News · 2 March 2021
Landmark council housing scheme set for green light
Liverpool City Council’s first major housing scheme in more than 30 years is to set clear its final hurdle this week.
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News · 2 March 2021
EU nationals urged to #ProtectYourRights
EU NATIONALS across Liverpool are being reminded that they need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) to #ProtectTheirRights. Over 5,300 EU citizens who are on the open electoral register will receive a postcard this week reminding them that they need to apply as soon as possible to the EUSS to ensure that the
News · 1 March 2021
Liverpool launches consultation on next phase of pop-up cycling
Liverpool City Council has today (1 March) launched a month-long consultation on the second phase of its ambitious pop-up cycling network.
News · 27 February 2021
Steve and Dominika came from Poland, but now call Liverpool home
Steve and Dominika protected their rights through the EU Settlement Scheme and call Liverpool home. If you are an EU national you should apply now: liverpool.gov.uk/brexit
Blog · 26 February 2021
BLOG: Vaccines reduce your risk of ending up in hospital, dying and passing the virus on to others
Dr Tom Fletcher, a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) and consultant at Liverpool University Hospitals, explains why it is vital we all get a Covid-19 vaccine when called.
News · 26 February 2021
Be part of the volunteer squad for Rugby League World Cup 2021
The Rugby League World Cup 2021 is presenting a record number of volunteering opportunities with the chance to be part of the biggest and best ever Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) when applications to join ‘The Power Squad’ open at 08:00am on 25 February 2021. The Power Squad will be made up of 2,000 volunteers
News · 24 February 2021
Carers in Liverpool to receive Covid-19 vaccine
The local NHS and Liverpool City Council are appealing to unpaid carers whose role currently isn’t recorded, to make themselves known so that they can have the Covid-19 vaccine. Anyone in Liverpool already identified as a carer in their GP records, those who receive Carer’s Allowance, or those known to Liverpool City Council or Liverpool
News · 23 February 2021
Council’s planning committee approve Everton’s stadium move
Everton FC's plans for a new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock and a community-led legacy project at Goodison Park have been unanimously approved.
News · 23 February 2021
Council granted first closure order of the pandemic
LIVERPOOL City Council has issued its first Closure Notice since the beginning of the Coronavirus pandemic. Yesterday, following a hearing at Sefton Magistrates Court, an order was made against Prophecy Performance Centre gym on Gaskill Road, Speke, following an application made by the council. The gym must remain closed to members of the public for
Covid-19 · 22 February 2021
Sir Kenny Dalglish visits LFC to thank Covid vaccinators
LFC legend Sir Kenny Dalglish MBE has visited Anfield Stadium’s vaccine satellite to thank GPs, vaccinators and volunteers.
Blog · 19 February 2021
BLOG: Becoming a foster carer during a pandemic
Chris and Amanda have been foster carers with Liverpool City Council since March 2020. They decided to start off supporting children and young people on a part-time basis, but the Covid-19 pandemic encouraged them to become full-time foster carers. Amanda says her work in mental health was a deciding factor. “Working in mental health, I
Covid-19 · 19 February 2021
Balanced budget recommended for approval
Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet has approved budget proposals which will protect key frontline services and help the economy recover from the Covid-19 pandemic.
News · 19 February 2021
Green scheme for Liverpool homeowners
Liverpool residents living in the Picton area of the city are being given the chance to make their home more energy efficient and save money at the same time. Liverpool City Council has been awarded government funding to install external wall insulation in homes that meet the criteria and would benefit from the scheme. Eligible
Blog · 19 February 2021
Blog: My Long-Covid Journey
Sarah Thwaites fell ill last March, just days before the first English lockdown began. Mysterious symptoms, extreme fatigue and the end of her daily routine became the norm. A short while later it became clear that Sarah was suffering from Covid-19. As Sarah now attempts to rebuild her life and her strength, she has agreed to write a monthly blog for us, chronicling
Blog · 18 February 2021
BLOG: Supporting my favourite businesses during lockdown
With England still in the tight grip of a third national lockdown, Liverpool feels still and quiet once again, as it has done for much of the last 12 months. Many of us are missing the vibrant businesses that make our city a great place to live. We thought it would be interesting to hear
News · 18 February 2021
Liverpool to mark one year since the first covid lockdown
Plans are being put in place for Liverpool to mark one of the most unforgettable years in history. On Tuesday 23 March, the city will stage an emotive event – Liverpool Together – exactly one year on since the start of the first lockdown in England. Working in partnership with BBC Radio Merseyside, Liverpool City
Blog · 18 February 2021
BLOG: Liverpool’s Vaccine Roll-out
Jan Ledward is the Chief Officer of Liverpool’s Clinical Commissioning Group. She is responsible for improving quality of care and health outcomes for everyone across our city. At the moment, Jan’s main focus is on delivering a speedy roll-out of the vaccination programme. Here she explains how it’s going. In December 2020, approval was given
News · 16 February 2021
Shielding extended to 31 March and more people added to shielding list
ALMOST 4,600 further people in Liverpool are to be added to the shielding list. The move has come after improved modelling has led to more people identified as clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV) and therefore more susceptible to developing Covid-19. The people to be added will be contacted by email or letter starting today and advised
Blog · 16 February 2021
BLOG: Fostering and Lockdown
Phil Watson and his family have been fostering for Liverpool City Council since 2010. Phil is also a fostering recruitment officer for Liverpool City Council Fostering Service. Here, he writes about his experience of fostering and lockdowns… I wonder what you’ve missed most in lockdown? Whatever your situation, I’m sure your life has been limited
News · 15 February 2021
Residents urged to make their ideas stand out from the crowd(fund)
Ideas which make Liverpool and its communities more vibrant, resilient and connected could receive financial backing to make them a reality. The city’s Acting Mayor, Councillor Wendy Simon, has launched a brand new round of funding as part of Crowdfund Liverpool – an initiative which aims to give residents who have exciting and innovative ideas
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