News · 22 January 2021
It has been announced that Liverpool will offer Covid-19 vaccinations to those who are facing homelessness. This will not impact on the roll-out of the vaccination programme for other key groups. Acting Mayor of Liverpool Councillor Wendy Simon said: “I’m proud that as a city we always look to protect and support the most vulnerable
Blog · 21 January 2021
In this letter from America, Harvard School of Public Health Professor Michael J Mina argues Joe Biden's new administration should look at Liverpool's Covid-19 testing programme in its efforts to tackle coronavirus.
Blog · 20 January 2021
“We are witnessing an historic moment for women, as Kamala Harris is inaugurated as the very first female Vice-President of the United States of America. We congratulate Kamala and we are heartened that the US has chosen to elevate this remarkable BAME woman to this position. This is a crucial moment for America itself in
News · 20 January 2021
LIVERPOOL City Council is asking everyone in the city to pick up a pen or tap away at a keyboard in 2021 as it launches its Year of Writing this Friday [22 January]. Co-ordinated by Writing on the Wall, #LiverpoolWrites will be a celebration of writing in all its forms, and will see writers, artists,
News · 20 January 2021
Two of Liverpool’s most famous roads are to undergo major changes next week as a £47m highways scheme reaches a critical phase.
News · 18 January 2021
18th January, Blue Monday, is supposedly the most depressing day of the year. The riot of Christmas decorations has gone, your bank account is jaded, and dark evenings begin shortly after breakfast. You’d be forgiven for thinking the whole of 2020 was a Blue Monday and 2021’s not been much fun so far. The third
Blog · 18 January 2021
Today is apparently the most depressing day of the year. “Blue Monday”, as it’s called. Given the fact we’re under our third lockdown, I suspect your mental wellbeing may not be as strong as usual. Let me just say from the outset, it is completely normal to experience feelings of worry, sadness or confusion over
News · 18 January 2021
LIVERPOOL City Council is asking businesses if they can help children and young people get online and keep learning during the latest lockdown. In a new initiative – Devices and Dongles – supported by Liverpool Chamber of Commerce, businesses are being asked to donate unwanted laptops and tablets or to sponsor Wi-Fi dongles and data
Blog · 15 January 2021
Sadly, one of the defining images of this third lockdown has been a picture of a poorly packaged school meal.
News · 14 January 2021
Businesses in Liverpool are being asked to redouble their efforts to help the city’s fight against Covid-19.
News · 13 January 2021
As leaders of faith communities in Liverpool and Merseyside, we are taking very seriously our region’s extremely high infection rate and the added concern around the spread of the new variant of COVID-19. We believe that faith communities make an essential contribution to the common good – not just in the spiritual support which is
News · 12 January 2021
FOOD vouchers will once again be distributed to Liverpool families who need support during the national lockdown. Supermarket vouchers worth £15 a week per child will be available to the city’s 20,000 children who receive free school meals. Vouchers will be distributed by schools either as e-vouchers or physical vouchers to eligible families this week.
Health · 10 January 2021
Parents and carers in Liverpool are being written to by education and public health bosses urging them only to request a critical worker place for their child during lockdown if it is crucial.
News · 9 January 2021
Binman turned Marine FC footballer James Barrigan talks about taking on Premiership giants Spurs in the FA Cup.
Covid-19 · 8 January 2021
Political and public health leaders across Liverpool City Region are urging people to follow lockdown rules, as rates of Covid-19 continue to rise dramatically.
News · 7 January 2021
Liverpool’s testing centres for people without coronavirus symptoms are now being targeted for use by frontline workers during the lockdown.
Blog · 6 January 2021
“Stay at home as much as possible. Shop only when necessary. Stay active, but away from others. And challenge friends and relatives who don’t follow the rules.” Director of Public Health, Matthew Ashton, with his thoughts on the quickest way out of the latest lockdown... We are now in the third wave of attack of
Covid-19 · 4 January 2021
What you can and can't do in the new lockdown
Education · 4 January 2021
Parents and carers are being advised that only key worker and vulnerable children will be able to attend schools in Liverpool until further notice.
Covid-19 · 3 January 2021
Liverpool’s leaders are urging the UK Government to introduce a new national lockdown, to prevent the current Covid crisis developing into a full blown catastrophe.
