Residents in L8 are being invited to take part in a special Community Awareness Day on Thursday 9 October, which will showcase the wide range of services and support available in the area.
The free event, running from 10am to 3pm at the PAL Centre is being delivered by Liverpool City Council’s Neighbourhood Team in partnership with Merseyside Police and Savera UK, a leading charity working to end ‘honour’-based abuse (HBA) and harmful practices such as forced marriage, conversion ‘therapy’, and female genital mutilation.
The day will feature free food and refreshments, interactive sessions and activities, information stalls from local organisations, and opportunities to meet services offering advice and support
The aim is to raise awareness of what’s available to residents in L8, while also celebrating the strength and diversity of the local community.
The Community Awareness Day is part of the Council’s wider commitment to supporting neighbourhoods across Liverpool. Through the Neighbourhood Model, the Council is working closely with local partners, community groups and residents to improve wellbeing, tackle inequalities and make Liverpool a fairer and more inclusive city.
The event is open to all residents and completely free to attend.
Event details:
📅 Thursday 9 October
🕑 10 – 3pm
📍 PAL Centre, Liverpool L8 2TF
🎟 Free entry
Cllr Laura Robertson-Collins, Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet Member for Communities, Neighbourhoods and Streetscene, said: “This event is about bringing people together. It’s a chance to celebrate the strength and diversity of L8, and to make sure every resident knows the support and opportunities that are here for them.
“When communities connect, share and support each other, we all grow stronger, and that’s exactly what this day is about”.
Cllr Lucille Harvey, Ward Member for Princes Park, said: “L8 is one of the most diverse and vibrant parts of Liverpool, and events like this show the power of community spirit.
“It’s about making sure every resident knows what support is out there for them, while also celebrating the resilience, creativity and pride that makes L8 such a special place to live”.
Laura Chandler, Neighbourhood Policing Inspector, Merseyside Police, said: “Our Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee is all about being visible, accessible and responsive to the communities we serve.
“Events like the Community Awareness Day are a vital part of that promise and they give us the chance to listen and work together to build safer, stronger neighbourhoods. We’re proud to support this event on Thursday alongside Liverpool City Council, Savera UK and the people of L8.”
Mala Saikia, Community Engagement and Networking Manager at Savera UK, said: “We are committed to raising awareness about HBA and harmful practices in the community, as these issues continue to affect individuals across Merseyside.
“The Community Awareness Day is an opportunity to come together, open up conversations around these often-hidden issues, and connect residents in L8 with the services and support available to them.”
