Manchester Central Library set to mark 10 years since historic reopening
One of Manchester’s most celebrated libraries will mark its 10th anniversary since it opened to the public. Manchester Central Library, located in the heart of busy St Peter’s Square, was officially opened by King George V on 17 July 1934. Affectionately known as the “jewel in the crown” of Manchester’s libraries, it underwent a major […]
GREAT TURNOUT FOR THE BROW COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
There was a great turnout for The Brow Community Clean Up today (15/03/2024). Halton Borough Council officers along with Halton Veterans and Plus Dane Housing were out litter picking, clearing up rubbish and engaging with residents. The clean-up was a great success and through the efforts of everyone involved we cleared over 45 bags of […]
Liverpool fashion favourite Glamify Fashion launch exciting new brand
Liverpool based Glamify Fashion was founded by husband-and-wife team Ashley Ali and Hollie Cassidy in 2019 after selling their previous business, nationally renowned fashion brand ‘MissPap’, to Boohoo. Since then, Glamify Fashion has rapidly grown into a company dominating all areas of women’s fashion and their garments are regularly seen on high profile celebrities. Considering […]
EASTER TREATS FROM GENEROUS LOCAL FIRM
Halton Borough Council’s Short Breaks Service for children with disabilities is delighted to receive a generous donation of Easter eggs from Chris Hanson-Jones and his team at Restore Technology, Runcorn. The Short Breaks Service provide short breaks for carers of disabled children 0-18 years to enable them to continue to care for their child. They […]
Historic Chorlton Library refurbishment plans unveiled
Chorlton Library is about to undergo a major refurbishment that will see an enhanced library reopen to the public next year. The Library closes its door for two weeks on 24 March and will reopen with a temporary reduced library offer from the library extension at the back of the library from 8 April. Work to […]
THE BROW COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
Halton Borough Council, in partnership with Plus Dane Housing and working with Halton Veterans has organised a Community Clean-Up event in The Brow. The Clean-up event will take place on Friday 15th March. Volunteers from the Veterans Group along with officers from Plus Dane and Halton Borough Council will be meeting in the area opposite […]
STATEMENT: St Johns Market has closed
Liverpool City Council has today (Monday, 11 March) been forced to end the tenancy of traders within St Johns Market, with immediate effect. The decision to cease the 43 tenancies follows a lengthy period of communication with the businesses operating at the Market, to recover more than £1.7m of unpaid rent and service charges dating back to […]
St Johns Market – FAQs
In light of the news St Johns Market has closed for the foreseeable future, here are some FAQs to help explain the situation: What’s happened to St Johns Market?The Market has closed from Monday, 11 March. Why has it closed?The businesses within the market owed the Council more than £1.7m in rent and service charges, dating back […]
ST HELENS BOROUGH COUNCIL CHARGES TOWARDS NET ZERO WITH ELECTRIC FLEET UPGRADE
A suite of new electric vehicles has joined St Helens Borough Council’s growing green fleet, from small vans to recycling collection vehicles. The fleet’s additions are six Ford E Transit electric panel vans, one utility vehicle, 23 Toyota Proace light commercial electric vehicles and two kerbside sort electric recycling vehicles, which are among the first […]
Package for Val campaign launches in libraries to fight city-wide period poverty on International Women’s Day
A campaign to tackle period poverty has launched across Manchester on International Women’s Day (8 March). The Package for Val initiative, has been rolled out in 18 community libraries to address the lack of access to menstrual products girls and women are facing in the city due to the cost of living crisis. According to […]