of policies restricting new bars
A public consultation has started on policies restricting new bars and clubs opening up in Liverpool.
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.
Thousands raised for blind busker after theft
A blind busker who had his equipment stolen has thanked the public for their generosity.
Unity Theatre set for new makeover
Liverpool’s Unity Theatre is hoping for a revamp that will bring the venue into the 21st Century.
Walton Festival set to make a comeback
Walton Festival will make its return this summer after a gap of 17 years.
Anger over more student housing plans
Disputed plans to convert the Hahnmann Building into student accommodation get the green light despite opposition.
Cuts plan for Council Tax Support scheme
Liverpool City Council is considering making cuts to its Council Tax Support scheme in a bid to save £4m.
Devolution deal for Liverpool City Region
The six councils in the Liverpool City Region vote in favour of the devolution of more powers from Whitehall to Merseyside.