Blog · 15 February 2023
Cllr Paul Brant is the Assistant Mayor for Transformation; a role which involves working with the Mayor to ensure our transformation agenda is delivered. In this blog post, Cllr Brant outlines his approach and philosophy for the programme.
News · 13 February 2023
Liverpool City Council Internal Audit officer Paul Stratton was recently the subject of a heart-warming surprise by Michael McIntyre on BBC One – making his debut for Everton FC - in recognition of his voluntary work helping refugees fleeing Ukraine. In this blog he explains more about the surreal experience…
Blog · 7 February 2023
Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson on the work the council has been doing tackle historic issues with transparency and accountability.
Blog · 6 February 2023
This week is Children’s Mental Health Week (6 – 12 February) and this year’s theme is all about connecting. Advanced Public Health Practitioner for Mental Health, Jayne Cook explains how encouraging children, young people (and the adults around them) to make meaningful connections is essential to supporting mental health and wellbeing. “Children and Young People’s
Blog · 6 February 2023
As part of National HIV testing week (6-12 February 2023) Advanced Public Health Practitioner, James Woolgar explains more about the annual campaign and how fighting stigma and providing better access to testing and treatment will see us eliminate HIV within the next decade. “This year, the national HIV testing campaign returns with a new strapline,
Blog · 3 February 2023
Over the past fifteen years, a defining feature of Liverpool’s economic growth has been its investment in its leisure and hospitality sector, which has been a driving force for the regeneration of the whole city, writes Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson. Liverpool is world renowned for music, football and heritage, and boasts the largest collection
Eurovision · 2 February 2023
The countdown is on to Liverpool hosting the Eurovision Song Contest. The 31 January saw a milestone moment when 2022 hosts Turin officially handed over the Eurovision keys to Liverpool, so now all eyes are on the city. Director of Culture Claire McColgan CBE writes about how the city has got to where it is
Blog · 31 January 2023
By Martin Green CBE, Managing Director, BBC Eurovision 2023 The countdown is on and excitement is building. Right now, the whole Eurovision team across the BBC, along with our Ukrainian counterparts, Liverpool and all our other amazing partners are working together to deliver an unforgettable Eurovision Song Contest for 2023. The TV shows will
Blog · 26 January 2023
On the 200th anniversary of the death of Edward Jenner – the pioneer of the world’s first vaccine, Director of Public Health, Professor Matthew Ashton reflects on Jenner’s legacy and how life-threatening diseases like measles haven’t gone away – but are being kept at bay through immunisation. “Edward Jenner (17 May 1749 – 26 January 1823) was
News · 23 January 2023
Following the publication of the Best Value Inspection report, Liverpool City Council embarked on a three-year improvement journey. Interim Chief Executive Theresa Grant outlines how a restructure of the organisation will help deliver best value for residents. “A tremendous amount of work has been going on in Liverpool over the last 18 months to address
Blog · 20 January 2023
Liverpool has a rich tradition of housing co-operatives, and a new strategy is about to revive the spirit of that approach, writes Cllr Sarah Doyle, Cabinet Member for Development and Housing.
Mayor · 16 January 2023
Mayor Joanne Anderson writes about the small steps she has taken to reduce waste, and urges residents to play their part too.
Blog · 6 January 2023
Mayor Joanne Anderson writes about the importance of her Violence Against Women and Girls strategy, which has been published today.
Blog · 3 January 2023
In the middle of an already difficult winter – which has seen soaring energy costs and severe weather alongside increasing pressures on our health services – Ian Voce, Business Manager for the Merseyside Resilience Forum (MRF) shares his experience of how the region prepares for emergencies and why he wants to hear from residents. “I
Blog · 31 December 2022
Mayor Joanne Anderson writes about the past year and the coming 12 months..
News · 23 December 2022
Lord Mayor of Liverpool Cllr Roy Gladden was sworn in as the city’s First Citizen in May. Here, he looks back at a busy few months which saw him at the centre of historic events as well as the countless community engagements which are such an important part of the Lord Mayor’s diary… When I
Culture · 8 December 2022
Planning for next year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool is well under way with everything from a cultural programme, fan zones, a EuroClub and community and school engagement initiatives starting to take shape behind the scenes. Cabinet Member for Culture and Visitor Economy Councillor Harry Doyle looks at the financial side of the competition and
News · 8 December 2022
Earlier this year Liverpool recruited its first race equality officer for education. In this blog, Paul Olubayo explains more about his role and what it will bring to our city… My role at the council is a new and unique one for the city. As Race Equalities Officer within the education department, I will be
Blog · 29 November 2022
Each year, people around the globe come together to commemorate World AIDS Day on 1 December. Advanced Public Health Practitioner (Sexual Health and HIV lead), James Woolgar explains how Liverpool is once again uniting to show support for people living with HIV, the progress being made to eradicate the virus and how we’re remembering those
News · 29 November 2022
Following the news that Liverpool is to be the first city in the UK to introduce an Accommodation BID, Mayor of Liverpool, Joanne Anderson reflects, on this milestone moment for the city’s cultural and hospitality sector. We are in the middle off a budget consultation where the council must make £72 million cuts in order
