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Community · 20 March 2019

New chapter for former library as multi-million makeover begins

Work is to begin on a multi-million pound transformation of a former library into a brand new community centre in Liverpool.

Community · 19 March 2019

Conference call for Age-Friendly Liverpool

Liverpool will play host to a major conference this week which aims to celebrate the city’s success at becoming an age-friendly place to live, work and visit.

Community · 8 March 2019

End Period Poverty, Period

To mark International Women’s Day, Liverpool City Council is inviting community organisations to join the city’s efforts to eliminate ‘period poverty’.

Community · 7 March 2019

Liverpool takes step closer to becoming Unicef Child Friendly City

Liverpool has reached a milestone in its ambition to become the first Unicef Child Friendly City in the North West.

Community · 13 February 2019

Help and support for people on Fuel Poverty Awareness Day

More than 500 families in Liverpool affected by the Benefit Cap are to be offered help with their winter fuel bills.

Civic · 11 February 2019

Designs wanted for special Holocaust anthology

Young people are being asked to design a front cover for a special anthology to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.

Community · 8 February 2019

Moving towards the Living Wage for all

Council chiefs in Liverpool have pledged their commitment to making sure that everyone who works for the authority is paid the Real Living Wage.

Regeneration · 8 February 2019

Highways scheme fit for Princes – includes cycling first for city!

A major highways scheme which will transform a historic boulevard in the Toxteth area of Liverpool, complete with a cycling first for the city, is set to go ahead.

Community · 5 February 2019

Mandela family visit Liverpool

Liverpool is set to welcome the family of revolutionary leader Nelson Mandela when they arrive in the city next week.

Community · 31 January 2019

Progress in reducing rough sleeping

The number of people sleeping rough on the streets of Liverpool has fallen by more than half over the past year.

Arts & Events · 29 January 2019

MARSM and Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) present Palestinian hip hop crew DAM at Constellations

MARSM events company has partnered with Liverpool Arab Arts Festival (LAAF) to bring renowned Palestinian hip hop crew, DAM, to Constellations on Wednesday 27 February 2019. They will be supported by DJ Sotusura, who has become known as one of the most intriguing contributors to the Middle East’s hip hop scene. Mastering a unique combination

Community · 28 January 2019

Alley Angels help boost recycling in Anfield

Thanks to the work of a Liverpool voluntary group, the Anfield Alley Angels, the recycling rate in Anfield has increased by nearly 80% from 6% to 82% in six months. This is almost three times the current rate for Liverpool as a whole. To celebrate the success of the initiative, which was set up in

Civic · 25 January 2019

Holocaust Memorial Day in Liverpool marked in verse

This year’s event on Friday 25 January marked the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide. Powerful words: The launch of the poetry competition at Liverpool Town Hall, last November A series of poems written by local people will be read out at Liverpool’s Holocaust Memorial Day service, on Friday 25 January. The theme for this

Community · 25 January 2019

Kanga’s song for the streets

WHEN singer Kanga Koffi was forced to flee his native Ivory Coast, he didn’t know what the future would hold. Today he is using his vocal talents to say thank you to his adopted home in Liverpool and to raise money to support the city’s rough sleepers.

Community · 22 January 2019