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CouncilTwo West Derby Road shops lose licences after selling illegal tobacco
Liverpool City Council has revoked the licences of L6 Local Store and The Park Food Store after investigations uncovered large stocks of illicit cigarettes, unregulated vapes and even hidden Viagra tablets.
Liverpool2 hours ago
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CouncilSir Geoff Hurst granted Freedom of the City of London
The City of London Corporation has granted Sir Geoff Hurst the Freedom of the City, marking the 60th anniversary of England’s 4-2 World Cup win over West Germany. The honour was presented at Guildhall after nominations by the Lady Mayor and the Corporation’s Policy Chairman.
London3 hours ago
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CouncilNorthern Roots green space opens in Oldham, welcoming first visitors
The first phase of the 160-acre Northern Roots development opened on 21 September, offering trails, a working urban farm and a farm-to-fork café as part of Oldham’s regeneration plan.
Oldham3 hours ago
CouncilLiverpool report finds junk-food adverts drive children’s cravings
A council-funded study reveals that fast-food and sugary-drink advertising is ubiquitous across Liverpool, influencing youngsters’ food wishes and exposing gaps in current advertising controls.
Liverpool3 hours ago
LocalSt George’s Hall adds step-free routes and lifts to improve accessibility in Liverpool
A series of new ramps, lifts and accessible facilities aim to make the historic venue usable for wheelchair users and others with specific needs.
Liverpool3 hours ago
CouncilBarnsley businesses urged to join Workplace Challenge promoting active travel
From 22 September, Barnsley employers can sign up for a free BetterPoints app challenge that rewards staff for walking, cycling or using public transport, with prize draws and a £250 charity award for winning businesses.
Barnsley3 hours ago
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CouncilLiverpool prepares for smokefree generation as new tobacco sales ban starts 1 January 2027
From 1 January 2027 Liverpool will ban the sale of tobacco and related products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009. The council is using the 100-day lead-in to brief retailers and promote quitting support.
Liverpool3 hours ago
CouncilHounslow health services achieve top-level UNICEF Baby Friendly accreditation
Health visiting, family hubs and children’s centres in Hounslow have earned the highest UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative award, reflecting rising breastfeeding rates and strengthened support for families.
Hounslow3 hours ago
Havering Council adopts new housing tenant engagement strategy
The borough’s cabinet approved a three-year Housing Tenant Engagement Strategy on 16 September, introducing resident panels and a suite of engagement activities to embed tenant input into housing services.
Havering3 hours ago
CouncilBarnsley Council rejects GMB industrial action threat over nursery transfer plan
Barnsley Council says its proposal to move six council nurseries to an external provider will safeguard places and jobs, and it will not let a GMB ballot on industrial action dictate its decisions.
Barnsley3 hours ago
CouncilDigital CT scans to cut invasive post-mortems by up to 80% in Oldham
The Greater Manchester Coroner's Office, together with the NHS and two imaging firms, will use post-mortem CT scans to determine cause of death, potentially sparing most families in Oldham, Rochdale and Bury from traditional autopsies.
Oldham3 hours ago
CouncilBarnsley Council receives £468,000 to expand walking, cycling and wheeling programmes
A three-year £468,000 grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority will fund existing and new initiatives such as Barnsley Bike Works, the Ramp Up BMX scheme and school walking and cycling programmes, running until March 2029.
Barnsley3 hours ago
Council£35m of developer contributions used to upgrade Liverpool parks and playgrounds
More than £20m has already been spent on 27 green-space projects, with further funding earmarked for future work, council officials say.
Liverpool4 hours ago
CouncilAECOM and Faulkner Browns Architects tasked with new Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre design
Hounslow Council has named a design team to replace the 1987 Brentford Fountain Leisure Centre, with proposals for modern pools, a larger gym and community spaces, and a second public consultation set for autumn.
Brentford4 hours ago
Court orders three-month closure of Vape Express, seventh shop shut in Cradley Heath
Sandwell Council’s Trading Standards team secured a three-month court order to shut Vape Express, marking the seventh closure on Cradley Heath High Street as part of a crackdown on illegal tobacco and vape sales.
Cradley4 hours ago
CouncilLiverpool to host Labour Party conference as council pushes for devolution
The upcoming Labour Party conference, expected to bring 20,000 delegates to Liverpool, is being used by the city council to showcase local achievements and argue for greater control over health, transport and education.
Liverpool4 hours ago
CouncilOver 2,000 Coventry social homes upgraded with insulation, solar panels and heat pumps
A £67.6 million programme delivered by Citizen, the council and partners has fitted external wall insulation, solar panels, heat pumps and fans to more than two thousand social houses, cutting tenants’ energy bills.
Coventry4 hours ago
CouncilMayor to seek Mayoral Development Corporation for Liverpool North Docks regeneration
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has approved the next phase of the North Docks masterplan, paving the way for a dedicated Mayoral Development Corporation that could deliver up to 17,000 homes and major infrastructure.
Liverpool4 hours ago
CouncilLiverpool delivers over 170,000 activity opportunities under Active City programme
The city’s ten-year Active City strategy has provided more than 170,000 chances to get moving, from community walks in Everton West to a free junior membership for over 12,000 young people.
Liverpool4 hours ago
CouncilRotherham man jailed for 1 year 8 months for laundering £34,688 from rogue traders
Michael Everton of Rotherham received a custodial term after admitting to five money-laundering offences linked to a rogue-trading scheme that defrauded vulnerable homeowners in Sheffield.
Rotherham4 hours ago
CouncilBirmingham council opens £400,000 arts and culture grant scheme
A new funding programme offers up to £50,000 per project to boost local arts, cultural events and high-profile attractions, with applications due by 6 November.
Birmingham5 hours ago
Havering Council promotes 2040 investment plan at London Real Estate Forum
At the London Real Estate Forum, Havering’s regeneration cabinet member outlined a new 2040 strategy aimed at attracting investors, creating jobs and simplifying the borough’s business entry points.
Havering5 hours ago
LocalOldham market records 50,000 visitors in first six months, sales rise 20%
Since moving to The Spindles in March, Oldham’s market has attracted over 50,000 shoppers, boosting weekly trader sales by about a fifth and lifting footfall across the town centre.
Oldham5 hours ago
CouncilKnife Angel departs Edinburgh after month-long knife-crime awareness programme
The 27-ft sculpture built from confiscated knives toured Edinburgh in September, sparking school productions, a bus-mounted art mosaic and police-led workshops before leaving the city.
Edinburgh5 hours ago