Construction college opens in city
A construction college providing industrial training for up to 70 apprentices has opened in north Liverpool.
Anfield stadium development underway
Work on the redevelopment of Anfield has started, with Liverpool FC’s new 21,000-seater Main Stand finally under reconstruction.
Funding for children’s reading development
Around £380,000 of funding will be used to encourage young children to embrace reading and education.
Backing for Global Entrepreneurship Week
The council and LJMU are involved with a number of new schemes as part of Global Entrepreneurship Week.
Council rejects green spaces opposition
Campaigners were left disappointed after the council rejected proposals to halt building plans for green spaces.
Public urged to consider drinking risks
People in Liverpool are being encouraged to think about the risks caused by excessive drinking during Alcohol Awareness Week.
Council cash boost in new golf course deal
Liverpool City Council will earn up to £234,000-a-year after a popular golf course was handed over to a private firm.
Council pushes family reading sessions
The council has launched a new initiative to try to get more young children reading and promoting reading as a family.
Birth rates rise sparks school expansion
The council plans to expand primary school places after a rise in birth rates and population growth in Liverpool.
Most city bus lanes finally scrapped
All but four of Liverpool’s bus lanes have been officially scrapped by Liverpool City Council following a trial scheme.
Landlord licensing scheme launched
Liverpool City Council is backing a scheme to licence private landlords.
Council hits back at hypocrisy claims
Liverpool City Council has denied allegations of hypocrisy over workers on zero or low-hour contracts.
Council’s plan for zero hour contracts
Liverpool City Council plans to set a charter on the number of zero hour contracts in the city.
Concerns over parks building proposals
A controversial list of sites which may be earmarked for development has been drawn up by the council, including 30 parks.
Landlords make £5m improvements
Liverpool landlords have carried out £5million worth of improvements to their properties after inspections by the council.
Protest against library closures
A demonstration against Liverpool City Council’s proposed plans to close 11 libraries will take place.
Allerton fire station under threat
New cost-cutting measures set to be announced this week may mean that Allerton fire station could be closed.
Landfill waste over lack of recycling
Thousands of plastic bottles, cans and paper are going to landfill due to a lack of recycling facilities in the city centre.