PARKSIDE REGENERATION WELCOMES RESERVED MATTERS PLANNING APPROVAL
The chairman of Parkside Regeneration, the joint venture company tasked with delivering the redevelopment of Parkside Colliery in Newton-le-Willows, has welcomed approval of a ‘reserved matters’ application for the scheme’s first phase. The planning committee of St Helens Borough Council backed proposals for the scheme’s detailed design, setting the next phase of project delivery in […]
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 […]
Job success for Manchester apprentices after following PlanBEE
PlanBEE Manchester’s first apprentices have gone on to secure jobs The first young people to embark on an innovative training programme designed to tackle construction skills shortages in Manchester have now graduated and secured their first jobs in the sector. The apprentices who all successfully completed the PlanBEE Manchester programme have been offered positions with […]
Manchester spending plan set out as 24/25 budget agreed against challenging backdrop for local government
The City Council today set its budget, including its element of Council Tax, for 2024/25 at a meeting of the Council (Friday 1 March). The budget focuses on key areas that will ensure the ongoing success of the city – and continues to support Manchester residents through the cost-of-living crisis. Following a challenging Government funding […]
Super Trooper his size is going to surprise you: GMP’s Mounted Unit welcome new horse to their family
Greater Manchester Police have recently added a new horse to their Tactical Mounted Unit (TMU), and he goes by the name of Trooper. The 10-year-old shire horse was formerly known as Joey. However, due to tradition in the Mounted Unit, he has been renamed Trooper, based on a character from a Charles Dickens novel. His […]
Liverpool’s Supported Internships get cash boost
Liverpool City Council has been awarded over £360,000 to fund a pioneering pilot that will support young people in Liverpool into employment. The Council is one of only 12 local authorities to bid successfully to be part of a national supported internship programme pilot. The pilot is for young people with special educational needs, or […]
BLOG | Liverpool City Council’s Equality Objectives consultation
Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson urges everyone, living or working in Liverpool, to take part in a consultation on the Council’s equality objectives 2024-2028. One of the core values of Liverpool City Council is to be inclusive, this means we want to build a council that represents our city. Not only that, but we want […]
A city for everyone – how Mancunians can shape the next decade for our great city
In 2015 the Our Manchester Strategy was developed – a 10-year plan based on how Mancunians wanted to see our city grow. Its goal was to help shape Manchester, what its residents wanted to see, and how the city could be made a better place to live, work and prosper. In the decade that has […]
It’s Lights, Camera, ‘Action!’ for new film and TV training programme
Liverpool City Council’s Film Office is looking for people who want to kickstart their career in film and TV, by joining ‘Action’, a brand new skills initiative. Over the next three years, the Film Office aims to support around 1,000 people into the industry by delivering an innovative, free-to-access skills programme to build a stronger […]
Assistant Cabinet Members appointed by Council Leader
Council Leader, Cllr Liam Robinson, has appointed Assistant Cabinet Members to support the Cabinet in the delivery of Liverpool City Council’s key priorities and objectives. The councillors’ work will include carrying out specific tasks and research, and attending conferences, seminars and meetings as requested by the Cabinet Member, and meeting officers where appropriate. The roles […]