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Liverpool's Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated as the city faces sub-zero temperatures and the chance of snowfall. Photo: Getty Images/Christopher Furlong

Council leader issues government homelessness plea amid severe weather

Liverpool Council implemented a 4.9% hike last year and could do so again for 2024. Image: shaunwilkinson/stock.adobe

'Maximum allowed' - Council tax will rise once again next year

Cllr Glynis Campbell Sinclair was spotted cleaning her windows while on camera during a meeting of Highland Council's Inverness Area Committee Picture: Highland Council / SWNS

Councillor cleans her home's windows during live-streamed meeting

The sun sets over Southport Pier. Photo: robin - stock.adobe.com

Works to begin on Southport Pier almost a year after closure

Thomas Cashman.

Headlines: Cashman refused appeal, cameras to go live in city centre

Cruiser ship docked at the Port of Liverpool with a view of the iconic Royal Liver Building. Image: kmiragaya - stock.adobe.com

Why Liverpool Council are pulling out of running cruise terminal

The Tavern Company, Smithdown Road.

Restaurant known for award-winning breakfasts reopens after refurb

Flood alerts have been issued for Merseyside.

'Be prepared' warning as flood alert issued for parts of Merseyside

The controversial West Kirby sea wall. Image: LDR

Council ‘satisfied’ with rising costs and contracts for sea wall

A Eurovision party with an iconic backdrop

Eurovision brought ‘much needed’ £54m boost to Liverpool

The Edinburgh, Sandown Lane. Photo by Rodhullandemu, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Future of Liverpool pub forced to close will be decided next week

Residents say they have resorted to payday loans. Photo via Adobe Stock for illustrative purposes only.

People ‘going to loan sharks’ as council pauses hardship scheme

Millions of pounds are to be invested into helping people out of homelessness across Liverpool. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

Millions to be invested into ending homelessness across Liverpool

Artistic impression of how New Brighton’s waterfront could look. Photo: Wirral Council

Major transformation plans for New Brighton waterfront

Wirral’s rollout of 20mph faces a key test as its council’s Conservative group call for a review of the policy

20mph roll out, tall buildings policy, Irish Festival will return

An empty St Johns Market on Tuesday morning. Photo: David Humphreys

Market traders react angrily to council’s demand for rent

Vandalised 20mph sign. Photo: Edward Lamb

20mph sign defaced as council looks to roll out new speed limits

The 11 dogs campaigners believe the council had euthanised (Lost Souls/Facebook)

Council seizes 82 dogs from sanctuary, sparking controversy as 11 put down

A child playing educational games. Image: Prostock-studio - stock.adobe.co

Council paying £42k per week for the care of one child

The Tavern Company. Smithdown Road

Kitchen closed at venue famed for award-winning food after inspection

Sue’s Bar on Argyle Street in Birkenhead is subject to a licence review. Image: Ed Barnes

Police want to close bar man threatened to smash up with snooker balls

Wirral Council is moving forward with plans for a £10m “vital cycle link for people in Wirral.” Photo by Kevers/Adobe for illustrative purposes only.

Council moves forward with plans for a £10m ‘vital’ cycle lane

Sefton Council kicks back at football ban claims. Photo: Denis - stock.adobe.com

Council responds to claims it banned ‘noisy’ footballs at school

Joe Anderson was Mayor of Liverpool from from 2010 to 2021. Photo: AFP via Getty Images

‘Add to congestion’ - Ex-mayor slams decision to bring back bus lanes

The sun sets over Southport pier. Image: robin - stock.adobe.com

Southport Pier to remain closed as council can’t afford repairs

The derelict pub on Prescot Road. Image: Google

Council sign off on proposals for derelict Liverpool pub

Liverpool waterfront. Photo: Liverpool City Council.

Plans for regeneration of Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront

Gary Wright, senior highways inspector, at the site of a pothole reported by the public

Half a million pounds funding boost to fix St Helens potholes

Teacher monitoring student’s work during examination test in class. Image: JackF - stock.adobe.com

Ofsted: 11 areas where council must improve children’s services

Seafood restaurant Aquapod hit with zero-star food hygiene rating

The derelict pub on Prescot Road, Old Swan, has stood vacant for a number of years. Image: Google

Fate of abandoned Liverpool pub to be decided

Ellis Anthony Gibbs dropping litter out of his car window in a car park in Hull. The teenager was fined £250.

Teenager fined £250 after throwing McDonald’s bag out of car window

Hooters Liverpool.

Latest Hooters bid fails as council wrangle continues

A busy high school corridor. Image: Jodie - stock.adobe.com

Council ordered to pay £3k compensation after failing autistic child

The sun sets over Southport pier. Photo by robin - stock.adobe.com

Southport Pier closure ‘devastating’ for local businesses

What the Marine Lake Events Centre in Southport could look like. Image: Sefton Council

Work begins on ‘ambitious’ £73m Southport revamp

An artist's impression of how Bootle could look after redevelopment. Image: Sefton Council

Images show what 20 year vision for Bootle revamp looks like

Orell Mount Park. Photo by user Rept0n1x via Wikimedia Commons CC by SA 2.0

Man takes maintenance of ‘neglected’ local park into ‘own hands’

The court case centred around who holds the contract for services with customers when taking out a taxi. Stock photo by MOZCO Mat SzymaÅski - stock.adobe.com.

Taxi fares could increase by 20% after Uber wins case against council

Young mum, 22 horrified as Norwich council flat floods with ‘thick brown’ human waste

Mum horrified as council flat floods with ‘thick brown’ human waste