An incredible outpouring of community spirit has resulted in more than 3,000 people volunteering to become part of Liverpool’s ‘community army’ to help tackle the coronavirus challenge. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson set up the hotline just 13 days ago (20 March) and it was immediately inundated with pledges of help. ... Read More...
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Outdoor spaces, community places: Liverpool's green communities In January, Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson reportedly confirmed that houses will no longer be built on Sefton Park Meadows and instead called for ideas on how the green space could be used by the community. Should that vision be realised, it'll join a ... Read More...
The adoption of a 15-year plan which could see 35,000 new homes built in Liverpool could take a step closer next week. Liverpool’s Local Plan, which will go before the council’s cabinet on Friday (19 January), also includes provisions to limit the number of takeaways and HMOs (House in Multiple Occupation). The council says ... Read More...
Security around the fire damaged ACC Liverpool car park has been stepped up to prevent public access. Hoardings are set to go around the building from this weekend, following the devastating blaze on New Year’s Eve. Despite the extensive damage to the structure, ACC Liverpool remains open and its full schedule of booked ... Read More...
The Liverpool 2018 celebrations will launch on 11 January – 10 years to the day since the ‘People’s Opening’ of the European Capital of Culture festivities. Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson says the year ahead will be “an incredible time for residents and visitors” as the city marks a decade since ... Read More...
Liverpool has given its support to the prospect of a UK Commonwealth Games after losing out on the chance to host the competition in 2022. The team behind the city’s bid expressed disappointment yesterday (7 September) after it was revealed that Birmingham had won the UK nomination, but welcomed the possibility of ... Read More...
A 2,000-seat ice rink and a virtual reality leisure centre are being considered for Liverpool’s Kings Dock waterfront. The attractions are among a mix of features which could transform the area in the future as part of a transformational multi-phase redevelopment. The first phase of the major scheme was progressed yesterday (Thursday ... Read More...
Liverpool has been named the UK’s Greatest Sporting City in a survey by ESPN and the University of Bath. The top spot is said to be a boost for the city as it enters the final phase of a competition to be nominated the UK’s candidate city to host the 2022 ... Read More...
The British Music Experience (BME) has announced a new residents’ pass which gives anyone with an ‘L’ postcode unlimited entry for the price of a single adult ticket. The pass, which grants access to the BME thorough its Summer Holidays Programme, costs £16 and lasts for one year. The Summer Holidays Programme ... Read More...
Further examination and consultation is needed on Liverpool’s Festival Park masterplan, according to a group of councillors. The vision for the city’s Festival Gardens site will be discussed during a Liverpool City Council meeting next week after Green Party members called-in a previous decision to progress it. In June the council’s cabinet ... Read More...