Video · 19 May 2020
Titanic Tribute
Liverpool City Council has commissioned artist Alan Murray to give is model of the Titanic on Mill Street a multi-coloured make-over as a tribute to the city’s key-workers.
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Community · 19 May 2020
City’s Titanic tribute to our key-worker heroes
Liverpool’s most famous ship has been given a stunning multi-coloured makeover as a special salute to all those heroic key-workers who are helping the city through the coronavirus outbreak.
News · 13 May 2020
Planning Permission Granted for The People’s Place
Everton in the Community is pleased to confirm that it has successfully been awarded planning permission from Liverpool City Council for its proposed mental health facility, The People’s Place. The purpose-built facility will be built on the strip of land next to The People’s Hub on Spellow Lane and will provide tailored support to promote
News · 4 May 2020
Our message to victims of domestic abuse: You are not alone
You do not have to suffer from domestic abuse during lock-down… This is the message from organisations across Liverpool today at the start of a campaign aimed at letting everyone know that even though we are in isolation, help is always available. Liverpool City Council, Merseyside Police and others across the city have joined forces
Community · 24 April 2020
Mourners asked to abide by social distancing rules
Mourners are being asked to follow social distancing guidelines when attending funerals at cemeteries and crematoria in Liverpool. The council is following national guidelines which mean that only 10 people can attend each service, and that they must sit or stand two metres apart. The council has waived the cost of streaming funerals, so that
News · 21 April 2020
Mayor launches charity lifeline for Liverpool’s most vulnerable residents
THE MAYOR of Liverpool is today calling on the famous Scouse spirit of giving to help support community and voluntary groups during Liverpool’s hour of need. Mayor Joe Anderson is launching a special charity appeal to help fund the work of groups across the city which are supporting vulnerable people during the coronavirus outbreak. Praising
Community · 18 April 2020
Blossom Awards to recognise local British-Chinese achievers
British-Chinese people across Liverpool are being encouraged to put themselves forward for a new award designed to recognise their achievements and contributions to our national life. Nominations are now open for The Blossom Awards which aim to identify high achievers from the British-Chinese Community in our City – and across the country – in a
News · 17 April 2020
Stamp of approval for NHS staff
Residents in Mossley Hill are honouring NHS staff for their work during the COVID-19 pandemic in a blooming lovely way! Laura Cuthbert, who is a finance officer at Liverpool City Council and Karen Smith, the postmistress of Booker Avenue post office, have adorned the post box outside with a giant blue rosette in NHS colours.
News · 9 April 2020
Easter holiday opening for Liverpool’s childcare hubs
If your children are attending one of the childcare hubs in the city please check which hubs are open both across the whole Easter holiday period and on the two bank holidays, Good Friday and Easter Monday. All special schools are closed during the Easter holiday period except Sandfield Park which is offering limited provision
Community · 9 April 2020
“We will get through this together” – Mayor Joe Anderson’s coronavirus crisis letter to Liverpool
I felt it was important to write to you frankly and honestly at this very difficult time. Just a matter of a few weeks ago it would have been impossible to have imagined how much our lives would change in such a short space of time. We are in the middle of a battle with
Uncategorized · 7 April 2020
New guidance for waste disposal during outbreak
Liverpool City Council has issued new guidance on how to dispose of some types of waste items during the coronavirus outbreak. Following government guidance, any household where there is someone with coronavirus symptoms is now asked to dispose of their waste differently to help limit the spread of the virus. Personal waste, such as used
Care · 6 April 2020
Advice and support for carers
If you are caring for a vulnerable family member or friend during the coronavirus outbreak there is plenty of help and advice available that will support you in your caring role. The government has issued general advice for carers particularly about what to do if the person you’re caring for has symptoms. Liverpool Carers Centre
Uncategorized · 25 March 2020
City’s playgrounds now closed
Playgrounds and other recreational facilities in parks and green spaces across Liverpool are now closed following new government guidance to protect the public from coronavirus. Although parks and greenspaces are currently staying open to the public for daily exercise during the lockdown period, the following should now not be used: Play areas Recreational equipment such
Uncategorized · 25 March 2020
Bulky Bob’s collection service suspended
Liverpool City Council has suspended its large items collections service Bulky Bob’s. Due to reduced staffing levels the popular service, where large household items are collected from people’s homes for disposal or recycling, will be put on hold so that other services can be prioritised. Anyone who has a Bulky Bob’s collection already booked is
Liverpool · 21 March 2020
Shoppers urged not to panic buy
The Government has urged shoppers to be responsible, following panic buying sparked by the coronavirus outbreak. Environment Secretary George Eustice said there is more than enough food to go around, but that shops are struggling to keep shelves stocked due to increased purchasing. Supermarkets have been overwhelmed, with scenes in Liverpool replicating those across the
Community · 2 March 2020
Liverpool celebrates 100 days of change
Parenting courses, more opportunities for young apprentices and a child-friendly app all about local services… These are just some of the big ideas that are taking shape in communities across Liverpool at the climax of the city’s own 100 Day Challenge. On November 7 last year, frontline staff and community leaders in three areas of
Environment · 27 February 2020
£2M Anfield environment programme completes
The second phase of a £2million investment in environmental enhancement of the Anfield Village area has now completed.
Education · 27 February 2020
#DEARLiverpool, get reading – and that includes the grown-ups!
Can you spare ten minutes and just £1 next Thursday, 5 March, to raise funds to get kids reading in Liverpool? Organised by national charity Read for Good and the Liverpool Learning Partnership, Drop Everything and Read Liverpool – #DEARLiverpool – is part of the two-week Liverpool schools Readathon, 2-13 March, but everyone can take part – including
Community · 27 February 2020
Rough sleeper figures remain stable in Liverpool
The number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Liverpool has remained broadly stable, new figures show. Official, independently verified Government figures out this morning (27 Feb) show 17 people were sleeping on city centre streets on November 13, 2019 – the night of the annual rough sleeper count. The count acts as a
News · 25 February 2020
‘Speedo Mick’ set to receive city honour
FUNDRAISER Michael Cullen – AKA Speedo Mick – is set to be honoured by his home city of Liverpool. Fresh from his 78 day, 1,000 mile trek from John O’Groats to Lands’ End, he is one of a number of people and organisations being nominated for civic awards. Despite having to battle through storms Ciara
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