News · 29 April 2020
Cuts to Covid-19 support “puts lives at risk” – Mayor
A “scandalous” cut in financial support to Liverpool’s attempt to tackle the Covid-19 crisis will costs lives, according to the city’s Mayor.
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News · 29 April 2020
Mayor Anderson comments on social distancing
News · 29 April 2020
NHS advice on what to do if you need dental treatment during lockdown…
Dental services are in place across the city – and the region – for patients and the public during the lockdown. All high street dental and orthodontic practices are able to give advice, guidanceand prescriptions, which you can collect from your local pharmacy. People with dental problems are being asked to contact their dental practice
News · 29 April 2020
Liverpool to pilot new ‘life saving’ pedestrian crossings
Liverpool City Council is set to trial a new style of potentially life-saving pedestrian crossings. A report to Liverpool City Council’s Cabinet, recommending the trials, has been approved and will see innovative pedestrian crossings installed at two collision hot-spots – Hanover Street/ Bold Street in the city centre and another, on a busy high street located on the
News · 28 April 2020
International Workers’ Memorial Day
Mayor Joe Anderson pays tribute to all those who have died of Covid-19, on International Workers’ Memorial Day.
News · 27 April 2020
Tributes made to former Liverpool Councillor
Tributes have been made to former Liverpool Councillor Adele Dowling who has sadly passed away. Adele Dowling represented the ward of Anfield for eight years as part of Liverpool City Council and was well known for being “kind” and having a “massive heart”. On Monday 27th April 2020, flags were flown at half-mast across the council’s civic
News · 27 April 2020
City marks International Workers’ Memorial Day
FLAGS will be lowered to half-mast on Liverpool’s Civic Buildings tomorrow (Tuesday 28 April) to mark International Workers’ Memorial Day. The annual day is an opportunity for the city to remember people who have been killed or seriously injured whilst at work and is backed by the TUC and its affiliated trade unions. This year, workers
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 · 24 April 2020
Covid fears grow at city’s parks and beauty spots
Liverpool City Council is urging people to think twice before visiting its parks and beauty spots this weekend.
News · 23 April 2020
Coronavirus testing station to open in Liverpool
A drive-in coronavirus testing station for key workers is to open in Liverpool. The site has been identified by the Merseyside Resilience Forum – made up of civil and emergency services – in partnership with the NHS, and is a convenient, centrally located site which has prepared parking spaces for testing. It is being managed
News · 22 April 2020
Mayor pays tribute to council employee
Mayor Joe Anderson and Chief Executive Tony Reeves have led tributes today to council employee Carol Challoner from the Leaving Care Team in Children and Young People’s Services, who has died after contracting Covid-19. Mayor Joe Anderson said: “Carol was a dedicated, hard-working and popular colleague, who served our city for 17 years and played
Care · 22 April 2020
£6 million boost for social care providers
Liverpool City Council is to cover the pay of workers in the adult social work sector who are self-isolating or off sick due to coronavirus. The move – believed to be among the first in the country by a local authority – is part of an initial £6 million package of emergency measures approved by
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
News · 21 April 2020
LIMF 2020 cancelled
The award winning Liverpool International Music Festival (LIMF), which was set to return to Sefton Park in July, will not take place this year. The LIMF team has made a statement today, expressing their sadness at the decision.which has had to be made due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Full statement here: We’re sorry to announce
News · 18 April 2020
Mayor’s plea to Prime Minister over mounting cost to city of coronavirus
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson has written to the Prime Minister outlining in stark terms the cost of the coronavirus crisis to Liverpool City Council. In his letter to Boris Johnson, he reveals the local authority forecasts £73 million in lost income and additional costs as a result of dealing with COVID-19, in addition to
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
Mayor’s heartfelt thanks to volunteer army
Mayor of Liverpool, Joe Anderson, has written a heartfelt thank-you to the 1,600-strong army of Liverpool volunteers who have offered to give up their time to help those in need in the city. In the email, he talks about how the outpouring of community spirit has made him ‘immensely proud’ and focuses on the essential
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.
Family · 17 April 2020
Victims of Domestic Abuse reassured #YouAreNotAlone
Partners across Merseyside have a clear message to share with victims of domestic abuse during lockdown – #YouAreNotAlone., Liverpool City Council, together with colleagues in St Helens, Sefton and Wirral Councils, working with Merseyside Police, Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and health partners, want to make sure people are aware of the help and support
Care · 17 April 2020
Care workers praised for commitment during COVID-19
Care workers in Liverpool are being praised for their hard work and commitment during the coronavirus pandemic. Cabinet member for adult social care and health, Cllr Paul Brant, has paid tribute to the thousands of staff working in residential and nursing homes and home carers visiting people in the community. Care staff provide support to
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